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Underlining SCUP's mission-driven commitment to advancing social justice, this keynote panel of presidents and chancellors of minority-serving institutions (MSIs) brings decades of experience leading institutions that support historically underserved, yet high-achieving students. Often underfunded compared to peer institutions that are not MSIs, these institutions provide academically rigorous, yet culturally affirming educational experiences for their students and serve as educational and cultural hubs in communities across the United States. This panel will explore the continuing relevance of MSIs in the current sociopolitical climate and how these institutions can more fully collaborate with each other and with the larger higher education and business sectors.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Describe the types, diversity, and scope of MSIs.
2. Explore unique strengths and challenges across MSIs, as well as possible collaborations within MSIs and with other partners.
3. Describe the several specific categories of MSIs and outline their individual strengths and specific challenges.
4. Determine specific ways in which our community can more fully serve and engage with MSIs.

Presented by:
Dr. Maenette Ah Nee-Benham, Chancellor, University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu
Mario K. Castillo, JD, Chancellor, Lone Star College System
Dr. Donzell Lee, President, Tougaloo College
Dr. Chris Gilmer, President, Heritage University and Chair, SCUP Board of Directors (Moderator)

Delivered 07/14/2025.

EVENT REGISTRANTS ONLY. OPEN TO PUBLIC ON 10/23/2025
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