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Section: Demographics > African-American
Students
White House âHBCU All-Starsâ Program Recognizes High-achieving Students
The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities has launched the HBCU All-Stars program to recognize high-achieving students at historically Black schools.
March 11, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Rutgers Stands by Invitation to Condoleezza Rice
Rutgers University officials are standing by their decision to invite Condoleezza Rice to speak at the schoolâs commencement in May.
March 9, 2014
African-American
Historians Push for Revival of Studying the Midwest
A new Midwest history association, launching this fall, will call for universities in the Midwest to make a concerted effort to focus on Midwestern history.
March 9, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Celebrating Civil Rights, Civil Liberties and Greatness at Fisk University
My journey began in 2006 researching Charles Spurgeon Johnson, one of the first African-American presidents of an HBCU.
March 5, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Professor in Gay Marriage Trial Stung by Criticism
Mark Regnerus said his study found that young adults had more problems if they were raised with a mom or dad in a same-sex relationship.
March 4, 2014
African-American
Diversity Bigger Winner at 2014 Oscars for a Change
This year, the Oscars honored some tremendously talented people of color and there was nothing token about this gesture.
March 3, 2014
Students
Southern University Board Member Quits, Changes Mind
BATON ROUGE, La. â Southern Universityâs Board of Supervisors member Calvin Braxton has apparently flip-flopped. On Wednesday, Braxton sent the Southern Board a letter of resignation that read: âAccept my recognition from the Southern University Board of Supervisors.â Less than a day later, Braxton says he has reconsidered and intends to remain a board member. [âŚ]
March 2, 2014
African-American
African American Male Retreat Recharging Spirit, Re-emphasizing Achievement
Over the weekend, a number of high-profile Black male academicians encouraged the young men to continue to push for academic excellence.
March 2, 2014
African-American
A Woman Of Courage
March is Womenâs History Month, which this year will carry the theme âCelebrating Women of Character, Courage and Commitment,.â Fannie Lou Hamer, one of the heroes of the Civil Rights Movement, was the embodiment of those attributes.
February 28, 2014
Sports
Special Focus: Black History Month
In this second Black History Month-focused edition, Diverse features New Jersey Sen. Cory Bookerâs rise and desire to become the next âeducation senator.â The issue also covers the celebration of several Black Greek organizationsâ centennials this year, as well as criticism over their relevance and adherence to founding principles.
February 27, 2014
African-American
Florida A&M Receives $85M in Software From Siemens Corp.
The university says the grant is the largest in-kind gift in its history.
February 26, 2014
African-American
NAACP, UNCF and National Urban League to Receive Walmart Grants
Walmart announced this week that it will give $1.75 million in grants to three organizations in an effort to help African-Americans pursue higher education, job training and placement.
February 25, 2014
African-American
Fisk University Pillar âDocâ Collins Dies
Leslie M. âDocâ Collins, who became a living legend at Fisk University during more than half a century teaching English and African-American literature at the historic institution, died Sunday at age 99.
February 24, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Southern University Board Reconfirms Decision to Oust Chancellor Llorens
The immediate matter is settled but the controversy is far from over. The special session had been called after students, alumni and other supporters voiced disapproval of the boardâs original decision not to give James Llorens a one-year extension.
February 24, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Dr. Michael Drake Has the Foundation, Support to Succeed as Ohio State President
The universityâs first Black president has served as a professor, senior associate dean and has engaged in cutting-edge research focused on breast cancer, HIV/AIDS and tobacco use.
February 23, 2014
African-American
Harvard Gets $150M Gift from Citadel Hedge Fund Founder
Kenneth Griffinâs gift is mainly to support its financial aid program. It will impact up to 800 students.
February 20, 2014
African-American
Cal State Spreading the Good Word About College at Churches
On Sundays throughout February, coinciding with Black History Month, White and other top CSU officials are speaking to churches throughout the state about preparing for college, the CSU application process and financial aid.
February 20, 2014
African-American
South Carolina State University Seeks Hand Out of $13M Hole
Plagued by turmoil of one kind or another for the last half decade, the university is asking the state for millions of dollars to help it avert a $13 million deficit this fiscal year ending June 30.
February 19, 2014
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