A UNCF Institute for Capacity Building report found that presidents at historically Black colleges and universities serve shorter tenures than their peers—on average about 4.22 years—raising concerns about leadership stability. The analysis showed private HBCU presidents average 4.42 years and public HBCU leaders average about four years, compared with a roughly 5.9‑year national average across all colleges. UNCF recommended board training, improved onboarding, mentorship and clearer succession planning to bolster retention. Executives at HBCUs argue that sustained leadership is essential for fundraising, academic continuity and long‑term strategic partnerships. The finding matters to foundations, accreditors and policymakers who track institutional resilience; frequent presidential turnover at HBCUs can interrupt multi‑year initiatives and undermine donor confidence.