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Faculty & Staff

Former Seminary Professor’s Case Reaches Supreme Court

The case of Dr.Jimmy Kirby, who was fired from Lexington Theological Seminary due to faculty cutbacks, was heard recently by the Kentucky Supreme Court.

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Latest March on Washington Focuses on Not Going Backward

Speakers called attention to ways the nation continues to struggle with issues such as policing tactics and voter disenfranchisement.

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Reflection on Original March on Washington

On August 28, 1963, some 250,000 people endured the sweltering sun and heat to participate in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.

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After a Look Back, Students Embrace Opportunity to March on Washington

Among those attending 50th anniversary events for the March on Washington, college students are embracing commemorations as a time to claim their own moment in the Civil Rights Movement.

Faculty & Staff

Howard University Extending Reach Via Online Programs

At a time when universities are attempting to make up for revenue shortfalls, Howard University is expanding its reach through its planned online course offerings that will be available in the fall of 2014.

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President Bullish on Fisk’s Accreditation Outlook After Financial Overhaul

The historic university is hoping the steps it’s taking to overhaul its financial underpinnings and operations will help it win a clean bill of health from its major accrediting agency.

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Texas Schools Join Forces in Bid to Help Minority Males

The consortium is dedicated to finding solutions to lagging graduation rates among Latino and African-American males.

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Kentucky State Dismisses Band Director, Details Sketchy

Kentucky State University has dismissed a music professor who also served as director of the school’s band program for the last eight years.

Late UTEP Coach Haskins Among Lapchick Winners

Haskins guided the Miners to the 1966 NCAA basketball national championship, making title-game history by starting five Black players in the 72-65 win against Kentucky and coach Adolph Rupp.

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Morgan State Adds Breadth of Preparation With New School of Global Journalism and Communication

Dean DeWayne Wickham is leading the charge to bring a cutting-edge international journalistic focus to the HBCU that previously offered concentrations in journalism and digital communications through its English department.

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Nearing 50, NAFEO Continuing to Grow Into Role as Effective Advocate for HBCUs

Some people say it is time for the organization to get a facelift because a strong, national advocate for HBCUs is needed now more than ever.

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Leadership & Policy

African American Higher Ed Goals Addressed in Johns Twitter Interview

David Johns, executive director for the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African-Americans, hosted a Twitter discussion Thursday afternoon about educational opportunities and success.

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