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LGBTQ+
Emerging Scholar Profile: Perry Grasps Black Politics
If you ask Dr. Ravi K. Perry how he defines himself, he is quick to point out that he’s a scholar-activist. “All of my work has been aligned with my goal of trying to impact the lived conditions of marginalized communities,” says Perry, chair and associate professor of the Department of Political Science at Virginia Commonwealth University.
February 1, 2018
African-American
Black History Month: Opportune Time for Health Emphasis
In celebration of Black History Month, we remember Booker T. Washington as the founder of a historic initiative focused on addressing Black health disparities. Washington founded Tuskegee University, an HBCU formerly named Tuskegee Institute. What many do not know is that he also was the founder of National Negro Health Week, an annual observance in the United States from 1915 to 1951 dedicated to improving overall health in Black communities.
January 30, 2018
African-American
Emerging Scholar Profile: Curry and the Relevance of Philosophy
Having grown up in a working-class family in Lake Charles, La., Dr. Tommy Curry is no stranger to intellectual adversity.
January 25, 2018
African-American
Higher Ed Mostly Evades Impact of Government Shutdown
The federal government voted to end the shutdown on Monday. Although higher education officials and experts say the effects on colleges and universities could have been severe, they say the consequences have been relatively minimal this time around.
January 22, 2018
African-American
Tuskegee’s New African-American Studies Minor Crosses Disciplinary Lines
Tuskegee University will introduce an African-American studies minor this fall.
January 17, 2018
African-American
Vanderbilt Pays Tribute to Black SEC Pioneer Player
Billed as “an evening of conversation about the intersection of race and sports,” Wednesday’s program at the National Museum of African American History and Culture was actually much more.
January 11, 2018
African-American
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.
January 3, 2018
Asian American Pacific Islander
A Cheerleader for Art Education
When Samuel — or Sammy — Hoi, president of Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), was awarded the Ford Foundation’s Art of Change Fellowship with a cohort of poets, musicians and multimedia artists, he realized something about his work.
January 3, 2018
African-American
FAMU’s New President Accused of Defamation for “Hot Mic” Remarks
Within days of being appointed president of Florida A&M University, Dr. Larry Robinson has become embroiled in a dispute involving one of his vice presidents, several members of the board of trustees and shocking comments reportedly made into an open mic and broadcast live by the campus radio station.
December 11, 2017
African-American
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.
December 11, 2017
African-American
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.
December 3, 2017
African-American
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.”
December 3, 2017
African-American
Scholar Studies the Complexity of Black Identity
Dr. Robert Patterson’s passion for education began early. As a young child, he carried a clipboard and wore glasses, as if he were already teaching a classroom.
November 28, 2017
African-American
TMCF Adds Two New Board Members
Board members Phyllis Harris and Gail Thomas both come from the private sector where they have led departments at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and Microsoft, respectively
November 27, 2017
Asian American Pacific Islander
DOJ Affirmative Action Investigation Unprecedented, Experts Say
News that the Department of Justice has threatened to sue Harvard University if it fails to turn over applicant records, has raised new concerns about the future of affirmative action.
November 26, 2017
African-American
More Hispanics, Latinos Attending Kansas Colleges
TOPEKA, Kan. — The racial and ethnic makeup of students attending state universities in Kansas still does not reflect the state’s more diverse population, according to a new report provided to the Kansas Board of Regents. The numbers of Hispanic and Latino students have grown over the past six years and now makes up 6.6 […]
November 25, 2017
LGBTQ+
Between Policy and Practice: A Well-Rounded Social Justice Advocate
At a young age, David J. Johns spent an hour traveling to and from school to receive the quality education that his mother –an impassioned social justice advocate— knew would give him access to opportunities for a better life.
November 20, 2017
African-American
New Questions in NSSE Survey Spark Important Conversations
A topical module around inclusiveness and engagement with cultural diversity debuted in this year’s NSSE survey, and the results prompted discussions around teaching practices.
November 16, 2017
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