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Governor’s Proclamation Omission Puts Virginia in Negative Light, Critics Say

University of Virginia scholar says state image suffers from Gov. Bob McDonnell’s misstep in issuing Confederate history proclamation without noting slavery’s role in the Civil War.

Virginia Governor Bob MCDonnell

Author Cultivates Young Writers With Camaraderie

As a teacher in the University of Iowa’s storied Writers’ Workshop, James Alan McPherson develops bonds with his students that extend beyond the classroom.

James Alan McPherson (left)

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Fisk Seeks Trial to Pursue Sale of Artwork

Fisk University has filed a motion seeking a trial date in its quest to sell some of the artwork from its Stieglitz collection.

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

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Chicago State Provost: Famed Black Poet Not Singled Out for Retaliation

In a public response to the resignation of one of Chicago State University’s most celebrated faculty members, the university provost reiterated the position that the administration has not singled out acclaimed poet and activist Haki R. Madhubuti for retaliation.

Haki R. Madhubuti

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Southern Faculty Oppose University’s Higher Admission Standards

The Southern University Faculty Senate voted Thursday to oppose recently approved increases in admission standards.

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Georgia NAACP Sues State For Underfunding Public HBCUs

The Georgia NAACP has sued the state, claiming it has systematically underfunded its three public Black colleges and threatened their survival as a result.

NAACP HBCU lawsuit

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Virginia College To Examine Its Racial History

The College of William and Mary is examining its role as a slave owner and its discrimination against Black people for decades after the Civil War and will look at current race relations.

The College of William and Mary

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Minority-focused STEM Funding Plan Raises Equity Concerns

A debate has emerged over science programs at minority-serving institutions and how best to prepare more students of color for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers. Loss of guaranteed funding and potential increased competition for NSF grants jeopardizes MSI programs, advocates say.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students

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Preserving Black History, With Help From the Smithsonian

Smithsonian Institution officials hope the “Save Our African-American Treasures” tour also will turn up items for a national museum of Black American culture, set to open on the National Mall in Washington by 2015.

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Tech Savvy HBCUs Keeping Pace With Innovation, Others Lag

Closing the so-called digital divide is becoming less of a possibility for many HBCUs.

Morgan State University freshman Alexander Johnson is seated in the school’s animation room with Digital Media Center Director Keith Mehlinger, (Photo by Daryl Stuart)

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North Carolina HBCU Renegotiates Debt With $31 Million Federal Loan

One of the South’s oldest historically Black colleges has landed a $31 million federal loan that restructures several pieces of privately held debt.

Meeting Brings Ohio University, HBCU Officials Together for Collaboration

Bridging the faculty-student digital technology divide was the focus of a conference held last week at Spelman College, launching the first meeting for a nine-member alliance among eight historically Black institutions and Ohio University.

Dr. Phillip Muisya of North Carolina Central University

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