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2012: A Year in Review

When historians review 2012 for its noteworthy moments, events and milestones, they will find the year was a trying one for the American higher education system, despite its being able to educate and enlighten thousands in search of more choices and preparation for adult self-sufficiency.

Faculty & Staff

Mayor Supports Ouster of UDC President

The University of the District of Columbia board of trustees, citing the need to “go in a different direction,” fired Sessoms with nearly a year left on his contract.

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Four HBCUs Among Six Institutions Selected in NCAA Grant Program

The NCAA has selected six universities to participate in its Limited-Resources Institutions Grant Program to help them better fulfill requirements of the NCAA student-athlete academic performance standards.

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University of Missouri Opposes Release of Education Course Outlines

The National Council on Teacher Quality is trying to force the university to release copies of course syllabuses as part of its effort to monitor what aspiring teachers learn in college.

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Faculty & Staff

HBCUs’ Self-Inflicted Wounds, Friendly Fire and Other Consequential Outcomes

.The high turnover rate in leadership at the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities has reached the crisis stage.

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African-American

HBCU Leaders Must Acclimate Themselves with Corporate Practices to Remain Relevant

Washington – In order to ensure the future vitality of HBCUs, leaders of the institutions must position their faculty and students inside the corporate world to learn needs of business and how to speak business language.

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Leadership & Policy

Scandals Threaten FAMU’s Accreditation

A series of scandals in the last year, including the hazing death of a drum major, is now threatening to cost Florida A&M University its academic reputation.

Indiana University Student Group Urges Campus-Wide Strike

Indiana University students concerned about reductions in state funding for higher education and IU’s management of programs are calling for an all-campus strike in April in protest.

Making It: How HBCU Education Helped Shape Will Packer

Noted filmmaker says attending an HBCU set the foundation for him to be successful in his career.

Leadership & Policy

Florida University Leaders Trying to Avoid Tuition Hike

State university presidents and student government leaders are offering Florida lawmakers a tuition deal.

Auditor Says Southern Miss Misused $5.3M in Katrina Aid

Federal Emergency Management Agency officials must decide whether to demand the money’s return or discard the finding.

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HBCUs, Places for All to Learn

Many Historically White Institutions (HWIs) continue to struggle to provide environments that are welcoming to students of color and conducive to their holistic development.

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