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Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

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Targeted Violence, Terrorism Prevention Focus of CP3, HBCU Visit

CP3 sponsored a workshop on March 5 at Southern University and A&M College (SUBR) in Baton Rouge, La., addressing targeted violence and terrorism prevention (TVTP). Participation was part of its ongoing effort to encourage historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to engage in violence prevention work.

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Workforce Development Initiatives fact sheet

About Workforce Development Initiatives

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Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) Program Fact Sheet

About the Office of University Programs (OUP) Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) Program 

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Secretary Mayorkas Delivers Remarks at the 2023 National Historical Black Colleges and Universities Week Conference

Secretary Mayorkas delivered the following remarks at the 2023 National Historical Black Colleges and Universities Week Conference in Washington, DC.

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Secretary Mayorkas Appoints New Members to Academic Council to Advise DHS

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced new members to the Homeland Security Academic Partnership Council (HSAPC), which he reconstituted in 2022.

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DHS Celebrates Black History Month and our Black Workforce

Every February, our nation honors and celebrates the history of Black Americans and our immeasurable contributions to every aspect of American life.

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Minority Serving Institutions Program

The Office of University Programs helps build a diverse, highly capable, technical workforce for the Homeland Security Enterprise (HSE) through the Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) program.

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University Programs

The DHS S&T Office of University Programs (OUP) streamlines access to the expertise of the nation's colleges and universities to address pressing homeland security needs.