Duke University recently announced the discontinuation of the Reginaldo M. Howard Memorial Scholarship, a full ride scholarship program for Black students. The university plans to replace it with the Reginaldo Howard Leadership Program, which will be open to all Duke undergraduates.
The decision to end the scholarship was attributed to legal considerations related to race-based admissions in higher education. Duke University spokesperson Frank Tramble stated that the new leadership program aims to expand the impact of Howard's legacy by providing opportunities for all students to engage in leadership and social justice initiatives.
