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Experts Highlight Higher Ed’s Impact on Criminal Justice Reform

During this politically tumultuous time, the governance studies program at the Brookings Institution refocused attention on mass incarceration on Monday.

Police Identify ‘Person of Interest’ in University of Maryland Noose Case

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Police at the University of Maryland have alerted College Park campus officials about a “person of interest” involved in hanging a noose in a fraternity house kitchen earlier this year. University of Maryland Police Chief David Mitchell said in a statement Friday the department is committed to creating a safe campus […]

Scholar Warns of Negative Images of Black Males in Media Influencing Teachers

Dr. Darius Prier wants aspiring teachers to think about how negative images of Black males in the media might influence the way they interact act with young Black males in the classroom.

Dr. Darius Prier

Nation’s Oldest HBCU Focused on Sustainability

Alumni and experts weigh in on the future of 180-year-old Cheyney University as the nation’s oldest HBCU faces financial and leadership challenges.

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Pennsylvania to Forgive $30M in Loans to Cheyney University

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s state-owned university system has agreed to forgive $30 million in loans to a financially struggling historically black college if the school can maintain a balanced budget over the next four years. The chairwoman of the system’s board of governors says the plan approved Tuesday gives Cheyney University a “path forward” as […]

New Approach to Criminal Justice Education

The challenges that confront law enforcement these days are great and heading towards a crisis.

Dr. Doug Cremer

Knoxville College Clings to Hope of ‘Rebirth’

After Knoxville College lost its accreditation in 1997, it has struggled financially, and enrollment began to decline to the point that only 11 students were enrolled at the time of the school’s closing in May 2015.

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Researchers Seek Key to Success of STEM Students at HBCUs

Research being conducted by The Center for the Advancement of STEM Leadership (CASL) may show that “leading with soul” is directly connected to the success of STEM students at historically Black colleges and universities.

Lawmakers Press Justice Dept. on Intentions Regarding Higher Ed Inclusion

Several Democratic lawmakers are pressing the Trump administration for clarity on the question of whether the Department of Justice plans to “launch an attack on racial diversity and inclusion in higher education.”

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions

Stakeholders Call for Postponement of White House Initiative on HBCUs Conference

The White House Initiative on HBCUs annual conference is scheduled for September 17-19. However, stakeholders within the historically Black colleges and universities community, have requested that the conference be postponed.

Omarosa Manigault-Newman

After Hearing, UNC Awaits NCAA Ruling in Academic Case

The University of North Carolina has wrapped up a two-day hearing with an NCAA infractions committee panel that will decide whether the school faces penalties tied to its multi-year academic scandal.

University of North Carolina Chancellor Carol Folt

Leadership & Policy

New Fisk President Brings Optimism Aboard

Fisk University is one of many historically Black schools that have felt the pain of financial issues over the years. However, under the leadership of new president, Dr. Kevin Rome, these issues may soon diminish.

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