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African-American
Not Embracing Diversity is America's Costliest Contradiction, NCA&T Chancellor James Martin Says
In an interview with The EDU Ledger, the chancellor of the nation's largest HBCU makes an economic case for diversity, tied to the national security imperative.
June 5, 2026
Institutions
Johns Hopkins Legacy Debated in New Study Amid National Reckoning Over Slavery
New research challenges the widely reported claim that Johns Hopkins owned slaves, pointing to alternative explanations for 19th-century census data.
June 1, 2026
Latest News
Fisk is Getting a $400M Data Center. What Could That Mean for Black Nashville?
The project is part of a $1 billion campus overhaul plan and includes renovated residence halls, upgraded classrooms, an arena, and a new student center.
May 18, 2026
African-American
Baltimore’s New Leader Eyes Math Proficiency as a Catalyst for Higher Ed Success
Jermaine Dawson’s focus on foundational numeracy could be the key to reducing remediation rates and ensuring more students are actually prepared for the rigors of a college degree.
April 21, 2026
African-American
Why Culturally Sustaining Practices Must Be Part of the Institutional Core
One AABHE presenter said institutional leaders must move beyond access to focus on belonging and equity, even in the current political climate.
April 14, 2026
African-American
Research as Resistance: Black Scholars Urged to Defy Political Pressure and Reclaim the Narrative at AABHE
The EDU Ledger bestowed its longstanding John Hope Franklin award on Arnold Mitchem, the founding president of the Council for Opportunity in Education.
April 13, 2026
African-American
Black Women Are Disappearing from the Labor Force. That Should Alarm the South.
When Black women begin to fall out of the workforce, the rest of the economy is often not far behind.
March 20, 2026
Leadership & Policy
Will the Emphasis on Workforce Pell Reverse Two Decades of Degree Attainment Progress for Underserved Students?
Dr. Nancy Cantor, president of Hunter College, warns against 'pigeonholing' students of color by preparing them too narrowly for specific jobs.
March 19, 2026
African-American
Spelman Faculty and Alumnae are Leading the Conversation About the Psychology of Black Womanhood
A recent symposium on the psychology of Black womanhood challenged academic and healthcare systems to move beyond the "strong black woman" trope toward true cultural competence.
March 19, 2026
African-American
NAACP Names Tylik McMillan as National Director of Youth and College Division
Civil rights activist helped organize 2020 Commitment March on Washington.
February 21, 2026
African-American
Dr. Norman C. Francis, Xavier's Eternal President, Dies at 94
The civil rights pioneer and educator who transformed Xavier University of Louisiana into a national powerhouse passed away on Feb 18.
February 18, 2026
African-American
CU Boulder Commits $2 Million to African & African American Studies Center
Investment comes as institution marks multiple milestones, including Black History Month centennial.
February 12, 2026
African-American
Black History Month Celebrations Continue Despite Anti-DEI Environment
As higher ed navigates restrictions on DEI programs, Black History Month remains a time of positive reflection, stakeholders say.
February 9, 2026
From the Magazine
Education Stakeholders Reflect on the Legacy of Education Trailblazer Rod Paige
Roderick Raynor Paige was born in 1933 in Monticello, Mississippi, into a household where education was paramount.
February 4, 2026
African-American
ASALH Marks Century of Black History Month Celebrations in 2026
The organization announced "A Century of Black History Commemorations" as the national theme for Black History Month 2026, which begins Feb. 1.
January 26, 2026
African-American
Smithsonian Exhibition Showcases Hidden Archives of Historically Black Colleges
New exhibit reveals how HBCUs have served as stewards of African American history and culture for generations.
January 23, 2026
African-American
State of the Dream 2026: From Regression to Signs of a Black Recession
Black workers face 'economic recession' as unemployment soars, federal jobs disappear.
January 21, 2026
African-American
Universities Mark MLK Day 2026 with Community Service, Civil Rights Programming
The celebrations come amid ongoing national debates over diversity programs in higher education and as the United States marks its semiquincentennial year.
January 14, 2026
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