This paper explores the role of Historically Black College and University (HBCU) archives in preserving the history and cultural heritage of these institutions and investigates the factors that contribute to the disparities observed in the availability of digital collections and the staffing of archivists across HBCUs in the United States. Data was collected from 102 HBCU websites and the National Center for Education Statistics, and analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and ordinary linear regression. The findings revealed notable disparities in the staffing of archivists and the presence of digital archive collections, with geography, enrollment, and endowment emerging as potentially significant factors. The study highlights the importance of understanding key factors in the availability of digital archive collections and the staffing of archivists at HBCUs.

Photograph of UNT CVAD Interdisciplinary Art and Design Studies "Digital Tools" undergraduate course lead by adjunct instructor Meredith Cawley studying examples of print and pattern at the Texas Fashion Collection's space in Welch Street Complex 1. Examples studied include a dress and tights by Emilio Pucci in a Braniff Airways "Puccino" air hostess uniform and and a digitally printed "Platos Atlantis" dress by Alexander McQueen, held by Annette Becker.

Photograph of UNT CVAD Interdisciplinary Art and Design Studies "Digital Tools" undergraduate course lead by adjunct instructor Meredith Cawley studying examples of print and pattern at the Texas Fashion Collection's space in Welch Street Complex 1. Example studied include a dress and tights by Emilio Pucci in a Braniff Airways "Puccino" air hostess uniform.

Photograph of UNT CVAD Interdisciplinary Art and Design Studies "Digital Tools" undergraduate course lead by adjunct instructor Meredith Cawley studying examples of print and pattern at the Texas Fashion Collection's space in Welch Street Complex 1. Example studied include a purple screen printed Zandra Rhodes "Indian Feathers" motif.

Photograph of a laptop showing a recorded Zoom lecture by Dr. Larry Enoch on April 5, 2023 at Mudleaf Coffee in Plano, Texas. The lecture was from the class INFO 5200: Introduction to Information Organization class.