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Section: Institutions
Students
Hiring Its Own Graduates Could be Key to HBCUsâ Survival
Who would be a better fit to transform the outcome of HBCUs than qualified HBCU graduates?
November 20, 2016
Leadership & Policy
A Great Choice for University President, Until She Doesnât Want to Be Bossed
Just as we saw immense sexism, including internalized sexism among White women, we are seeing sexism at HBCUs.
November 17, 2016
African-American
TMCF to Trump: Let Supreme Court Reflect Diversity
There is huge merit to diversifying a Court that will increasingly make decisions impacting everyday Americans.
November 16, 2016
Students
Hearing Set on Future of Alabama State President Gwendolyn Boyd
MONTGOMERY, Ala. âTrustees at Alabama State University in Montgomery have decided to hold a hearing that could result in the removal of president Gwendolyn Boyd. The decision came during a board meeting held Monday. Boyd was suspended from work 10 days ago, and the hearing set for Dec. 16 will determine the next step. Board [âŚ]
November 15, 2016
Students
Polls: Americans Wary of College Costs, Leadership and Value
Overshadowed by the presidential race has been another set of polls this campaign season. These show what Americans increasingly think about higher education.
November 7, 2016
Faculty & Staff
Alabama State University President Gwendolyn Boyd Says Suspension âDisappointingâ
MONTGOMERY, Ala. â The Alabama State University Board of Trustees has voted to suspend President Gwendolyn Boyd, saying it had lost confidence in her. WSFA-TV reports that Boyd called the events that led to her suspension Friday âdisappointingâ and said she was surprised by the developments. When asked if she thinks sheâll ever be ASUâs [âŚ]
November 6, 2016
Faculty & Staff
Former Higher Ed Leaders Find Lucrative Careers in Consulting
A growing number of higher education leaders have transferred their skill sets from academia to the consulting career track.
November 3, 2016
Leadership & Policy
Friends of HBCUs: President Obama is Not on the Ballot
It is perplexing that there are those who would escalate a discussion about the impact of President Obamaâs policies on HBCUs at this critical juncture in Election 2016.
November 2, 2016
Leadership & Policy
Rod Paige Returns to Jackson State as Interim President
JACKSON, Miss. â Former U.S. Secretary of Education Roderick Paige takes over as president of his alma mater, Jackson State University, next week. The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning named Paige as interim president at its meeting Tuesday in Jackson. Until his Monday start date, Dr. Evelyn J. Leggette, provost and [âŚ]
November 2, 2016
Leadership & Policy
Audit Questions Luna Community College Hiring, Pay
LAS VEGAS, N.M. â A recently completed special audit of a Las Vegas, New Mexico, community college is questioning the schools hiring practices. The Las Vegas Optic reports that according to the report there were multiple instances of family members of the Luna Community College president and board members receiving jobs, promotions and substantial pay [âŚ]
October 31, 2016
Leadership & Policy
Jackson State University President Carolyn Meyers Resigns
Jackson State University President Carolyn Meyers has resigned effective Nov. 1 amid criticism over the historically Black institutionâs rapidly diminishing financial footing.
October 26, 2016
African-American
HBCUs are Americaâs National Treasures
Many of the historic buildings and sites on HBCU campuses have deteriorated over the years and are at risk of being lost completely if not preserved and protected.
October 25, 2016
Students
Williston State Expanding Free Tuition Effort to Montana
BISMARCK, N.D. â A small two-year college in northwestern North Dakota that offers free tuition to high-school graduates in the area is expanding the effort to Montana. Williston State College began the program two years ago in Williams County to increase the number of professionals such as nurses and accountants in the booming oil patch. [âŚ]
October 25, 2016
Leadership & Policy
Stakeholders Cite Leadership Instability, Finances as HBCUsâ Greatest Challenges
Historically Black colleges and universities leaders reflected on the past and future of the HBCU community at the annual HBCU Week conference, held in Arlington, Va.
October 24, 2016
African-American
Linda Johnson Rice to Kick Off Howard University Entrepreneurship Speaker Series
Linda Johnson Rice will pay a visit to Howard University on November 9 to launch the John H. Johnson Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship Speakers Series.
October 20, 2016
Students
Education Secretary John King Says College Students Need More Prep for Civic Life
Colleges must be âbold and creativeâ when it comes to educating students for participation in civic life, U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King Jr., said Wednesday.
October 19, 2016
Students
Freshman Year Doesnât Have to be Stressful
I donât think that I had any bouts with stress while I was in college. Of course, the word âstressâ wasnât hot during the 1960s.
October 18, 2016
Students
Tennessee State University Raising Admissions Standards
NASHVILLE, Tenn. â Tennessee State University is planning to raise admissions standards for the next incoming class in an effort to draw higher-performing students who will have a greater likelihood to graduate. WPLN-FM reports the historically Black university in Nashville has the lowest average freshman ACT scores and graduation rates among the stateâs public universities. [âŚ]
October 18, 2016
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