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African-American
Antebellum Slave Tax has Lingering Effect in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — In the late spring or early summer of 1822, a man named Bolling Hall made a list of all his property before taking it to the Autauga County assessor and paying his taxes. On the left side of a piece of parchment, Hall listed hundreds of acres of land he’d acquired since […]
Students
Jackson State Asks Alumni to Give to Offset Cash Crunch
JACKSON, Miss. — Jackson State University’s temporary leader Monday asked alumni to dig into their pockets to overcome the school’s financial challenges. Interim President Rod Paige stated in a letter to graduates that the 10,000-student university’s expenses are exceeding income. He asked graduates to each contribute $100 to an “urgent fundraising campaign” that seeks to […]
Students
Penn Center Aims to Boost Hispanic Faculty Pipeline
Many colleges and universities across the United States have committed to recruiting more faculty of color. In some cases, they are facing pressure from students to do so. Recent student protests at institutions like the University of Missouri centered around the dearth of faculty of color on campus, among other issues. Yet, despite intentional efforts […]
Leadership & Policy
Congressman to Invite All HBCU Presidents to Capitol Hill
Dozens of presidents of the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are expected to converge later this month upon the nation’s capital as guests of a Republican House leader who hopes the gathering will help introduce the institutions to his colleagues who have no idea of their history.
Students
Lourdes University to Add Video Gaming to Athletic Offerings
SYLVANIA, Ohio — A private liberal arts university in northwest Ohio is adding competitive video gaming to its athletic programs, joining an association of about 30 other schools across the country that offer so-called eSports. Lourdes University President Mary Ann Gawelek has been advocating for an eSports program at the Sylvania school since she assumed […]
Women
Tyesha Burks Takes on Age-defying Mission
Dr. Tyesha N. Burks, selected by Diverse as a member of the 2017 Class of Emerging Scholars, is on a mission to remedy the problem that everyone faces even if they avoid or survive a particular disease: aging.
Students
Court Filing Details of Former Baylor Coach Art Briles’ Conduct
WACO, Texas — A new court filing detailed allegations that former Baylor University football coach Art Briles ignored sexual assaults by players, failed to alert university officials or discipline athletes and allowed them to continue playing. The filing is in response to a lawsuit against Baylor and several officials including interim President David Garland by […]
Leadership & Policy
Brown University President Reappointed for 2nd 5-year Term
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The president of Brown University has been reappointed, extending her tenure into 2022. The Corporation of Brown University appointed Christina Paxson to a second five-year term. Chancellor Samuel Mencoff says the group is confident in Paxson’s “steady hand, clear vision, energetic leadership and boundless passion for Brown.” He notes that the reappointment […]
Students
John King to Succeed Kati Haycock as Education Trust CEO
The announcement that former U.S. Secretary of Education John King has been named Ed Trust president and CEO is winning plaudits from many.
Students
The Essential Nature of HBCUs
For me, it was not a matter of if I was going to attend an HBCU; it was a question of which HBCU I was going to attend.
African-American
Educational Reach of ‘Hidden Figures’ Soaring
Educators say the movie “Hidden Figures” is considered a surprise from Hollywood in that it presents a valuable teaching supplement on film that depicts a real life story absent illuminated drama.
Students
Georgia Debates Bill at Odds with U.S. Rules on Campus Assault
ATLANTA — A panel of Georgia lawmakers has approved a bill requiring college officials and employees to report sexual violence and other crimes to law enforcement, clashing with existing federal guidance laying out specific requirements under civil rights law. The bill also would bar schools from taking any disciplinary steps such as suspending a student […]
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