Colleges and universities across the country must make significant capital investments to meet today's digital demands. Critical Connections explains why this challenge is more complex for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) than for predominantly White institutions (PWIs). It also details: (1) What makes the HBCU model so successful; (2) What can happen if states don't make this investment in HBCUs: Digital transformation can become a privilege reserved for the most selective and well-resourced colleges, universities, and communities; and (3) Why colleges have more agency advocating for capital funding than for operational funding--and how HBCUs can leverage those opportunities. In coming years, technology will be a critical tool to help colleges accelerate their student success efforts. Complete College America is committed to ongoing work with HBCUs and other Minority-Serving Institutions to secure adequate funding and facilitate the use of technology to maintain--and grow--their track record of success. With a strong financial base, these institutions can continue to lead the way in engaging students, from first contact through college completion and on to successful careers.