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King/Colby Lecture Series - Fireside conversation: The Cost of Opportunity: Reimagining College Affordability and Access · NextToU

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King/Colby Lecture Series - Fireside conversation: The Cost of Opportunity: Reimagining College Affordability and Access

Name: King/Colby Lecture Series - Fireside conversation: The Cost of Opportunity: Reimagining College Affordability and Access
Start: 2026-11-10T16:00:00+00:00
Location: Founders Library

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When: Tuesday, November 10, 202611:00 AM ESTAdd to calendar Google Calendar
Where: Founders Library500 Howard PI NW, Washington, DC 20059Open in Maps
Hosted by: Office of the President

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As the cost of higher education continues to shape the decisions and opportunities available to students and families, this important conversation will explore college affordability, federal education policy, financial aid, and the evolving value of a college degree.

The discussion will also examine the critical role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in expanding educational access, advancing economic mobility, and preparing the next generation of leaders.

The Honorable Nicholas Kent Under Secretary of Education U.S. Department of Education

Moderated by Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA President Emeritus Charles R. Drew Professor of Surgery Howard University

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 11:00 a.m. Founders Library Howard University Washington, D.C.

Kindly RSVP by Friday 11/6/2026

Please confirm your attendance by RSVPing here: King/Colby Fireside Chat.

We hope you will join us for this engaging exchange of ideas on one of the most pressing issues facing higher education today.

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