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Faculty & Staff

Black Culture Center Directors Battling Apathy on Campus

The Association of Black Culture Centers says it is at risk of losing its identity in the wake of becoming multicultural centers that might diminish the importance of being African-American.

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Leadership & Policy

No Contract Renewal for MVSU President

The state College Board has decided against renewing the contract of Mississippi Valley State University President Donna Oliver.

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We Could Learn From South Africa’s Success Model

There are 50 million people in the country of South Africa. Of these 50 million, 79% are Black Africans, 9% are White, 9% are Coloured, and 2.5% are Indian. One million of these individuals are in the South African school system, but only 100,000 (10%) qualify for admission to college. Of this number, less than half graduate from college after five years. This statistic contributes to a significant problem in the country—a 25% unemployment rate.

Faculty & Staff

Survey: Minority Faculty Feel More Stress

Concerns about perceived discrimination and personal finance trouble Black and Asian assistant professors more than other ethnicities.

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Faculty & Staff

Educational Debt, Disenfranchisement Factors in African-American Male Achievement Gap

Experts say academic support is just the beginning of preparation for making the most of opportunities provided by higher education.

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Faculty & Staff

North Carolina HBCU Students Embrace Technology to Discuss Foreign Policy

Faculty members and students from five HBCUs gathered in the battleground state via videoconference to prep for Monday night’s presidential debate.

Faculty & Staff

Conservative Testifies in University of Iowa Bias Case

A conservative lawyer testified Monday that she was shocked when she was passed over for a teaching job at the University of Iowa law school in favor of a less-qualified candidate who ended up resigning after performing poorly.

African-American

Poll Shows Collegians Less Engaged Than in Previous Cycles

A new Rasmussen poll finds that students are less politically engaged in 2012 than they were in the 2008 or 2004 elections. Even if one discounts the high involvement in 2008 as an opportunity to be a part of history, collegians are still not even as involved as they were during George W. Bush’s re-election […]

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African-American

Core Case for Maryland HBCUs in Judge’s Hands Now

Sympathists of four are taking on the state, claiming that they have not been equitably funded and are seeking more than $1 billion in relief of policies that they say are similar to those in the days of legal racial segregation.

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African-American

Three Mississippi HBCUs Finding Diversity Fuels Their Mission

The historically Black schools gradually are becoming more diverse, and their administrators are focusing on preparing students to cope with the challenges of a global society.

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Faculty & Staff

Gallery Renovation Delay Offers Opportunity for an Unusual Exhibit

WSSU exhibit offers eclectic mix of pieces assembled “By special request.”

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Students Get Up-close Look at Old School Cybersecurity

Science and technology fans at Capitol College in Maryland get the inside scoop on legendary World War II-era cryptology machines.

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