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Howard University May Require Long Term Maintenance Following Bomb Cyclone

Howard University’s buildings were badly damaged last week when the steam flowing through the university’s structures clashed with the bitter cold causing pipes to burst.

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Community Colleges

FIRE Sues Essex County College

Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, or FIRE, a civil liberties group, has been advocating for former adjunct Lisa Durden.

Community Colleges

More Community Colleges Are Hiring Chief Diversity Officers

Following the model of four-year institutions, community colleges across the country have now begun to hire chief diversity officers (CDOs) at increasing rates.

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A Seasoned HBCU Leader Takes the Helm of TMCF

Dr. Harry Williams, the new leader of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund is known among peers for his focused, successful, low-key approach to tough challenges.

Baltimore City Community College Receives Grant for Tobacco Education

Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) is the latest school to receive a $20,000 grant to educate students on the effects of tobacco use and to develop and implement comprehensive tobacco-free policies.

Arkansas Baptist College Fires Its President

Dr. Joseph L. Jones has been ousted from his role as president of the HBCU, for his “lack of transparency,” according to board of trustees.

Arkansas Baptist College Seeks a Revival

Over the past few years, Arkansas Baptist College has received media attention for its troubled finances, administrative mishaps and sharp declines in enrollment. The new leadership at this HBCU is hoping to turn a new page in the institution’s long history.

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TMCF and Koch Collaboration Looks to Former Education Official to Lead Research Organization

A new research initiative created to support HBCUs and research fragile communities that lack access to education and economic opportunities has named Gerard Robinson, an education scholar and former school official, as its new executive director.

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Easing the Transition from Education to Employment

A new grant from Strada Education Network will help prepare MSI students for employment opportunities.

Study: Sexual Misconduct, Drug Misuse and Mental Health Are Major Issues at Community Colleges

While issues of sexual misconduct, drug misuse and mental health are much discussed in the higher education context, some researchers say that community colleges are often left out of the conversation.

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Minority-Serving Institutions Anxious Over Tax Bill

Income tax on graduate student waivers, fewer deductions on student loans and the taxation of endowments are only some of the effects the GOP’s tax bill will have.

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Outgoing TMCF Leader Says HBCUs Must Boost Enrollment, Finances

For Johnny Taylor, this sums up the struggle of HBCUs: “The market shifted, and you are economically challenged.”

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