Autumn A. ArnettAfrican-AmericanOn His Way Out, Francis Says HBCUs Here to StayAs he ends his 47-year stint as president of Xavier University, Dr. Norman Francis doesn’t sugarcoat the fact that HBCUs face “another tough decade” ahead.July 5, 2015STEMUnderserved Students Not as Likely to be Ready for STEM CareersA newly released ACT report suggests that underserved students are far less likely to be prepared for careers in STEM, despite an often equal interest in the disciplines.June 30, 2015HomeSocial Media Increasing Fundraising Efforts at Colleges and UniversitiesSocial media is increasingly playing a crucial role in the fundraising campaigns of colleges and universities.June 28, 2015SportsThe Cost of ‘Revenue Sports’When the University of Alabama at Birmingham announced June 2 that there would be gridiron games this fall, many around the country were perplexed—and many others thrilled—by the obvious victory for the sport.June 15, 2015HomeProfessors Looking to Remain in Academy LongerThere is often discussion of moving the retirement age to 70, three years later than the current 67, as a way to cut back on social security costs. According to a newly released study by TIAA-CREF, the majority of college professors do not expect to retire by 67 ― and most don’t desire to. The […]June 11, 2015African-AmericanBaltimore Stands in Stark Contrast to CharlestonThe cases, which seem so similar at first glance, are vastly different in almost every imaginable way.June 10, 2015African-AmericanMedia Fuels Negative Perception of Black AthletesLatest report documenting biased coverage once again leads experts to cite media staffs’ dearth of diversity as major factor.June 4, 2015HomeYoung Doctors Make Binding PactFour doctors make a vow to support, nurture and see each other through the grueling work of obtaining their medical degrees.June 2, 2015Faculty & StaffLesbian Student Battles Stereotypes at HBCULesbian student English Fields battles stereotypes, profiling at Rust College.June 1, 2015African-AmericanFaculty Outraged Over Wisconsin’s Proposed Tenure ChangesCritics see the elimination of tenure protections and other proposals as a serious threat to stunt intellectual growth and muffle voices of dissent.June 1, 2015Previous PagePage 11 of 17Next Page
