Black IssuesStudentsN.C. Central Restores Funding for Student Literary MagazineN.C. Central Restores Funding for Student Literary MagazineDURHAM, N.C.The chancellor of North Carolina Central University restored the budget of the school’s literary magazine — and gave it a little boost.Chancellor James H. Ammons said he didn’t realize that the 39-year-old Ex Umbra magazine had lost its $7,000 budget until he read about it in a […]December 1, 2004StudentsInternational Student Enrollments DeclineInternational Student Enrollments DeclineBy 2.4 Percent in 2003/2004WASHINGTONThe number of international students enrolled in U.S. higher education institutions decreased by 2.4 percent in 2003/2004 to a total of 572,509, according to “Open Doors 2004,” the annual report on international academic mobility published by the Institute of International Education (IIE) with support from the U.S. Department […]December 1, 2004Leadership & PolicyAmerican University Assists NigeriaAmerican University Assists Nigeria In Establishing U.S.-Style UniversityBy Phaedra BrothertonWASHINGTONNext September Nigerian students will be able to get an American-style college education right in their own country. With the help of management and academic advice from American University (AU) in Washington, D.C., the new university will also look to attract students from other African countries […]December 1, 2004StudentsDeciding His Own FateDeciding His Own FateHanding in his resignation, FAMU president Fred Gainous chooses to forgo trustee vote By Marlon A. WalkerTALLAHASSEE, Fla.Florida A&M University President Fred Gainous dealt the final blow to his career at the 117-year-old university, choosing to forego a vote by the school’s governing board and hand in his resignation.The resignation came six […]December 1, 2004HomeRice Expected to Face Smooth Senate Confirmation as Secretary of StateRice Expected to Face Smooth Senate Confirmation as Secretary of StatePresident Bush turned to his most trusted foreign policy advisor, Dr. Condoleezza Rice, to lead U.S. diplomacy during his second term, replacing Secretary of State Colin Powell.Rice, who is considered more of a foreign policy hard-liner than Powell, has been Bush’s national security advisor for […]December 1, 2004African-AmericanOhio African Americans Cast Important Votes in Presidential ElectionOhio African Americans Cast Important Votes in Presidential ElectionDid African American voters help tip Ohio to President Bush’s column in the 2004 election? A respected analyst thinks so.Bush captured 16 percent of the African American vote in that swing state this year, up from just 9 percent in 2000, says Dr. David Bositis, senior research […]December 1, 2004HomeGOP Strengthens Control of Capitol HillGOP Strengthens Control of Capitol HillCongressional Black Caucus gains three new members; Senate gets first Black member since 1999By Charles DervaricsThe 2004 congressional elections will bring major changes in the House and Senate next year, with larger Republican majorities but also more African Americans on Capitol Hill.The GOP stands to gain four seats in the […]December 1, 2004StudentsHazing and Pledging — Not Synonymous TermsHazing and Pledging — Not Synonymous TermsThis is a response to the question asked by Dr. (Ricky) Jones in the Oct. 21, 2004, edition of Black Issues (see “BI Forum”) “Is it time to disband Black fraternities and sororities?”This question reminds me of the often-heard refrain, “Is it time to disband HBCUs?” At this historical […]December 1, 2004Leadership & PolicyLending a Helping HandLending a Helping HandThank you for calling attention to President William Harvey’s excellent mentoring of chief administrators who later become college presidents (see Oct. 21, 2004). His grooming such leaders for a presidency bodes well for his commitment to genuine service in the academy. Lending a helping hand to others with leadership potential increases President […]December 1, 2004Native AmericansAfrican American Art Front and CenterAfrican American Art Front and CenterThree years ago we featured Paul R. Jones, following his decision to donate his extensive collection of African American art to the University of Delaware (see Black Issues, March 29, 2001). And three years later, the University of Delaware has completed a $4.6 million renovation of a campus building to […]December 1, 2004Previous PagePage 31 of 431Next Page
