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Section: Opinion

Millennials Lacking the Urge to Drive

A recent report conducted by the Transportation Research Institute at University of Michigan indicated that a number of millennials (1980 to 1998) are resisting the urge to get behind the wheel.

February 2, 2016

African-American

Colonizing Black Lives: The ‘Crusade’ for All Lives and White Fragility

We have all been bombarded with social media messages that attempt to redirect our attention and “correct” the discourse of the Black Lives Matter movement.

January 31, 2016

Community Colleges

The King Holiday is Over. Now What?

As we now pass the King Holiday and onto February, which is Black History Month, let us rededicate ourselves to some guiding principles.

January 27, 2016

Defending Test-optional Policies in Colleges and Universities

Both the ACT and SAT serve as a barrier to college access for low-income, first-generation and minority students.

January 24, 2016

Title IX Exclusion and Marginalization Needs to Change

We have a law that was meant to protect many, but is too focused on a few — those participating in varsity-level collegiate sports.

January 19, 2016

Leadership & Policy

2015: Yet Another Turbulent Year for Black America

To put it bluntly, 2015 was a year that left its brash, brutal, ugly stain of racism on America.

January 18, 2016

Integrating African-American Management History into Business School Curriculum

University students who major in Business Management probably heard of Henri Fayol’s 14 principles of management (and his four functions of management) and Frederick Taylor’s principles of scientific management.

January 11, 2016

The Exploitation of College Sports

Big-time college sports perpetuate a deeper racism, says sports agent.

January 10, 2016

I am More Than My 30 ACT Score

How can a measly three-hour exam be a meaningful indication of one’s past 18 years of personal and academic achievement?

January 7, 2016

African-American

Keeping the Faith for African-American Males

Well, 2016 is officially here and, as Black people, we must stop this violence upon ourselves.

January 6, 2016

Why Efforts to Ban Student-Athlete Protests Would Backfire

Such actions would likely spark Black student-athletes to protest the discrimination they endure at the universities they attend and possibly disrupt revenue stream.

January 4, 2016

African-American

Men and Religion: A Reluctant Relationship

This is news that is probably not all that surprising to most people: men are less likely to embrace religion than women.

January 3, 2016

The Marshall Scholarship: An Investment in a Modern and Diverse Special Relationship

Earlier this month, the British Government announced the latest winners of the Marshall Scholarship, our flagship award that funds graduate study in the UK for university students across the United States.

December 28, 2015

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African-American

An Open Letter to the South Carolina General Assembly Black Legislative Caucus

Former Board Chairman and trustee at South Carolina State University addresses unresolved issues pertaining to the health and future existence of SCSU.

December 27, 2015

Holtzclaw Case & Rape Culture on College Campuses

Is the rape of 13 Black women not a social justice issue? What does the Daniel Holtzclaw case tell us about racist, sexist silence on college campuses?

December 23, 2015

Why Must International Students Pick Up the Tab for U.S. Higher Education?

The growth in student population does not fully account for the increasing rate of the profits generated by international students.

December 22, 2015

Desegregation Not Same as Diversity and Inclusion

Do colleges and university senior administrators have a coherent definition of diversity that moves beyond demographics?

December 17, 2015

Thomas A. Parham

African-American

A Crisis in Black Leadership? : Let Us Call a Spade a Spade

For many, me included, it is time that we as Black people in America critically examine the effectiveness of the leadership that we are providing to empower ourselves and other Black people in the Diaspora.

December 13, 2015