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U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos Visits Howard University During Its 150th Anniversary
February 10, 2017
Washington, DC - - (February 9, 2017) - - Newly confirmed U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos traveled to Howard University (Washington, DC) to meet with Howard University President Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick. Her meeting with President Frederick was followed by a meeting with Howard University student leaders.
Acknowledging the apparently positive nature of the visit, Secretary DeVos observed, “It was a pleasure to meet with Howard University President Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick and several student leaders this morning. We had a robust discussion around the many challenges facing higher education and the important role of HBCUs. Howard University plays a unique and valuable role in the fabric of our higher education system, and I am honored to help celebrate its 150th anniversary. I look forward to visiting many schools across our great country and continuing the discussion on how we can increase access to affordable, quality higher education.”
Editor's note: "HBCU" = Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Information source: U.S. Department of Education
