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Section: Demographics
Students
Tennessee HBCUs Take On Obesity
The Tennessee Department of Health has announced that five historically Black institutions in the state are part of a grant program to help the schools educate their respective campus communities about the dangers of obesity.
February 27, 2013
Leadership & Policy
Summit Drills In on America’s Dropout Rate
In the United States, a student drops out of school every 26 seconds and more than 3,000 children leave school every day.
February 26, 2013
Faculty & Staff
Judge: No Foul Play in UDC Tenure Decision
A former law school faculty member at the University of the District of Columbia failed to provide any evidence that gender or race discrimination was responsible for her denial of tenure, a federal judge has ruled.
February 26, 2013
Students
UNM Working To Increase Black Student Enrollment
The University of New Mexico has hired a recruiter to bring more Black students to the university system.
February 25, 2013
Students
Howard Professor Uses Hip-Hop as a Literary Lesson
Last October, Gilbert Perkins, 31, found himself on the coveted stage at TEDx’s Mid Atlantic Conference.
February 25, 2013
African-American
HBCUs Produce Leaders Not Only Domestically, But Also Abroad
In the late 1950s and early 1960s, alumni and officials of Black colleges like Lincoln and Howard became a familiar presence at independence celebrations of several African countries.
February 25, 2013
Students
Urban Male Initiative: Seeing Students Where They Are To Get Them To Where They Need To Be
The Urban Male Initiative program at Community College of Denver wasn’t around to answer the Black, Brown and College Bound Conference’s first call to action seven years ago to rescue Black and Latino males from consistently ranking at the bottom of all indicators of educational attainment.
February 24, 2013
Latinx
Forum: Black Male Incarceration Adds to Social Woes Predicted in Moynihan Report
Scholar and author Michelle Alexander says misguided criminal justice policies have worsened conditions for poor Black families far beyond what the late Daniel Patrick Moynihan predicted in 1965.
February 24, 2013
African-American
Black History Month: The Debate Rages On
One cannot log on to the Internet, listen to talk radio (of all political persuasions) come across a number of blogs and other forms of media without encountering a discussion on Black History month.
February 21, 2013
African-American
Cruz Says ‘Land of Opportunity’ Facing Crisis
Educator kicks off Black, Brown and College Bound conference with a call to action on behalf of Black and Latino males.
February 21, 2013
Leadership & Policy
Stephens Found His Calling in Fundraising
Stephens, who died Feb. 14, found his place in life and blazed trails along the way.
February 21, 2013
Faculty & Staff
Iowa University Faculty OKs Exceptions for Military
The University of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate has approved a new policy that would let military personnel and veterans carry out their duties or receive medical treatment without worrying about missing class.
February 20, 2013
African-American
Colleges Continue to Increase Diversity in Post-Segregation Era
Today, as many schools celebrate desegregation milestone anniversaries, the impact in the post-segregation era feeds discussion and debate.
February 20, 2013
Students
Research Shows Grit Plays Key Role in Black Males’ College Success
Ohio State associate professor finds perseverance and passion to pursue goals are intangibles that push students past academic barriers.
February 19, 2013
African-American
Ifill Ready to Resume Fight for the Marginalized
Sherrilyn Ifill wanted to be a civil rights lawyer, but she never dreamed she would someday lead the historic NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund.
February 19, 2013
African-American
Will African-Americans Be Used as a Wedge Against Immigration Reform?
Tonight in New York City, the Lunar New Year meets Black History month as the Asian American Legal Defense Fund honors legendary Freedom Rider, civil rights activist and long-time Georgia Congressman John Lewis.
February 18, 2013
Leadership & Policy
UNCF’s Latest Challenge is Engaging Youth
The United Negro College Fund’s primary goal remains keeping students in school after getting them in.
February 18, 2013
African-American
Future of HBCUs Hinges on Ability to Evolve
The need for stronger, more efficient administration lies at the forefront of HBCUs’ most plaguing issues.
February 18, 2013
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