Jamal WatsonAfrican-AmericanMaryland in Violation of Duplicating HBCU Programs at White InstitutionsA federal District court judge has ruled that the constitutional rights of students who attend Maryland’s four HBCUs were violated after other state-funded institutions duplicated similar programs at nearby majority institutions.October 7, 2013African-AmericanConference Celebrates Black DoctoralsDespite the nearly 2,000 African-Americans who earn doctoral degrees every year, they often go unnoticed and unrecognized.October 6, 2013African-AmericanFor Ribeau, Progress Failed to Outpace Controversy at Howard UniversityShortly after he arrived on campus in 2008, he was quickly viewed as an outsider with some wondering if his presidency even had a fighting chance.October 2, 2013SportsObama: Extended Shutdown Would Curtail Cash Flow to SchoolsThe U.S. Department of Education already has furloughed nearly 90 percent of its 4,000 employees, which would make it difficult to handle inquiries from new student loan applicants.October 1, 2013Faculty & StaffHoward U. President Ribeau RetiresThe president of Howard University — regarded by many as one of the nation’s most prestigious Black universities — has announced that he will retire from his post in December after five years on the job.October 1, 2013HomeObama Administration Issues New Guidelines for College AdmissionsThe guidelines are intended to help colleges and universities address the issue of affirmative action while steering clear of potential legal sanctions.September 29, 2013African-AmericanEducation Secretary Issues Apology to HBCU LeadersSecretary of Education Arne Duncan issues a public apology to HBCU presidents, administrators and faculty for the repercussions from changes made to the Parent PLUS Loan program.September 26, 2013HomeGates Criticized for Securing $15 Million Gift from Wealthy AlumnusDr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. has been facing criticism by some in Black academia for securing funds from and naming the forthcoming research center for African and African American Studies at Harvard after a White investor.September 24, 2013StudentsUniversity of Delaware Honors Civil Rights Lawyer for Inspiring IntegrationThe University of Delaware names a newly-built residence hall after Louis Redding, a civil rights lawyer who successfully filed a lawsuit against the university for refusing to admit Black students in the 1950s.September 22, 2013African-AmericanPanel: Now Is Time to Follow Blueprint to Close Achievement GapA spirited discussion at the Congressional Black Caucus conference focused on initiatives that have resulted in closing the achievement gap for Black males.September 19, 2013Previous PagePage 9 of 17Next Page
