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Section: Demographics
African-American
Putting the Facts and Race in Perspective in the Zimmerman Acquittal
Still have a problem with the acquittal in the Trayvon Martin killing? The basic facts still don’t add up to me either.
July 15, 2013
African-American
Without Timely PPL Fix, College Officials See Another Dire Financial Fall Ahead
At HBCUs alone, more than 12,000 students were affected last year by the revised Parent Plus Loan standards, collectively costing the institutions tens of millions of dollars in anticipated income.
July 14, 2013
Sports
Moody’s Eyes Howard University Credit Rating Amid Troubles
Moody’s Investors Service is reviewing Howard University for a possible downgrade of its credit rating as the historically Black college faces financial challenges.
July 10, 2013
Faculty & Staff
We Have Come a Long Way on Racial Issues, But We Have a Long Way to Go
A few days ago, we were discussing the modern Civil Rights Movement in the five-week summer session course that I am teaching.
July 10, 2013
Leadership & Policy
Coppin State University Names New President
Coppin State University named Mortimer Neufville president on Tuesday following a vote by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents.
July 9, 2013
Students
Southern University Collecting Yearbook Fees, But No Book Produced
A new audit says Southern University has been collecting student fees for a yearbook that hasn’t been produced for five years.
July 8, 2013
African-American
Asiana Crash Exposes 21st Century Racism on Twitter
If you see the Internet as raceless, colorblind and digital, think again my friend. It’s a breeding ground for 21st Century racism. Witness the instances of the nearly instantaneous anti-Asian racist tweets soon after the Asiana Airlines crash this weekend. On social media, you can see the knee-jerky reaction. It’s racism in real time. Time […]
July 8, 2013
African-American
New Interim Executive Director Appointed for White House HBCU Office
Following the departure of Dr. John Wilson, the U.S. Education Department has named yet another interim executive director to run the White House Initiative on HBCUs.
July 8, 2013
Students
Keeping Higher Education on the Minds of Students
Before you know it the fall semester will be back in full swing on college campuses and students have some decisions to make.
July 7, 2013
African-American
FAMU Turnaround Marches On at Steady Pace
When the revived band begins practicing in a few weeks, it will be the most prominent sign that rebuilding of the historic institution is taking a giant step forward.
July 7, 2013
African-American
New Teaching Standards May Threaten HBCU Education Programs
HBCU education deans say new standards could jeopardize future for generation of students.
July 3, 2013
Leadership & Policy
Appreciation: Alcorn State President Pays Tribute to William Gray
William H. “Bill” Gray III, former U.S. Representative, passed away Monday in London at the age of 71. Alcorn State’s president reflects on Gray’s legacy.
July 3, 2013
Faculty & Staff
Alabama State University Awarded $800,000 for Voting Rights Center
Alabama State University receives funding to build the third Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights Interpretive Center, which is slated to open in March 2015.
July 2, 2013
Students
William Gray, Former Congressman and UNCF President, Dies
Gray, an ex-U.S. Rep, first Black Majority Whip, and former president of the United Negro College Fund passed away Monday at the age of 71.
July 2, 2013
LGBTQ+
What Diversity and Equality Look Like
The Supreme Court’s ruling on DOMA last week led to a weekend filled with hundreds of wedding celebrations.
July 1, 2013
Students
Xavier University Pushes Students ‘Out the Door’ in Four Years
Xavier University is increasing the rate of students completing college through the “Out the Door in 4” program.
July 1, 2013
Students
How the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Will Affect You
Total student loan debt in the USA now hovers above $1 trillion, exceeding total credit card debt for the first time — and the interest rate doubled today.
July 1, 2013
Students
Educators Discuss Creating an Inclusive Environment for LGBTQ Students
The “Expanding the Circle” summer institute offered best practices and initiatives in academia and student affairs for LGBTQ students.
June 30, 2013
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