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Sports
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Tuition Waivers for Native Americans Paying Dividends The Exploitation of College Sports Advocates Push to Open Doors to College for Homeless, Foster Care Youth Jackson State Students Develop Groundbreaking ‘Smart Mat’ for Diabetics
January 14, 2016
Students
Arizona Legislators Introduce Bill Allowing Firearms on Campus
PHOENIX ― A House Republican concerned about active shooter situations has introduced a measure allowing holders of concealed weapons permits to carry firearms on college campuses. Bill sponsor Rep. Sonny Borrelli, R-Lake Havasu City, said Wednesday that recent school shootings in Oregon at Umpqua Community College and Northern Arizona University highlight the Legislature’s need to […]
January 14, 2016
Students
HBCU Marching Band Prepares for Annual Honda Battle of the Bands
The Lincoln University Orange Crush Roaring Lion marching band is set to perform for the first time at the annual Honda Battle of the Bands on Jan. 30.
January 12, 2016
Community Colleges
Community Colleges to Get Rid of Out-of-state Teachers
By Associated Press DENVER — The Colorado Community College System is warning several dozen online instructors that their jobs are at risk if they do not live in Colorado. The Denver Post that college system officials say they are “phasing out” teachers who live outside the state. They say it has become too expensive and […]
January 12, 2016
Faculty & Staff
NEWTONA “TINA” JOHNSON
NEWTONA “TINA” JOHNSON has been appointed interim vice provost for academic affairs at Middle Tennessee State University. She was a professor of English and director of the university’s women’s and gender studies program. She earned a bachelor’s from the University of Sierra Leone, a master’s from Dalhousie University in Canada, a master’s from Concordia University in Canada and a doctorate from Emory University.
January 12, 2016
Community Colleges
JAMEL SANTA CRUZE BELL
JAMEL SANTA CRUZE BELL has been named interim president of Eureka College in Illinois, effective in July 2016. She is vice president for strategic and diversity initiatives at Eureka. Bell earned a bachelor’s from Missouri Western State University, and a master’s and a doctorate from the University of Kansas.
January 12, 2016
Sports
MIKE GARRETT
MIKE GARRETT has been named executive director for athletics at California State University, Los Angeles. Most recently, he served as athletic director at Langston University in Oklahoma. He earned a bachelor’s from the University of Southern California and a juris doctor from the Western State College of Law at Argosy University.
January 12, 2016
Leadership & Policy
MARY-RITA MOORE
MARY-RITA MOORE has been named president of Triton College, effective in January. She was interim president of Triton. She earned a bachelor’s and a master’s from Rosary College, now Dominican University.
January 12, 2016
Faculty & Staff
SEELPA KESHVALA
SEELPA KESHVALA has been appointed president of Lone Star College-Cy-Fair. She was president of the Warsaw Campus of Ivy Tech Community College. Keshvala earned a bachelor’s, a master’s and a doctorate from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.
January 12, 2016
Leadership & Policy
H.E.L.F. Serves to Enhance HBCU Leadership
The Higher Education Leadership Foundation (H.E.L.F.) is helping to spearhead a movement that honors the HBCU tradition while challenging the universities to become even greater and more responsive to the needs of today’s students.
January 11, 2016
Students
MONICA E. MONROE
MONICA E. MONROE has been appointed dean of students of the University of Pennsylvania Law School, effective in February. She is associate dean of students and a lecturer in law at the George Washington University Law School. Monroe earned a bachelor’s from Boston University and a juris doctor from George Washington.
January 11, 2016
African-American
Why I Still Support HBCUs Even Though I Just Left One
Minority-serving institutions are as vital as public schools and need equal support and funding.
January 10, 2016
Students
Jackson State Students Develop Groundbreaking ‘Smart Mat’ for Diabetics
Four engineering students from Jackson State University have developed an innovative device that could have far-reaching effects.
January 10, 2016
Disabilties
In Case You Missed It…
Leadership Program Guiding Calif. Farm Workers to Technology Innocent Until Proven Guilty, but is Anyone in Higher Ed Standing With Bill Cosby? Wishful Thinking Won’t Erase Need for Race-Conscious Admission Policies Forum Examines ‘Unintended Consequences’ of Blacks’ Incarceration
January 7, 2016
Faculty & Staff
SUNY Broome’s Health Care MOOC Gaining Global Attention
Foundations for Assisting in Home Care is targeted at individuals who are considering pursuing a degree in health care and anyone who feels the need for guidance on how to assist the elderly or those who are ill.
January 5, 2016
HBCUs
Alabama Joins Interstate College Agreement
DOTHAN, Ala. ― Alabama colleges and universities will soon have an easier way to offer online courses to students in other states, and out-of-state institutions will have the same opportunity to offer online course in Alabama, thanks to an interstate agreement. Currently, to offer distance education courses in Alabama, colleges and universities must gain approval […]
January 5, 2016
Community Colleges
Innocent Until Proven Guilty, but is Anyone in Higher Ed Standing With Bill Cosby?
If Bill Cosby used to give millions to your school, as he did to Spelman College, you can be assured that the money is now being put to good use — for his legal defense.
January 4, 2016
Students
Higginbotham Dedicated to Ensuring History of Blacks Valued
This month, Dr. Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham takes the reins of the venerable ASALH and seek to educate the masses about the importance of Black history.
January 4, 2016
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