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Section: Institutions
African-American
HBCUs Have A Champion in President Trump
When President Trump says he saved Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) he is 100% correct because he did. He could have cut their funding in his budget, signaled to Republicans they were not a priority, vetoed all bills increasing funding, and refused to publicly tout value, but he didn’t. During this year’s observance of HBCU Week, the record shows that there has been no greater champion for HBCUs in the White House than Donald J. Trump.
September 24, 2020
HBCUs
IBM Partners With HBCUs to Diversify Quantum Computing Workforce
In partnership with historically Black colleges and universities, IBM recently launched a quantum computing research initiative to raise awareness of the field and diversify the workforce.
September 21, 2020
Sports
Jackson State Names Deion Sanders Head Football Coach
Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders was named head football coach at Jackson State University, an HBCU based in Jackson, Mississippi, according to The Associated Press. Sanders is currently the offensive coordinator at Trinity Christian School-Cedar Hill in Texas. This will be his first stint as a head football coach. Acting Jackson State President […]
September 21, 2020
African-American
7th Annual National HBCU Pre-Law Summit and Law Expo Begins Virtually Sep. 24
The 7th annual National HBCU Pre-Law Summit and Law Expo will be entirely virtual and will take place from Thursday, Sep. 24 to Sunday, Sep. 27, according to the Summit’s founder, Evangeline Mitchell. The event is the “only major national pre-law event created especially for HBCU students and alumni interested in becoming lawyers.” Registration for […]
September 18, 2020
Community Colleges
Report Analyzes Impact of Guided Pathways Practices at Community Colleges
The Center for Community College Student Engagement’s new report analyzed the impact of guided pathways practices at community colleges across the country.
September 15, 2020
African-American
Public Charter Schools Send Thousands of Students to HBCUs Every Year
As a proud Spelman College student and KIPP Public Schools alum, I urge Sen. Kamala Harris to support public charter schools. Nearly 90% of Black Democratic primary voters support expanding access to more public school options, including charter schools. In Atlanta, where I live, 83% supported providing “more choice in the public school system,” including charters.
September 15, 2020
African-American
White House Initiative on HBCUs Conference Goes Virtual
The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will hold its first virtual conference this year and registration is free and open to the public.
September 14, 2020
HBCUs
Maryland Delegate Plans To Propose Bill Granting State HBCUs More Autonomy
Maryland Delegate Julian Ivey wants to give the state’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) greater independence by separating their governance from the University System of Maryland, Delmarva Now reported. According to Delmarva Now, the bill – which Ivey said is still being drafted – if passed by the General Assembly would grant autonomy to […]
September 10, 2020
Community Colleges
Steps Beyond Statements: Presidential Leadership in Building a Case for Inclusive Excellence
To say we live in interesting times is a vast understatement. The confluence of the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting economic upheaval, combined with the structural racism and the ensuing race-related tragedies that continue to plague our nation, has created a “perfect storm” of conditions shining a glaring light on the inequities in our society. Community college presidents are in the eye of this storm, and it is critical for us to demonstrate a commitment to eradicating racism and supporting social justice and, more importantly, to set forth a strategy to effect reform and achieve inclusive excellence.
September 10, 2020
Sports
Coach John Thompson, Jr. in Retrospect
Coach John Thompson, Jr. died on August 30, 2020, at the age of 78. He redefined college basketball and challenged stereotypes of black masculinity and mental aptitude. ESPN host Michael Wilbon calls him a mentor and a master teacher. Thompson’s journey began on September 2, 1941, in the segregated housing projects of Washington, DC’s Anacostia neighborhood. Thompson found solace and his identity on the basketball court in junior high and the local Police Boys Club. He went on to play center for Archbishop John Carroll Catholic High School, leading them to three city championships between 1958 and 1960. His athletic prowess earned him a scholarship to play for Providence College.
September 8, 2020
Community Colleges
Report Finds Enrollment Gaps at Community Colleges and Among Black Students
In the wake of COVID-19, community colleges and for-profit institutions as well as Black and male students were the highest impacted by continued online learning during the 2020 summer enrollment.
September 1, 2020
HBCUs
APLU Hosts Virtual 130th Anniversary of the Morrill Act of 1890
Over 600 higher education leaders and policymakers virtually attended an Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) webinar to celebrate the 130th anniversary of the Morrill Act of 1890.
August 31, 2020
African-American
The RNC’s Diversity of Thought or Just Misleading?
Clarence Henderson is a proud, self-proclaimed HBCU grad and a civil rights protestor from the ‘60s. He was also used by the Republicans last week at its convention to perpetrate another half-truth about the Republican Party. And every time it happens, it’s important that someone chime in to correct it.
August 31, 2020
MSIs
NASA Awards $587,000 in Grants to Minority Serving Institutions
In partnership with the National Science Foundation, NASA has awarded 14 planning grants totaling more than $587,000 to minority serving institutions (MSIs) through its Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP), NASA announced in a press release. The grants aim to broaden diversity and participation in engineering, in alignment with the Nation of Communities of […]
August 27, 2020
HBCUs
Higher Education Gets Little Focus at Republican National Convention
The Trump administration is looking to tout its support for HBCUs as one of its signature achievements over the past three and a half years.
August 26, 2020
Community Colleges
Dr. Diana Doyle to Retire as President June 2021
Dr. Diana Doyle, president of Arapahoe Community College (ACC), announced that she will retire in June 2021, the school reported. During her presidency, which will span over 11 years upon retirement, ACC established support services for veterans and students with disabilities and created three health service bachelor’s degree programs. Additionally, Doyle oversaw the building of […]
August 24, 2020
HBCUs
Jefferson Davis Parkway in New Orleans to be Renamed After Former Xavier University President
After a unanimous vote by council members, Jefferson Davis Parkway in New Orleans, Louisiana, will be renamed in honor of Dr. Norman C. Francis, the longtime former president of Xavier University of Louisiana and civil rights activist, according to NBC Philadelphia. In January, the street, which runs through Xavier, a historically Black university, will be […]
August 21, 2020
African-American
Spirit Airline Pledges $250,000 in Air Travel to Civil Rights Organizations
In the wake of Black Lives Matter protests this summer, a growing number of companies are making financial commitments to racial equity. Spirit Airlines has joined the wave of new efforts, promising $250,000 in air travel to nine civil rights organizations across the country. “At Spirit, we promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging and strongly […]
August 21, 2020
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