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Talladega College President Knows From Experience Potential Pitfalls of Labeling

Dr. Billy Hawkins knows firsthand the dangers of being inaccurately diagnosed with a learning disability.

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Faculty & Staff

Political Strategist Brazile Donates Papers to Louisiana State University

Veteran Democratic political strategist and commentator Donna Brazile makes no secret of her pride in being a Louisiana native and LSU graduate.

African-American

Proponents Push for Creative Methods to Cultivate Interest in STEM

Even though mastery of math and science is a critical part of the effort to achieve more proportionate Black representation in STEM fields, a bigger part of the equation is to spark student interest in STEM careers.

Special Focus: Hispanic Heritage Month

This issue contains a special focus on Hispanics in higher education in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. We highlight the top universities for graduating Hispanic students in bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees.

Experts: HBCUs Need to Start Prepping Potential College Students

HBCUs and Predominantly Black Institutions should drill deeper into the K-12 systems in order to better prepare students for the demands of a college education.

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Leadership & Policy

HBCU Advocates Riding Wave of Wariness Over Proposed College Ratings System

In wake of Parent Plus loan “debacle,” Department of Education trying to quell anxiety as it moves toward the anticipated rollout of the system.

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Asian American Pacific Islander

Hong Kong Students on Strike in Democracy Battle

Thousands of Hong Kong college and university students boycotted classes Monday to protest Beijing’s decision to restrict voting reforms, the start of a weeklong strike that marks the latest phase in the battle for democracy in the southern Chinese city.

Faculty & Staff

Marc Morial: Not Interested in Succeeding Francis at Xavier University

Dr. Norman C. Francis’ decision to step down as president of Xavier University in New Orleans next year—a job that he’s held for nearly 47 years—has led to widespread speculation across the academic community over who might be his replacement.

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After Leaving UNCF, Labor Union Goes With Thurgood Marshall College Fund

AFSCME, one of the largest labor unions in the country, severed its ties with the United Negro College Fund earlier this summer over its decision to accept money from the controversial Koch brothers.

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University of Delaware Students Rally on Harassment; Professor Leaves

Hundreds of students at the University of Delaware called for more transparency in the school’s harassment policy during a rally Friday after a professor was accused of offering a student an “A” in exchange for sexual favors.

Study Links Discrimination, Blacks’ Risk of Mental Disorders

New research shows that African Americans and Caribbean Blacks who experience multiple types of discrimination are at a much greater risk for a variety of mental disorders, such as anxiety, depression and substance abuse.

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Beyond Enough is Enough: Offering Hope to Minority Youth

Will I always be seen as a person of color before I am seen as a human being?

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