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Section: Demographics
Native Americans
Fort Lewis College Names First Indigenous Presidential Finalist
In a historic move that signals a significant step toward reconciliation with its past, Fort Lewis College (FLC) has named Dr. Heather J. Shotton as the sole finalist for the institution's presidency.
April 1, 2025
African-American
Scholars at AABHE Conference Discuss Strategic Responses to Anti-DEI Legislation
Many of the attendees related stories about DEI crackdowns in their home states and expressed frustrations about feeling hamstrung in their efforts to serve students from underrepresented groups.
March 31, 2025
Women
Oakwood University Names First Female President in 129-Year History
Dr. Gina Spivey-Brown has been named the 12th president of Oakwood University, becoming the first woman to lead the historically Black Seventh-day Adventist institution in its 129-year history.
March 30, 2025
Latinx
Study: Latino Students Use Practical Strategies to Finance College Education
While Latino students demonstrate high financial need, they are employing effective cost-saving measures to make higher education affordable.
March 28, 2025
African-American
Morehouse's Black Men's Research Institute Explores Nuances of Black Fatherhood
The symposium took a multidimensional exploration of how Black men function as fathers to both biological and non-biological children in their communities.
March 27, 2025
Latinx
Preparing Academic Advisors to Serve at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
A new report reveals critical insights into how HSIs train and develop advisors to support Latine student success.
March 27, 2025
African-American
Morehouse College Symposium Challenges Stereotypes of Black Fatherhood
The two-day symposium on "Black fathers, fatherhood, and fathering" represents a cornerstone initiative for the BMRI, which was established to reframe narratives surrounding Black men's experiences in their families and communities.
March 26, 2025
African-American
CSUF Student Researcher Explores Black Barbie's Effect on Children's Self-Image
New research from a Cal State Fullerton student is shedding light on how Black Barbie dolls specifically influence young Black girls' perceptions of their own hair and beauty standards.
March 24, 2025
Demographics
One Million Behind Bars Now Have Access to Academic Research Through JSTOR
The JSTOR Access in Prison (JAIP) program has reached a remarkable milestone, now serving over one million incarcerated learners across the United States.
March 14, 2025
From the Magazine
The Evolving Landscape of Higher Education in America
The landscape of higher education in America has undergone a significant transformation over the past three decades, marked by a growing gender gap in college completion rates that spans every major racial and ethnic group.
March 13, 2025
Students
Southern States See Mixed Progress in College Affordability, SREB Report Finds
The South has made strides in college affordability, but significant challenges remain for lower-income students, according to new data released Thursday by the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB).
March 13, 2025
African-American
CBCE to Host Virtual Convening for Black Children's Education Amid Funding Challenges
The Center for Black Children in Education (CBCE) will host its "Call to Action" Virtual Convening on Thursday, March 13, bringing together educators, advocates, and thought leaders dedicated to advancing educational equity for Black children.
March 12, 2025
From the Magazine
The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership
The American Council on Education's “Moving the Needle” initiative is raising awareness about gender parity in higher education.
March 7, 2025
Women
Building an Academic Space for Black Women Scholars
How a small initiative transformed into a thriving digital community for Black feminist scholarship.
March 3, 2025
African-American
Usher to Receive Honorary Doctorate and Deliver Emory University's Commencement Address
Emory officials note that beyond his musical achievements, Usher has demonstrated a commitment to philanthropy through Usher's New Look (UNL), an Atlanta-based nonprofit he founded in 1999.
February 27, 2025
African-American
EdTrust-West Report Calls for Commission to Address Black Student Education Crisis in California
The report calls for the establishment of a State Commission on Black Education Transformation to address systemic issues plaguing the state's fragmented education governance structure.
February 27, 2025
From the Magazine
And the Oscar Goes To ... Everyone?
A group of law students are challenging Hollywood’s last gender divide with a proposal to end segregated acting awards.
February 27, 2025
African-American
Remembering Dr. Alvin F. Poussaint: A Pioneer for Diversity in Medicine and Education
Poussaint's tireless advocacy for diversity in medical education, transformed Harvard Medical School and influenced generations of physicians from underrepresented backgrounds.
February 26, 2025
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