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Section: Demographics
Demographics
N.C. A&T Students File Federal Lawsuit Over Removal of Campus Voting Sites
Students from multiple North Carolina institutions challenge state election board's decision to eliminate on-campus early voting locations
January 29, 2026
African-American
ASALH Marks Century of Black History Month Celebrations in 2026
The organization announced "A Century of Black History Commemorations" as the national theme for Black History Month 2026, which begins Feb. 1.
January 26, 2026
African-American
Smithsonian Exhibition Showcases Hidden Archives of Historically Black Colleges
New exhibit reveals how HBCUs have served as stewards of African American history and culture for generations.
January 23, 2026
African-American
State of the Dream 2026: From Regression to Signs of a Black Recession
Black workers face 'economic recession' as unemployment soars, federal jobs disappear.
January 21, 2026
Women
Higher Education Leaders Discuss Student Impact, Future Amid Federal Policy Changes
Higher education leaders are warning that proposed federal policy changes could create new barriers for students, particularly women and those from marginalized communities, as the Trump administration moves forward with significant funding cuts and program reclassifications.
January 15, 2026
African-American
Universities Mark MLK Day 2026 with Community Service, Civil Rights Programming
The celebrations come amid ongoing national debates over diversity programs in higher education and as the United States marks its semiquincentennial year.
January 14, 2026
Demographics
Unmet Demand for Afterschool Programs Reaches Record High Among Black Families
The study found found that parents of nearly 5.7 million Black children want to enroll their child in afterschool programs, but only 1.3 million Black children are currently enrolled.
January 7, 2026
African-American
Grinnell College Mourns Passing of Trailblazing Alumna Edith Renfrow Smith at 111
The granddaughter of enslaved people, Edith Renfrow Smith made history in 1937 as Grinnell's first Black female graduate, earning a degree in psychology with a minor in economics.
January 6, 2026
African-American
Gospel Music Legend and Howard University Icon Rev. Richard L. Smallwood Dies at 77
Richard Smallwood's dedication to both spiritual formation and intellectual rigor led him back to Howard University in the early 2000s.
January 5, 2026
Demographics
SIU Carbondale Honors Dr. Melvin C. Terrell's Transformative Impact on Higher Education
University launches dual initiative to preserve scholar-practitioner's four decades of leadership through special collection and renamed campus gathering space.
December 19, 2025
Demographics
Massachusetts Math Crisis: Nearly One-Third of Districts Fail to Provide High-Quality Curricula, New Report Finds
State's reputation as education leader at risk as equity gaps widen in math instruction.
December 17, 2025
Demographics
College Application Volume Surges 9% as Students Cast Wider Nets, International Applicants Drop
By December 1, 1,158,805 first-year applicants had submitted 6,237,325 applications to 916 colleges and universities—a 4% increase in applicants and a 9% rise in total applications compared to the same point last year.
December 15, 2025
African-American
Joint Center Outlines Five Principles to Expand Economic Mobility for Black Workers in Non-Degree Credential Programs
The brief addresses growing concerns that Black workers could be excluded from emerging opportunities in advanced manufacturing, energy, and technology despite historic federal funding flowing into these sectors through the CHIPS and Science Act, Inflation Reduction Act, and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
December 15, 2025
Demographics
Rod Paige, First Black U.S. Education Secretary and Architect of No Child Left Behind, Dies at 92
Paige's tenure as education secretary from 2001 to 2005 marked a pivotal shift in federal education policy.
December 10, 2025
Demographics
Report Reveals Widespread School Funding Inequities as Federal Education Cuts Loom
The report documents a troubling reversal in progress toward equitable funding distribution, with 11 fewer states showing progressive funding patterns compared to the previous year.
December 10, 2025
Demographics
New UCLA Report Finds Educational Investments Could Yield $72.6 Billion Annually in Public Benefits
The study arrives amid profound demographic shifts that will see students of color become nearly three out of every four school-age children by 2060.
December 10, 2025
Demographics
New Jersey Initiative Re-Enrolls Over 13,500 Adults Who Left College Without Degrees
Program generates $74 million in recaptured tuition, awards 1,400 credentials through statewide partnership.
December 2, 2025
Demographics
Public Confidence in Four-Year Degrees Plummets, New Poll Reveals
The poll found that just 33% of respondents believe a four-year degree is worth the investment due to improved job prospects and lifetime earnings, while 63% contend that graduates too often leave campus burdened with substantial debt but lacking specific job skills.
November 30, 2025
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