Education
Congresswoman Alma Adams speaks with Roland Martin on Roland Martin Unfiltered to discuss the FUTURE Act and what Congress is doing to protect funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Congresswoman Alma Adams hosted her first annual HBCU Day to educate the community on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Over 20 HBCUs from across the Nation were present. Those in attendance had the opportunity to learn about the history, culture, admissions assistance and scholarship opportunities that HBCUs have to offer.
Congresswoman Alma Adams held a community congressional listening session, Take It To The Hill, to give residents of the community an opportunity to speak with her directly about the issues and concerns they have.
Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement today in support of the Aim Higher Act - a comprehensive reauthorization of the Higher Education Act that reflects Democrats' vision for an accessible, affordable higher education system.
Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-NC) and Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) announced the introduction of the bipartisan Recognizing and Encouraging Agricultural Leadership (REAL) Opportunity Act. This legislation will increase the research capacity and outreach of 1890s HBCUs by creating six Centers for Excellence and Leadership on their campuses.
Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), co-chair of the Congressional Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus, and Congressman Mark Walker (NC-06) welcomed their third class of Congressional Bipartisan HBCU Caucus interns to Washington, D.C. this week. The internship, launched in 2016, welcomes a student from Johnson C. Smith University and North Carolina A&T State University to Washington, D.C. to intern for four weeks in both Reps. Adams' and Walker's offices.
Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) announced the passage of two amendments she offered to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): an amendment to reauthorize the SCORE program and an amendment to promote increased participation in federal procurement by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Charlotte, N.C.—Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus, delivered the commencement address at Lincoln University's 159th commencement. During the ceremony, Congresswoman Adams was honored with the presentation of an honorary degree from the university. Since founding the Bipartisan HBCU Caucus in 2015, Rep. Adams has been awarded four honorary degrees.
Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, co-chair of the Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus, (D-NC) and Caucus member Congressman Mark Walker (R-NC), announced that Blue Cross and Blue Shield North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) will become the first North Carolina company and third entity to take the caucus' HBCU Partnership Challenge.
Charlotte, N.C.—Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) introduced the Women Small Business Growth Act to help female small business owners pay off crushing student loan debt and incentivize job creation.