Reginald StuartSportsFAMU Athletic Department Undertakes Debt Reduction ActionsThe debt-ridden athletic department at Florida A & M University says it has started a series of “serious cost-reduction” measures aimed at containing expenses while sustaining a strong program.August 8, 2012HomeFaith 101Interfaith initiatives on campuses around the country promote religious tolerance.August 6, 2012African-AmericanNorth Carolina Central Chancellor Charlie Nelms to RetireThe rapidly growing help wanted list for college leaders expanded again Thursday with the surprise announcement from North Carolina Central University that Dr. Charlie Nelms, its chancellor for the past five years, is retiring in August.July 26, 2012HomeFisk Completes Deal to Sell Stake in Prized Stieglitz Art and Photo CollectionFisk University has quietly consummated its controversial plan to sell half of its ownership in the prestigious Stieglitz Collection of art and photographs for $30 million cash and other considerations to the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.July 26, 2012SportsWith Penn State’s Loss, Grambling’s Eddie Robinson Regains Coaching TitleGrambling University learned Monday that its legendary football coach, the late Eddie G. Robinson, had regained his rank as the winningest coach in college football history.July 23, 2012African-AmericanJames Ammons Leaves FAMU PresidencyDespite announcing his intention to resign this October, Florida A & M University president James Ammons was relieved of his post Monday, after trustees decided to end his once-celebrated tenure promptly.July 16, 2012HomeCollege Presidents Join Coalition Advocating for New Orleans NewspaperIn an unfamiliar role for college presidents, academic leaders, including Xavier University chief Norman Francis, have joined a New Orleans-based coalition to champion a local newspaper.July 12, 2012African-AmericanFAMU President James Ammons ResignsFlorida A & M University’s embattled president, Dr. James Ammons, abruptly announced his resignation Wednesday, further complicating the school’s scramble to restore its tarnished reputation in the wake of a student’s hazing death.July 11, 2012African-American‘Phased’ Retirement Plans Accepted by Howard University Faculty MembersHoward University has joined the ranks of institutions offering tenured faculty generous retirement plans in exchange for helping the school better manage its faculty recruitment, retention, and retirement efforts.July 10, 2012African-AmericanFisk University Campaign Falls ShortFisk University ended its fiscal year June 30 with a balanced budget, although the university’s enhanced annual fund raising drive this winter and spring fell far short of its ambitious goal of $8 million.July 8, 2012Previous PagePage 20 of 37Next Page
