The Effects of HBCU Attendance Among Black College-Goers on Later-Life Physical Health, Mental Health, Cognitive Functioning And Mortality

Marching Band at an HBCU Performing

This research seeks to answer the question, "Among Black college students, does attending a
Historically Black college or university (HBCU) contribute to better physical health, mental health, and cognitive outcomes as compared to attending a non-HBCU?"

Rafa Arias-Achio, University of Minnesota; John Robert Warren, University of Minnesota; Chandra Muller, University of Texas; Eric Grodsky, University of Wisconsin

Thursday, April 18, 2024
Columbus, Ohio, USA