Atlanta's Morris Brown College said the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools has voted to make the Methodist-sponsored institution a full candidate for accreditation.

The request focuses on increasing Pell Grants, further supporting HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions, and reducing racial gaps.

Division I institutions earn a range of scores - some 100s, some zeroes - on their guidance, resources for student-athletes, staff.

The White House's $2 trillion infrastructure proposal features research, climate, broadband and underserved assistance at its core.