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Native Americans

Tribal College Close to Collapse

DAVIS, Calif. On a remote stretch of land where stray chickens outnumber students, California’s only tribal college is clinging to life against seemingly insurmountable odds.

Community Colleges

Louisiana Community College Leader to Return to the Classroom

BATON ROUGE, La. Dr. Walter G. Bumphus, who has served as president of Louisiana’s fledgling Community and Technical College System for the past five years, is stepping down to accept a teaching job at the University of Texas at Austin.

Will They Overcome?

While more HBCU newspapers are publishing regularly and going online, the issue of censorship and control appears to be intensifying, even at many public HBCUs, where the First Amendment covers student media.

Perspectives: Educating, Challenging Future Journalists of Color

At many HBCUs, journalism educators are bemoaning students’ lack of critical thinking skills, poor command of basic grammar and ignorance about current events.

Leadership & Policy

Bennett College President Prepares for a Year of Achievement Before Stepping Down

When Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole announced on July 11 that she would retire as president of Bennett College in June of 2007…

Will They Overcome?

If The Meter at Tennessee State University and The Hilltop at Howard University are indicators

Leadership & Policy

University of Cincinnati Offers Free Cell Phones to Incoming Freshmen

The University of Cincinnati has launched a voluntary program that offers all incoming freshmen a free cellular telephone…

Professional Appointments

Cynthia E. Nance has been appointed dean of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville School of Law. Nance, who had been an associate professor in the law school, is the first female and first Black dean in the law school’s history. She earned a bachelor’s from Chicago State University and a master’s and law degree […]

Educating, Challenging Future Journalists of Color

Sept. 10 will kick off National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week…

Community Colleges

Wal-Mart 101: Creating Retail Management Courses In Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen wants the state to do a better job at preparing students for careers at Wal-Mart.

Faculty & Staff

Just the Stats: Faculty at Tribal Colleges

In the July editions of my column, I presented data showing that minority faculty were more likely to dwell in the ranks of assistant professor than full professor, and that they were glaringly under-represented in various disciplines, including law. Since then, a number of Diverse readers have suggested that I take a closer look at faculty at minority-serving institutions. This week, I’ll examine faculty statistics at Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs).

Black Colleges Diversifying By Recruiting More Hispanics

ATLANTA Squeezed by stiff competition for their traditional students, historically Black colleges are making a push to recruit Hispanics.

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