Former President Jimmy Carter, Champion of Civil Rights and Education, Dead at 100
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 1, 2025
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and tireless advocate for civil rights and education equality, died earlier this week at his home in Plains, Georgia. Carter's presidency marked a significant turning point for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). In 1980, he signed Executive Order 12232, which established a federal program to strengthen and expand the capacity of HBCUs.
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