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Free-speech Policies Questioned at Mississippi Campuses

Students at Mississippi universities may have to watch what they say more than those in other states because of policies that free-speech advocates say are oppressive.

Jackson State University associate provost Marcus Chanay

Fisk-Vanderbilt Program Set to Become Top Producer of Minority Scientists

The Bridge program, a partnership between Fisk and Vanderbilt universities, is likely to become the nation’s leading producer of minority doctoral graduates in astronomy, physics and material sciences.

Dr. Arnold Burger, a professor of physics and vice provost for academic initiatives at Fisk University

FBI Tracked Desegregation Suit Against Alabama’s Bear Bryant

Fans weren’t the only ones watching Alabama football between 1969 and 1971. The FBI, apparently with the approval of director J. Edgar Hoover, was secretly keeping an eye on a civil rights lawsuit filed by Blacks against legendary coach Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant during the same period.

Rookie HBCU Presidents Undergoing Rigorous Leadership Testing

Amid heavy turnover in historically Black college and university (HBCU) administration ranks, a corps of untested but eager first-time presidents are leading HBCUs in turbulent times.

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Perspectives: An Open Letter to HBCU Presidents

Many HBCU presidents and their staff recognize that, at times, the media do not always play fair. And because they don’t always know the rules of engagement, HBCUs would rather not play at all.

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Fisk Should Be Relieved of Responsibility to Art Collection, Judge Says

Citing Fisk’s financial woes, court calls for a new plan to keep the Stieglitz Collection in Nashville under different management.

‘The Radiator Building—Night, New York’ by Georgia O’Keeffe is part of the Fisk University art collection.

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Saint Augustine’s Dianne Suber Urges News Media Confidence by Black Colleges

The Saint Augustine’s College president says public relations is as important to a college as any other campus initiative, and her school has positive national television exposure to prove it.

Saint Augustine’s College president Dianne B. Suber and Fox News reporter Kelly Wright.

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ACT Scores Dip, But More Students College-ready

Average scores on the ACT college entrance exam inched downward this year, yet slightly more students who took the test proved to be prepared for college, according to a report released Wednesday.

Cynthia Schmeiser.

African-American Valedictorian Challenges Elite N.Y. High School on Diversity

Calling for a new approach to recruiting and retaining a diverse student population, the Hunter College High School’s 2010 valedictorian speech by Justin Hudson sent shockwaves across the school and New York City and forced a discussion about diversity.

Ex-MVSU Student Sues Over Suspended Music Industry Degree Program

A former Mississippi Valley State University student who had pursued a degree in music recording practices has filed a lawsuit over the school’s decision to cut his major.

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Report: U.S. K-12 Schools Failing To Educate Black Males

Despite the occasional success in closing the achievement gap, a new report says that the U.S. K-12 system does a mostly inadequate job of educating Black males, as evidenced in large disparities in the graduation rate between Black males and their White counterparts.

Yes We Can report

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Tennessee Argues Fisk Art Sale Could Chill Future Donors

An attorney for the state of Tennessee argued in court Friday that allowing Fisk University to sell a donated art collection could deter people from giving gifts in the Volunteer State.

‘The Radiator Building—Night, New York’ by Georgia O’Keeffe is part of the Fisk University art collection.

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