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HBCUs
'The Kamala Effect:' Harris's Nomination is Bringing Attention to HBCUs
In a study of social media posts, researchers found that more people from across the globe are taking notice of HBCUs.
August 23, 2024
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Institutions
Manhattan College Becomes Manhattan University
The New York State Board of Regents has approved the name change from Manhattan College to Manhattan University.
August 22, 2024
Manhattan College has changed its name to Manhattan University partly to reflect its increased degree and certificate program offerings as well as its aspirations for international recognition.
HBCUs
Foundation Gives $6.5M To Refurbish Fields at HBCUs in Georgia, Alabama
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation has committed $6.5 million to help refurbish athletics fields at four historically Black colleges and universities in Georgia and Alabama.
August 22, 2024
Albany State University has a newly refurbished football field thanks to a grant from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation.
Reports & Data
Report Outlines Assesses Civics Education at Community Colleges
A new Community College and Civics Report suggests that civics education and resources may be lacking at community colleges across the country.
August 21, 2024
Dr. R. Lance Holbert
Institutions
Senators Slam Book Dumping at New College of Florida
Senators Patty Murray and Susan Collins release a statement regarding the dumping of library books at New College of Florida.
August 21, 2024
Sen. Susan Collins
Institutions
UK and UNL Disband Their DEI Offices
The University of Kentucky and The University of Nebraska- Lincoln are disbanding their DEI offices.
August 20, 2024
Univeristy of Kentucky
Leadership & Policy
Ohio University Names Residence Hall After Former President
Ohio University has named its new South Green residence hall after former president Dr. Roderick J. McDavis.
August 20, 2024
Dr. Roderick J. McDavis
International
Association Plans Africa-wide Universities Research Archive
The Association of African Universities is investing $60,000 in an electronic research archive to capture research output from African universities.
August 19, 2024
Olusola Oyewole
Institutions
College Inside-Out Initiative Gets $1M Boost Through Federal Grant
About $1 million of the federal grant is earmarked to expand and diversify the Muhlenberg College’s Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program.
August 16, 2024
Muhlenberg’s community engagement librarian Jess Denke (left) and psychology professor Dr. Kate Richmond co-lead the college’s Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program.
HBCUs
Adage Capital Gifts $10M to Launch UNCF’s Project ACCLAIM
Student participants in Project ACCLAIM can expect rigorous course work and hands-on experiences to help propel them into the financial services sector.
August 16, 2024
Morehouse College is a partner institution in the United Negro College Fund's Project ACCLAIM (Accelerating Learning in Asset Investment Management).
Institutions
ACLU of Florida Rebukes Book Disposal at New College of Florida
The ACLU of Florida responded to allegations that the New College of Florida discreetly dumped hundreds of library books in a landfill.
August 16, 2024
New College of Florida
Students
Saint Augustine’s Delays Student Move-in, Classes
Classes at Saint Augustine’s University have been delayed by two weeks due partly to repairs needed from damage caused by Tropical Storm Debbie.
August 14, 2024
Saint Augustine’s University
From the Magazine
A New Era of Excellence
One year ago, Dr. Valerie Kinloch became the 15th president of her alma mater, Johnson C. Smith University.
August 14, 2024
Dr. Valerie Kinloch
Institutions
Seven Institutions Win Grants to Improve College Completion Rates
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded more than $40 million in grant funding to improve college completion rates for underserved students.
August 14, 2024
James Kvaal
Community Colleges
Series Debunks Common Misperceptions of Community College Bachelor’s Degree
The Data Points series highlights impacts of community college bachelor’s degree programs and career prospects among diverse populations.
August 13, 2024
The Data Points series highlights impacts of community college bachelor’s degree programs and career prospects among diverse populations.
HBCUs
Senior Leadership Shakeup at FAMU
Florida A&M University Interim President Timothy L. Beard has announced senior leadership changes on the horizon for the embattled institution.
August 13, 2024
Dr. Timothy L. Beard
Community Colleges
Howard Community College Receives $2.5M from Famed Couple
Thomas P. Clement and his wife, Wonsook Kim, are gifting $2.5 million in support of STEM programming at Howard Community College.
August 12, 2024
Thomas P. Clement and his wife, Wonsook Kim, bestowed an historic $2.5 million gift upon Howard Community College to help support it science, technology, engineering, and mathematics division.
Students
Sacramento State Kicks Off Black Honors College
Sacramento State Black Honors College launches its first cohort with celebration.
August 12, 2024
The inaugural class of the Sacramento State Black Honors College, shown here along with campus and national leaders, was introduced at a ceremony marking the opening of the new first-of-its-kind education initiative.
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