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Section: Demographics > African-American
African-American
Julian Bond, Giant of Activism and Education, Dies
If anyone knew the importance of a college education, it was Julian Bond.
August 16, 2015
African-American
Harvard Student Loses Facebook Job Over App That Shows Flaws
A Harvard University student says he lost his internship at Facebook after he launched a browser application from his dorm room that exploited privacy flaws on the company’s mobile messenger.
August 13, 2015
African-American
University of Texas Moving Statue of Jefferson Davis
The University of Texas will move a statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis away from the center of campus, but statues of other Confederate figures will remain, school president Greg Fenves announced Thursday.
August 13, 2015
African-American
Morehouse Freshman Class Hits 10-year High
Reports that Morehouse College enrolled its largest freshman class in the college’s history went viral Wednesday, with alumni and supporters across the internet celebrating the reported 750-member incoming class.
August 13, 2015
African-American
On First Anniversary of Ferguson, Not Much Has Changed
The nation has seen countless additional murders and cases of unnecessary aggression against Black citizens across the country.
August 13, 2015
African-American
Expanding Postsecondary Opportunities for Incarcerated Americans
In the past three decades the United States’ incarceration rate has exploded, with seven million people currently behind bars, on probation, or parole.
August 12, 2015
African-American
Tennessee Schools Expand Minority STEM Ph.D. Effort
The Fisk-Vanderbilt Masters-to-PhD Bridge Program has provided a model for the establishment of the new Tennessee Bridge-to-the–Doctorate initiative.
August 12, 2015
Faculty & Staff
Setting the Curve
Becker College’s academic, enrollment, fiscal metrics all show marked improvement under leadership of Dr. Robert Johnson.
August 12, 2015
African-American
HBCU Exchange Program Leads Students to China
HBCU-China Scholar Network’s study abroad students gain knowledge, experience and understanding during two-week trip.
August 12, 2015
Faculty & Staff
Toldson in Charge at White House HBCU Office
Dr. Ivory Toldson has been officially named acting executive director of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges.
August 12, 2015
Students
Public Meeting Set to Discuss Future of LSU’s Newspaper
BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU students and alumni have been voicing concerns over ongoing discussions about possibly cutting the print schedule of the university’s storied Daily Reveille campus newspaper.
August 10, 2015
Students
Clinton Unveils Plan to Solve Student Debt and High Tuition Costs
Clinton’s New College Compact is a far-ranging proposal that extends beyond solving the problem of excessive student debt and rising college tuition costs.
August 10, 2015
Sports
WILLIAM FRANKLIN
WILLIAM FRANKLIN has been appointed vice president for the Division of Student Affairs at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH). He was interim vice president for enrollment management and student affairs at CSUDH. Franklin earned a bachelor’s and a master’s from California State University, Northridge, and a doctorate from Stanford University.
August 10, 2015
Students
CANDACE CAMPBELL JACKSON
CANDACE CAMPBELL JACKSON has been appointed vice president and chief of staff at Syracuse University. She was vice president for student success and vice provost for academic success at the University of Akron. Jackson earned a bachelor’s from Howard University and a juris doctor from the University of Akron.
August 10, 2015
Students
JOSE FIERRO
JOSE FIERRO has been appointed president and superintendent of Cerritos College. He was vice president of academic affairs and chief academic officer at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Fierro earned a DVM from the University of Applied Sciences in Bogotá, Colombia, a master’s from Nova Southeastern University in Florida and a doctorate from Northcentral University in Arizona.
August 10, 2015
Sports
Dear Kelly: About Cleaning Toilets
When Kelly Osbourne made an unfortunate remark about Latinos and toilets Aug. 4 on “The View” while commenting on Donald Trump’s previous faux pas, she set off a hashtag frenzy on Twitter that gave Latinos and others a chance to talk about their real-life careers.
August 10, 2015
Students
ONTARIO WOODEN
ONTARIO WOODEN has been named associate vice chancellor for innovative, engaged and global education in the Division of Academic Affairs at North Carolina Central University (NCCU). He was dean of the University College at NCCU. Wooden earned a bachelor’s from Albany State University, and a master’s and a doctorate from Indiana University Bloomington.
August 9, 2015
Students
In Case You Missed It…
Last Year, Fewer Black Men Applied to Med School than in 1978 Senate Seeks Ways to Take Income Out of Graduation Rate Equation Admissions Pro Advises Opting to Write Essay Prison Ed Program Based on Second Chances
August 6, 2015
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