Black IssuesHomeMIT to Develop ‘Virtual Campus’ to Assist Colleges, Universities with EPA ComplianceMIT to Develop ‘Virtual Campus’ to Assist Colleges, Universities with EPA ComplianceThe Massachusetts Institute of Technology recently agreed to settle a federal environmental case for a total of $550,000 in an action that may provide low-cost pollution control solutions and free anti-pollution guidance to resource-strapped colleges and universities.While the $150,000 fine is not the largest […]June 20, 2001HomeBush at Yale — Embracing MediocrityBush at Yale — Embracing MediocrityExcuse me if I am not charmed by President George W. Bush’s self-deprecating good humor. When he pokes fun at himself, in my opinion, he is also letting others know that, at the end of the day, the joke is on them. Consider, for example, his commencement address at Yale […]June 20, 2001Leadership & PolicyMoving Toward A New EraMoving Toward A New EraUniversity of Louisiana System’s incoming president seeks to get Grambling State back on track BY GARRY BOULARDGrambling, La.The incoming president of the University of Louisiana System, Dr. Sally Clausen, says getting historically Black Grambling State University back on track is at the top of her priority list.The university has long been […]June 20, 2001Faculty & StaffParting WordsParting WordsOutgoing college presidents share thoughts about challenges facing HBCUs as well as the state of higher education.By Cheryl D. FieldsThe transition from spring to summer is one of higher education’s most exciting periods. It is a time when students who have toiled for years to achieve their academic goals finally get an opportunity to […]June 20, 2001Leadership & PolicyA Presidential Class MatriculatesA Presidential Class MatriculatesAs veteran leaders step down, Black leadership pipeline flows with emerging talentBy Ronald Roach and Linda Meggett BrownIt can be said that Blacks in the academic leadership pipeline are getting notable attention in 2001 in light of recent high-profile presidential appointments at both predominantly White colleges and universities and historically Black institutions. […]June 20, 2001HomeCourt Upholds Discrimination Ruling Against UniversityCourt Upholds Discrimination Ruling Against UniversityRICHMOND, Va. A federal appeals court upheld jury awards and attorneys’ fees totaling more than $1.64 million for two foreign-born professors who claimed officials at historically Black Virginia State University discriminated against them. In 1999, a federal jury awarded Nigerian-born chemistry professor Godwin O. Mbagwu $230,453 on his claim that […]June 20, 2001SportsSupreme Court Refuses to Hear Coach’s Racial-Profiling ComplaintSupreme Court Refuses to Hear Coach’s Racial-Profiling ComplaintWASHINGTONThe Supreme Court refused to revive claims by a women’s college basketball coach that Texas police arrested her and two others solely because they are Black. The court’s action, taken without comment earlier this month, rejected arguments from Hampton University coach Patricia Bibbs that Lubbock police engaged in […]June 20, 2001Faculty & StaffVirginia Tech Task Force to Study RaceVirginia Tech Task Force to Study RaceSurvey finds Whites, Blacks perceive campus racial climate differentlyBLACKSBURG, Va. A Virginia Tech task force will examine racial tensions on campus in response to concerns from students and faculty. The 20-member group, composed of faculty and students, will study how to improve communication within the university community and encourage […]June 20, 2001Leadership & PolicyEdward Waters College to Reintroduce Football Program After 35-Year AbsenceEdward Waters College to Reintroduce Football Program After 35-Year AbsenceJACKSONVILLE, Fla.Citing a need to increase enrollment, especially of Black men, Jacksonville’s Edward Waters College plans to reintroduce intercollegiate football this fall, if the college can raise $2 million dollars. The move comes after a 35-year absence of the game.In a recent communiqué, Edward Waters president […]June 20, 2001StudentsSuspended Fraternity to ReturnSuspended Fraternity to Return To Western Illinois University CampusMACOMB, Ill.A fraternity suspended from Western Illinois University for running a racially offensive advertisement will be allowed back on campus this fall. An administrative review committee has concluded that Delta Tau Delta is taking steps to improve itself. The all-White fraternity was suspended in September after a […]June 20, 2001Previous PagePage 298 of 431Next Page
