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Section: Institutions
Native Americans
And North Dakota Makes Four
It seems that the long battle for state support of tribal colleges is beginning to slowly pay off for American Indian leaders and supporters.
May 13, 2007
Students
Perspectives: Boosting Criminal Justice Education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
African Americans make up about 45 percent of the prison population, but fewer than 200 minorities hold doctorates in criminology. HBCUs provide the perfect environment for nurturing minority criminologists, but they need resources.
May 13, 2007
Students
New Prince George’s Community College President Formally Introduced
Largo, Md. Incoming Prince George’s Community College President Dr. Charlene M. Dukes was formally introduced to the public yesterday at a community forum, though she is no stranger to the college.
May 10, 2007
Leadership & Policy
Bettering the Black College Paradigm
As president of Huston-Tillotson University, Dr. Larry L. Earvin knows that a successful capital campaign will do wonders for his small, historically Black private school in Austin, Texas.
May 9, 2007
HBCUs
Liberian President Johnson Sirleaf Is Among Commencement Speaker Class of 2007
Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf will give the keynote address at commencement ceremonies at Langston University and Spelman College this month.
May 9, 2007
HBCUs
Fighting Environmental Racism
BATON ROUGE, La. The National Conference of Black Mayors unveiled a partnership Friday with environmental consultants Envirosource and Historically Black Colleges and Universities aimed at studying the impact of landfills on African-American communities.
May 3, 2007
Leadership & Policy
Supply and Demand Diversity
Minority-owned businesses are fighting for a place at the table in the lucrative higher education service industry.
May 2, 2007
Students
Documenting American Indian Success
AIHEC says it has all the data federal officials need to determine that tribal colleges are grant-worthy.
May 2, 2007
Leadership & Policy
Going Green Equals Good Business
College presidents making eco-friendly changes on campus say it’s not only the right thing to do, but also the most financially savvy.
May 2, 2007
Leadership & Policy
Bettering the Black College Paradigm
The UNCF’s new Institute for Capacity Building aims to help its member schools improve their operations and stability.
May 2, 2007
Leadership & Policy
Supply and Demand Diversity
Minority-owned businesses are fighting for a place at the table in the lucrative higher education service industry.
May 2, 2007
Students
HBCUs and Black Investment Banks: A Natural, Transformative Partnership
As the leadership of historically black colleges and universities positions their institutions to meet the growing challenges of the 21st century, I am excited by the potential of a partnership that has the possibilities of transformational empowerment for these institutions.
May 2, 2007
HBCUs
Study: HBCU Graduates Earn Less Than Black Graduates of TWIs
A study by two economists gives more reasons for Blacks to attend traditionally White institutions over historically Black colleges and universities, further fueling the debate about the relevancy of the HBCUs.
May 1, 2007
Community Colleges
Wisconsin Gives 8th-Graders Path to Higher Ed
MADISON Wis. Wisconsin is rolling out the nation’s most expansive guarantee of higher education to students in hopes of raising college aspirations and improving preparedness.
April 30, 2007
Native Americans
Antioch’s Seattle Campus Chooses First American Indian Woman College Head
Dr. Cassandra Manuelito-Kerkvliet of the Navajo, or Dine, tribe appears to be the first American Indian woman to be appointed president of a mainstream university outside of the tribal college system. She was named this month to lead Antioch University Seattle from a pool of more than 40 candidates. She formally begins her presidency July 15.
April 29, 2007
HBCUs
HBCU Players Vie for Attention in NFL Draft
While improved off-season regimens are helping the development of players at Black colleges, it’s hard to say the schools are enjoying a renaissance when it comes to supplying the NFL with talent.
April 25, 2007
Students
Tackling The Problem of Foster Children Missing Out On College
A Michigan task force, charged with recommending ways to help teenagers who age out of the foster care system, is focusing on higher education. One proposal would waive tuition for former foster children enrolled in Michigan’s public universities and community colleges.
April 23, 2007
Leadership & Policy
Lawmakers Work to Avoid State Takeover of Texas Southern
Black statehouse legislators are rushing to create legislation that would avoid a governor-appointed conservator from taking the helms of the financially troubled Texas Southern University in Houston.
April 22, 2007
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