Africanizing HBCU Study Abroad Programs: Problems, Perspectives, and Prospects

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have produced graduates who have had a direct impact on African independence movements and economic advancement on the continent. Since demographic research demonstrates that 1 in 4 people on earth will be in/from Africa by 2050 and 6 of the 10 fastest growing economies in the world are in Africa, HBCUs must prepare their students to be global citizens who create strategic alliances on the continent of Africa. This study examines the makings of a global HBCU campus with a specific focus on African-centered study abroad programs and partnerships. This qualitative case study provided the researcher an opportunity to understand why African American students are underrepresented in international education. Semistructured interviews were conducted with diverse higher education leaders to explore the challenges of exposing HBCU students to the world