SC171: The Black College Blueprint with Darryl Scriven, PhD

In this episode of STEMulating Conversations , we sit down with Darryl Scriven , PhD author of The Black College Blueprint , for a candid and forward-looking conversation about the evolving role of HBCUs in today's challenging higher-education landscape. If you care about the sustainability, relevance, and transformative power of Black colleges, this episode is required listening. Dr. Scriven unpacks the historical foundation and enduring mission of Historically Black Colleges and Universities while calling for a necessary paradigm shift —one that moves beyond survival toward strategic reinvention and long-term sustainability. Together, we explore how HBCUs must balance legacy with innovation, identity with competitiveness, and mission with modern market realities. This episode challenges alumni, students, faculty, staff, college presidents, trustees, and foundation leaders to think differently about: Institutional positioning and value proposition Strategic partnerships and philanthropic alignment Leadership courage in times of political and financial uncertainty Investment models that move from transactional giving to transformational impact As we navigate a tough and rapidly shifting climate, this STEMulating conversation is both a blueprint and a call to action. The future of HBCUs will require bold leadership, collaborative ecosystems, and a willingness to embrace change without compromising mission.

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SC171: The Black College Blueprint with Darryl Scriven, PhD is an episode from Beyond the Bench: STEMulating Career Conversations by Marquita M. Qualls, PhD.

This episode is 48:39 long.

This episode was published on Feb 25, 2026.

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