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Section: Demographics > African-American
African-American
Alabama State Professor, Civil Rights Pioneer Dies at 96
Thelma McWilliams Glass, a longtime professor and civil rights pioneer who helped launch the Montgomery Bus Boycott, has died at age 96.
July 25, 2012
African-American
Commemorating the Frank Hale Legacy
Ohio Stateâs Frank W. Hale Black Cultural Center is a rarity in academia, as was its namesake, who helped mentor dozens of African-American Ph.D. students at the Columbus, Ohio-based flagship university.
July 25, 2012
African-American
Accrediting Body Sanctions Virginia Union University over Finances
The Southeastern Association of Colleges and Schoolsâ Commission on Colleges has put Virginia Union University on warning because of failure to comply with three core financial standards.
July 24, 2012
African-American
James Ammons Leaves FAMU Presidency
Despite announcing his intention to resign this October, Florida A & M University president James Ammons was relieved of his post Monday, after trustees decided to end his once-celebrated tenure promptly.
July 16, 2012
African-American
Morgan State Hosts White House Meeting on African-American Affairs
About 150 people gathered at Morgan State University Friday to pose questions and complaints at a contingent of Obama administration officials who promoted the presidentâs âAn America Built to Lastâ platform.
July 15, 2012
African-American
Jackson, Miss. to Lose Capital City Classic in 2012
Alcorn State University is exercising its rights to have its annual football matchup with Jackson State played in Lorman, Miss. rather than in Jackson where for the past 18 years the game has been known as the Capital City Classic.
July 12, 2012
African-American
Tennessee State University Embroiled in Student Grades Controversy
With more than 100 Tennessee State Univ. students initially given incompletes in two fall courses and those marks later changed to letter grades, officials have clashed over whether school policies were violated.
July 11, 2012
African-American
FAMU President James Ammons Resigns
Florida A & M Universityâs embattled president, Dr. James Ammons, abruptly announced his resignation Wednesday, further complicating the schoolâs scramble to restore its tarnished reputation in the wake of a studentâs hazing death.
July 11, 2012
African-American
FAMU President Resigns in Wake of Hazing Death
The president of Florida A&M University announced his resignation Wednesday, more than seven months after the drum major for the university band died following a hazing incident, CNN reported Wednesday afternoon.
July 10, 2012
African-American
âPhasedâ Retirement Plans Accepted by Howard University Faculty Members
Howard University has joined the ranks of institutions offering tenured faculty generous retirement plans in exchange for helping the school better manage its faculty recruitment, retention, and retirement efforts.
July 10, 2012
African-American
Experts: Expanding Age Gap between Whites and Minorities May Increase U.S. Racial Divide
A generation gap in several states between older Whites and younger minorities has race relations experts concerned.
July 9, 2012
African-American
FAMU Deanâs Notes Urged Long-term Suspension of Marching Band
Florida A&M Universityâs dean of students wanted to suspend the schoolâs Marching 100 band for hazing practices three days before drum major Robert Championâs death, according to notes obtained in a public records request.
July 8, 2012
African-American
Fisk University Campaign Falls Short
Fisk University ended its fiscal year June 30 with a balanced budget, although the universityâs enhanced annual fund raising drive this winter and spring fell far short of its ambitious goal of $8 million.
July 8, 2012
African-American
Citing Health Reasons, St. Paulâs College President Departs
The president of St. Paulâs College is leaving the historically Black college in Lawrenceville for medical reasons.
July 5, 2012
African-American
Advocate: For Socially Disadvantaged Students, Early College High School Can Help Ensure College Completion
Early college high schools have become a viable option for those from low-income and socially disadvantaged backgrounds, the spokesman for a Cincinnati-based social enterprise organization writes.
July 1, 2012
African-American
Setting the Course for Future Physicians
University of Florida has become a leading producer of African-American graduates who go on to become medical doctors.
June 24, 2012
African-American
Commentary: Latest Assault on Black Studies Reaffirms Its Relevance
The lack of critical attention to the needs of all Americans obscures the ability of some to see how studying ways to make the lives of Black people better may actually help all people, writes psychology professor Brandon Gamble.
June 14, 2012
African-American
From Harvard to HBCU, Scholar Stays Committed to the Cause
Dr. Huijun Li leaves Harvard for historically Black Florida A&M University to enhance diversity component of research on mental health disparities.
June 14, 2012
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