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African-American

Little Rock Nine Member Thelma Mothershed Wair Dies at the Age of 83

Thelma Watershed Wair, who made history as one of the Little Rock Nine who integrated an Arkansas high school in 1957, died over the weekend. She was 83.

African-American

International Colloquium on Black Males in Education to Take Place Later this Month

The 2024 International Colloquium on Black Males in Education will occur October 23 - 25, 2024 at the Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown.

Faculty & Staff

Crenshaw Awarded the W.E.B Du Bois Medal from Harvard

Legal scholar Kimberlé W. Crenshaw was among those honored on Tuesday with the W.E.B. Du Bois Medal from The Hutchins Center for African & African American Research at Harvard University.

Students

Report: Black Girls Receive More Frequent and More Severe Discipline in School Than Other Girls

A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) points out that Black girls tend to face more and harsher forms of discipline than other girls including higher suspension and expulsion rates.

Demographics

Survey Highlights Gen Z's Reaction to a Kamala Harris Presidency

Almost half of Gen Z respondents in a newly published UCLA study said they were not motivated to vote at all in the 2024 presidential election prior to Kamala Harris’ nomination.

Reports & Data

New Survey Examines Student Perspectives on Campus Protests

A new survey out of Colby College shows differences in perceptions of on-campus political climates at colleges and universities that experienced large protests last spring compared to those that did not.

African-American

Xavier Mourns Former Administrator, Civil Rights Champion Sybil Haydel Morial

Retired Xavier University of Louisiana administrator Sybil Haydel Morial has died at age 91.

Students

ASALH to Host ‘African Americans in the Arts’ Conference

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) will host its Annual Meeting Sept. 25-29 in Pittsburgh.

African-American

International Conference to Focus on Black Males in Education

The 2024 International Colloquium on Black Males in Education convenes Oct. 23-25.

Reports & Data

Report Underscores Diverse Approaches to Advising for HSIs

A new report explains how Hispanic-Serving Institutions can help model effective advising for diverse student populations.

Leadership & Policy

Award-Winning Journalist to Receive Lovejoy Award for Courage in Journalism

Miami Herald foreign correspondent Jacqueline Charles is being honored with Colby College’s Lovejoy Award for Courage in Journalism.

Faculty & Staff

The Future of Black Leadership

Dr. Alvin J. Schexnider draws upon his diverse experience as a faculty member and administrator at a number of colleges and universities.

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