A federal commission that works to make sure Appalachian communities are able to sustain themselves and thrive is celebrating Historically Black Colleges and Universities during Juneteenth.
The Appalachian Regional Commission posted on social media about the region’s 15 HBCUs. One of them was Knoxville College, which is working to reclaim its accreditation.
“Each makes a critical contribution to education and produces young leaders who help strengthen communities in Appalachia and beyond,” the commission said on social media.
In 2022, Knoxville College announced it was partnering with the University of Tennessee for help going through the reaccreditation process. They said they would work with students in UT’s Ph.D. program for higher education leadership. Through the program, they could learn how to navigate higher education processes such as filing state paperwork or developing a successful curriculum.
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