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U of Michigan to Hire 20 Tenure-Track Faculty as Part of Anti-Racism Initiative

The University of Michigan (UM) will hire at least 20 tenure-track faculty – versed in academic work on structural racism and racial inequality – over the next three years as part of its new anti-racism initiative. “We’re building on all of the existing focus, attention, expertise, commitment with the specifics in terms of focus on […]

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U.S. House Approves Bill to Give Lumbee Tribe Federal Recognition

The U.S. House has approved the Lumbee Recognition Act, a bill to give the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina federal recognition, WBTW reported. The bill will now go to the Senate after House approval for the bill came Monday afternoon. The Lumbee Recognition Act “would give Lumbee Tribe members access to services and benefits provided […]

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New Joint Initiative Founded to Support HBCU Students in STEM Fields

The American Chemistry Council, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, The Chemours Company and HBCU Week Foundation announced Tuesday a joint-equity, diversity and inclusion initiative to help underrepresented groups succeed in the chemical industry. The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) will give opportunities for companies and other parties to fund and create scholarships, internships and […]

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Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College and Spelman College to Allow Some Students on Campus in Spring

Atlanta’s three largest historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) plan to allow some students on campus for the spring semester, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College and Spelman College held only virtual classes this fall. Despite the recent COVID-19 surge, the schools are optimistic for their spring semester plans. Reverting to exclusively […]

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Trinity Washington University Launches New Racial Equity Action Plan

Trinity Washington University recently launched Trinity DARE: Driving Actions for Racial Equity, a five-pronged plan to address systemic inequalities as an institution.

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2020 Dr. John Hope Franklin Awardees Recognized by Diverse

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education held its annual Dr. John Hope Franklin award ceremony virtually, honoring three educators whose scholarship and work represents the tradition of the late pioneering historian.

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Troy University Renames and Dedicates Building to the late Congressman John Lewis

In the 1950s, Troy University neglected to admit the late Congressman John Lewis but since then, has recently dedicated the main campus building in his honor, reported the Associated Press.   In August, the Troy University Board of Trustees had voted to rename the historic Bibb Graves Hall, a former Alabama governor with ties to […]

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15-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Student to Attend Clark Atlanta University

A Tennessee 15-year-old is one of Clark Atlanta University’s youngest students ever, according to a university press release. Emory Pruitt enrolled at the Historically Black university for fall 2020, having graduated high school early with a 3.7 GPA. Pruitt faced several hurdles, such as racism in her hometown, but she persevered, according to university officials. […]

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Native American Studies Programs Focus on Leadership Development, Community Building

Native American studies departments and programs in higher education do more than just teach about the oppression of Native Americans in U.S. history. They are working to preserve indigenous cultures by introducing and expanding coursework that offers strong ties to community building.

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Digitizing Indigenous Languages: Scholars Use Technology To Preserve Their Native Languages

About 300 distinct Indigenous languages flourished among Native American nations before European colonizers set foot in what would become the U.S. Today, only about a third of those languages exist. Of those, about 90% are at risk of becoming extinct by 2050, according to the National Congress of American Indians.

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Boeing Pledges $1.5 Million to Allen University Renovation

Boeing will be giving $1.5 million toward the $11 million renovation of the former Good Samaritan-Waverly Hospital at Allen University, The State reported. Boeing’s pledge brings the total committed amount of the project up to $6 million, Allen President Dr. Ernest McNealey said. The former Black hospital will house an Institute on Civility, Allen’s School […]

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Study: Black People Who Attend HBCUs May Have Lower Health Risks Later in Life

A new study suggests that African Americans who attend historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) might have a lower risk for health problems later in life than those who attend predominantly white institutions (PWIs), BET reported. The study — published in the American Journal of Epidemiology — showed that Black people enrolled in HBCUs had […]

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