Wilberforce University, the nation’s oldest private, historically Black university owned and operated by African Americans, announced that it will forgive student debt owed by its 2020 and 2021 graduates.
"We wish to give you a fresh start," the university president told students. "Therefore, the Wilberforce University Board of Trustees has authorized me to forgive any debt."
What's better than hearing your name read aloud at commencement? This: As Saturday's graduation ceremonies came to a close, Ohio's Wilberforce University President.
More than 160 graduates of Ohio s Wilberforce University were cleared of $375,000 in debt. President Dr. Elfred Anthony Pinkard made the announcement during his commencement speech.