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Students
Several Hundred March Against Greek Segregation at University of Alabama
Several hundred people marched Wednesday at the University of Alabama to oppose racial segregation among the school’s Greek-letter social organizations.
September 18, 2013
Students
University of Alabama President: Sorority Decisions Based on Race
The University of Alabama is ordering changes in its sorority system amid charges of discrimination in the Greek-letter organizations, which the president acknowledged Tuesday are segregated by race.
September 17, 2013
Students
Is Miss America Really a Scholarship Contest?
Or is it just the creator of a new sexist stereotype?
September 16, 2013
African-American
Impact of Changes to PPL Criteria Coming Into Focus
Statistics for fall term reveal shortfalls in college enrollment, reluctance of rejected loan-seekers to seek reconsideration of their applications.
September 16, 2013
Students
Sororities Investigate Member Intake Process at UA
National representatives of several sororities say they’re investigating the member recruitment process at the University of Alabama after some groups were accused of rejecting two potential members because they’re Black.
September 15, 2013
Faculty & Staff
Diverse Docket: TSU Wins Race, Gender Bias Suit; Will Head to Court for Retaliation Claim
Tennessee State University will face a jury trial in November for a retaliation claim made by a financial aid counselor who was demoted after being passed over for a promotion.
September 15, 2013
African-American
University Hospital Recalls its Civil Rights Journey on 50th Anniversary of Birmingham Bombing
The bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala. became the catalyst for integration at the University of Alabama, Birmingham’s (UAB) University Hospital.
September 15, 2013
Faculty & Staff
Former South Carolina State President Named Executive Director of White House Initiative on HBCUs
Dr. George Cooper fills the vacancy left behind by Dr. John Silvanus Wilson Jr., who left the post to become president of Morehouse College earlier this year.
September 12, 2013
Students
September 12 Issue
The Doctor Is In: Dr. Wayne Howard is tackling a host of new challenges as provost of Howard University; Untenured female scholars pressured to delay motherhood; SARA aims to standardize distance learning credentialing.
September 11, 2013
Sports
Grambling Fires Head Football Coach
Grambling State fired head football coach Doug Williams on Wednesday after the Tigers lost the first two games of the season.
September 11, 2013
Students
NAACP Preparing Committee to Search for New CEO
The NAACP’s board is forming a search committee to find the next president and CEO for the nation’s largest civil rights organization, its chairwoman said Monday.
September 9, 2013
Students
Stillman College Fires President One Day After Fall Convocation
Despite his successes, Stillman College President Ernest McNealey was let go after 16 years with no further details from the Board of Trustees.
September 9, 2013
Faculty & Staff
Panel Says There Should Be No Question About HBCUs’ Relevancy
HBCU presidents who participated in a forum at Howard University were united in expressing concerns about the growing debate about the relevance of their institutions.
September 5, 2013
African-American
Study Shows Graduates of Elite Schools Don’t Necessarily Earn More
Using the first-year earnings of graduates in five states, the study found that those from regional and second-tier campuses, on average, earn about the same as those who go to prestigious flagship universities.
September 5, 2013
African-American
Diverse Conversations: Being the First
For most of American history, the college/university presidency could be described as an “all-boys club”; however, over the last three decades, this has changed.
September 1, 2013
Faculty & Staff
Virginia Tech Professor’s Military Op-Ed Sparks Outcry
A Virginia Tech professor’s commentary on an online news website about the “Support the Troops” sentiment has sparked a backlash against him and the school.
September 1, 2013
African-American
Norfolk State Revamps Vetting Process in Search of Stability
Board of Visitors Rector Thomas N. Chewning said new standards will be put in place to improve the screening of presidential candidates.
September 1, 2013
African-American
Duke University Provost Stepping Down
The longest-serving provost in the history of Duke University says he is stepping down from the position.
August 29, 2013
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