Concord's Barber-Scotia College close to re-accreditation

Concord's Barber-Scotia College close to re-accreditation

Barber-Scotia College, a historic institution in Concord, is making strides to regain accreditation after losing it in 2004.

Barber-Scotia Comeback: Concord Campus Inches From Accreditation Lifeline

Barber-Scotia College in Concord says it is closer than it has been in decades to regaining institutional accreditation, a step leaders argue would unlock federal financial aid and finally steady the long-struggling campus. Recent fundraising, a favorable tax ruling and a flurry of administrative work have, officials say, nudged the small HBCU from survival mode toward a genuine comeback bid. According to UniversityBusiness, the college has alre…