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Section: Institutions
Faculty & Staff
Howard U. President Ribeau Retires
The president of Howard University — regarded by many as one of the nation’s most prestigious Black universities — has announced that he will retire from his post in December after five years on the job.
October 1, 2013
Community Colleges
Off Parents’ Plans, Young Adults Wrestle With Health Insurance Issues
Out-of-pocket expenses are putting health care out of reach for an estimated 19 million uninsured young adults (aged 19-29).
September 30, 2013
Students
Dr. Maya Angelou Wins High Honor
The National Book Foundation, presenter of the National Book Awards, announced that it would award its 2013 Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community to Dr. Maya Angelou at the 64th National Book Awards Ceremony in New York on November 20 in New York.
September 30, 2013
Faculty & Staff
West Va. Higher Ed Panel Considers Campus Safety Rule
West Virginia higher education officials are considering a campus safety rule that establishes policies and procedures addressing four-year institutions’ planning and response to natural disasters, shootings or other emergencies.
September 29, 2013
African-American
Education Secretary Issues Apology to HBCU Leaders
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan issues a public apology to HBCU presidents, administrators and faculty for the repercussions from changes made to the Parent PLUS Loan program.
September 26, 2013
Community Colleges
Behind the Numbers: College Enrollment Decreasing Overall
A recent report released by the Census Bureau found a sharp decline in college enrollment rates from 2011 to 2012 of nearly half a million students (467,000), a 2 percent dip. This drop-off comes as a surprise, as college enrollment has been on an upswing with 3.2 million new students enrolling in undergraduate and graduate […]
September 26, 2013
African-American
Education Secretary: Cuts in Federal Spending a ‘Big Issue’ for Education System
Education Secretary Arne Duncan expresses his frustration with how the nation’s overall education needs are being addressed by Congress during a briefing session with reporters on Wednesday.
September 25, 2013
Community Colleges
NY Raises College Admission Standards for Teachers
Aspiring teachers will have to be near the top of their class and pass an entrance exam to attend a State University of New York program under tougher college admission requirements announced Monday.
September 24, 2013
HBCUs
Pa. Accused of Short-changing Cheyney University
Cheyney University supporters allege that the state is discriminating against the historically Black institution, imperiling its ability to attract new students and stay afloat economically.
September 23, 2013
African-American
HBCU Fundraising: No Longer Business as Usual
HBCUs are bolstering their fundraising efforts by becoming more strategic, pursuing new sources or partnerships, and utilizing nontraditional approaches such as social media.
September 23, 2013
Sports
HBCU Football Teams Suffer Losses for Greater Gain
The athletic departments of Historically Black Colleges and Universities have once again benefitted financially but their football teams certainly paid the price in this season’s matchups against big-time opponents.
September 23, 2013
Students
University of Delaware Honors Civil Rights Lawyer for Inspiring Integration
The University of Delaware names a newly-built residence hall after Louis Redding, a civil rights lawyer who successfully filed a lawsuit against the university for refusing to admit Black students in the 1950s.
September 22, 2013
Sports
Give Them the Chance to be Young, Gifted and Black
I have often said that if you are Black and male, when you leave the house, you may never see it again. Why? The chances of us being shot or killed are pretty high.
September 19, 2013
Latinx
Cartagena Says Access to Higher Ed Remains Major Focus of Civil Rights Struggle
The LatinoJustice PRLDEF leader addressed civil rights issues that impact the Latino community and the role of higher education during a Twitter chat.
September 19, 2013
Community Colleges
Dillard University Freshmen Pitch In to Fight Hunger
The Class of 2017 bonded by starting the year off with a community service project for Stop Hunger Now that included packaging 10,140 meals in just two hours.
September 19, 2013
MSIs
College Students Aim to Deal with Bottom Line at Congressional Black Caucus Conference
Mounting college debt and the lack of job opportunities are among issues to be addressed at the four-day gathering in the nation’s capital.
September 18, 2013
Students
Survey: Colleges Aren’t Preparing Graduates for Jobs
Nearly two-thirds of Americans think the higher ed system is doing only a fair or poor job of preparing graduates for the workforce, according to a new poll.
September 18, 2013
Asian American Pacific Islander
Education Attainment Seen as Key to Minority Buying Power Surge
Ethnic and racial minorities have attained buying power at a faster rate than their White counterparts, according to the 2013 Multicultural Economy report released last week by the University of Georgia.
September 17, 2013
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