Education
Charlotte, NC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) released the following statement regarding National Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Week.
“As a proud two time graduate of North Carolina A&T University and a retired professor of forty years from Bennett College I am a living testament to the impact HBCUs have on our communities. These schools play an integral role in educating minority and first time college students while providing opportunities for the most underserved communities.
About the HBCU Caucus:
The Congressional Bipartisan HBCU Caucus (Caucus) was founded by Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) on April 28, 2015. The Caucus is co-chaired by Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-NC), Congressman French Hill (R-AR), Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) and Senator Tim Scott (R-SC).
WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) and Congressman Keith Ellison held a press conference at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference to promote Rep. Ellison’s HBCU Investment Expansion Act of 2016.
Rep. Adams, member of the House Committee on Education & the Workforce and co-chair of the Bipartisan HBCU Caucus, is and has been fighting for resources on behalf of for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and the students they serve.
CHARLOTTE— Today Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) released the following statement after learning of the passing of Rodney Ellis, former President of North Carolina Association of Educators.
HIGH POINT — Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) was excited to share that the 12th District of North Carolina is participating in this year’s Congressional App Challenge at T. Wingate Andrews High School in High Point, NC.
CHARLOTTE — Yesterday, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) visited the campus of University of North Carolina at Charlotte where she toured the university’s career center facilities to learn more about its STEM workforce development training programs.
CHARLOTTE, NC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) is excited to announce that the 12th District of North Carolina is participating in the Congressional App Challenge (CAC), an app competition for U.S. high school students.
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) announced that the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Capital Financing Improvements Act (H.R. 5530) was passed out by the House of Representatives. This legislation makes important changes to the HBCU Capital Improvement Program to increase access to capital for HBCUs which often is a major challenge for these institutions.
Washington, DC — Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) announced the reauthorization of the Career and Technical Education Act (CTE) by the House Education and the Workforce Committee through markup of the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act.
Attending Members: Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (D-NC) and Congressman Mark Walker (R-NC) will be joined by Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL), co-chair of the Bipartisan HBCU Caucus Internship Program
What: Congresswoman Alma S. Adams and Congressman Mark Walker announce the Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus Internship Program.
Where: 2203 Rayburn HOB
When: Friday, July 8, 2016 10:00AM -11:00AM