“NCI’s mission is to lead, conduct, and support cancer research across the nation to advance scientific knowledge and help all people live longer, healthier lives.” NIH
“Each type of MSI is defined by a mix of their historical origins and their eligibility for various forms of federal funding. As of 2016, there were over 700 MSIs under the definitions below, enrolling over five million undergraduate and graduate students. Another 300 may be counted soon as MSIs, as their enrollment demographics change.”
The MSI Isn’t a Monolith: Defining 6 Kinds of Minority Serving Institutions
“Many MSIs, such as Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), began in response to a history of inequality and a lack of access for people of color to majority institutions.” wikipedia
“For the physical I was herded into a large room along with thirty or so black men, mostly migrant workers.”
From “Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography” by Mark Mathabane