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For Ribeau, Progress Failed to Outpace Controversy at Howard University

Shortly 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.

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Faculty & Staff

Howard U. President Ribeau Retires

The 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.

Negative Qualities Ascribed to Blacks at Root of Discrimination by White Greek-Letter Groups

Many observers and experts on Greek life point out that stories of racial exclusion among White Greek-letter organizations are not just an Alabama phenomenon.

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When It Comes to Health, Environment Remains a Major Factor

To become a society with better health — not just better health coverage — we must also look at the role “place” plays in the lives of minority communities.

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Dr. Maya Angelou Wins High Honor

The National Book Foundation, presenter of the National Book Awards, announced that it would award its 2013 Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community to Dr. Maya Angelou at the 64th National Book Awards Ceremony in New York on November 20 in New York.

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Female Professors Face Family Quandary on Tenure Track

Women on the road to tenure and full professorship say they face tremendous pressure to not start a family, pressure that their male colleagues do not face.

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Education Secretary Issues Apology to HBCU Leaders

Secretary 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.

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UA Forms Task Force to Review Diversity on Campus

University of Alabama faculty members are forming a task force on diversity following allegations of racism within the school’s Greek-letter social organizations.

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Study: More Minority Students Taking SAT, Still Unprepared for College

A new report from the College Board found an increase in Black and Hispanic SAT takers who met or exceeded the SAT Benchmark in 2013, but gaps remain in the level of college preparedness.

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African-American

Education Secretary: Cuts in Federal Spending a ‘Big Issue’ for Education System

Education Secretary Arne Duncan expresses his frustration with how the nation’s overall education needs are being addressed by Congress during a briefing session with reporters on Wednesday.

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Education Program Strengthens Ties Between Brazil, U.S.

The Brazil Scientific Mobility Program provides scholarships to STEM students from Brazil for an opportunity to study abroad at the world’s top universities. Through the program, the U.S. is hosting more than 3,600 students for the current academic year.

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Faculty & Staff

Diverse Conversations: The Spirit of a Trailblazer

Dr. Pamela Gunter-Smith recently broke the glass ceiling to become the first female and first African-American president of York College of Pennsylvania.

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