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African-American
Choosing Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs)
There has been significant discussion recently regarding the uptick in HBCU enrollment. In recent years, enrollment increases across the HBCU landscape have been attributed to a variety of reasons. Some cite the political atmosphere as a reason, noting that HBCUs serve as a reprieve for students fleeing overt racism and racial microaggressions present in communities and schools.
African-American
UNCF Celebrates 75 Years, Launches Inaugural Day of Giving
Invest in, give to and support historically Black colleges and universities and their students was the charge United Negro College Fund president and CEO Dr. Michael Lomax gave Thursday morning in remarks commemorating the advocacy organizationâs 75th birthday and anniversary in D.C.
African-American
Research Encourages More Support for Black and Hispanic Male Educational Attainment
There are opportunities for educators and policymakers to improve African-American and Hispanic malesâ employment attainment by implementing practices and policies that drive the underrepresented groupâs educational persistence and completion, according to new data from the Charles H. Houston Center for the Study of the Black Experience in Education at Clemson University.
African-American
UNCF and Diverse: Our Work Remains Unfinished
This has probably been overstated, but the times in which we live feel like a critical juncture in American history. The rise of previously silenced or ignored voices that assert themselves daily through democratizing channels like social media or personal blogs significantly contribute to greater representation of and respect for Black issues across society, particularly in education. The advancement of educational aspirations for Black Americans has been facilitated by key individuals and organizations for decades, two of which celebrate milestone anniversaries this year.
African-American
No Excuses
âExcuses are the tools of the incompetentâŚâ yet, many company leaders tend to use them when they âchooseâ not to hire people of color.
Students
Hennessy Pledges $10M to TMCF for HBCU Graduate Fellows Program
Hennessy has pledged to give $10 million over the next 10 years to the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) through its first-ever corporate HBCU graduate program to support African-Americans in leadership positions. The program, named âHennessy Fellowsâ will help prepare the next generation of African-American leaders through financial assistance, access to training and professional development [âŚ]
Latinx
Equity Chase: Efforts Narrow Racial Disparities in College Study Abroad
As public discourse increases around issues of equity getting into college, succeeding there and landing a good job after, some researchers are studying racial disparities in often-overlooked areas such as study abroad.
Women
Report: Education is Key Factor in Gender Bias Among Women in Politics
As campaign season for the 2020 presidency begins with more women competing for the nomination than ever before, gender bias continues to affect their chances of political success, with 13 percent of Americans believing that men are more emotionally suited for political office than women.
African-American
Art Historian Explores African Diaspora, Intersections
Dr. Huey Copeland, an associate professor of art history and the Arthur Andersen Teaching and Research Professor at Northwestern University, has advanced scholarship in contemporary and modern art of the African diaspora like few others.
Champions Award
Dr. Ken Atwater: A Student-Centered President
Dr. Ken Atwaterâs enthusiasm for community colleges is quite infectious. Itâs apparent when you talk to administrators, faculty and some of the nearly 45,000 students at the five-campus Hillsborough Community College (HCC) where he serves as president.
Women
On Our Path, Me and My Libby
I was 18 and a first-year student in college when I found out I was pregnant. I was 19 and just beginning my second year when my daughter, Olivia Isabel, was born. She and I joke that she has as many college degrees as I do, because she was there for pretty much the entire journey, from B.A. to Ph.D. Me and my Libby, on our path.
Women
âI Just Said That!â
Have you ever had that moment when you were in a meeting and proposed an idea for consideration to solve a problem? In an instance, you are abruptly interrupted. Your colleague regurgitated your idea as if it was their own. As you look around the table for a connection of affirmation, in your head you are thinking, âI just said that!â
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