A UNCF Institute report found presidents at historically Black colleges and universities serve just over four years on average—shorter tenures than peers at other institutions. UNCF urged boards to strengthen presidential onboarding, mentorship and succession planning to stabilize leadership and advance strategic initiatives. The leadership findings coincide with broader pressures on minority‑serving institutions: reporting highlights state and federal cuts to MSI budgets that compound enrollment, capacity and service gaps for Indigenous and other underrepresented students. Observers warn that churn at the top hampers fundraising, strategic continuity and accreditation stability at already‑vulnerable campuses. UNCF and advocacy groups recommend immediate board training, targeted investments in executive support, and federal grant stabilizers to reduce turnover and preserve institutional momentum.