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Section: Demographics > African-American
Students
After Hearing, UNC Awaits NCAA Ruling in Academic Case
The University of North Carolina has wrapped up a two-day hearing with an NCAA infractions committee panel that will decide whether the school faces penalties tied to its multi-year academic scandal.
August 17, 2017
Leadership & Policy
New Fisk President Brings Optimism Aboard
Fisk University is one of many historically Black schools that have felt the pain of financial issues over the years. However, under the leadership of new president, Dr. Kevin Rome, these issues may soon diminish.
August 17, 2017
Students
St. Philipâs College Embraces Dual Identity
Artemisia Bowden St. Philipâs College has the distinction of being both a historically Black college and a Hispanic serving institution.
August 17, 2017
Students
Unaccredited and Undeterred: Morris Brown Seeks Turnaround
Morris Brown College, a historically Black institution in Atlanta, Georgia, lost its accreditation in April of 2003 but has kept its doors and classrooms open in spite of a significant loss in funding and enrollment.
August 16, 2017
Students
Finances a Troublesome Subject at Many HBCUs
When college leaders across the nation begin rolling out their welcome mats for the coming school year, few are likely to be more anxious about the days ahead than those operating historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
August 14, 2017
Students
UVA Standing Firm in Wake of Charlottesville Violence
The nation and American democracy has progressed despite hateful bigotry for more than two centuries, and âhateful actions in Charlottesville or elsewhere will not stop it either,â said Dr. Larry Sabato, director of the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia (UVA).
August 14, 2017
African-American
National HBCU Pre-Law Summit Aimed At Producing More Black Law School Applicants
Hundreds of students are expected to assemble in Greensboro, North Carolina, next month for the nationâs only Pre-Law Summit for students and graduates of historically Black colleges and universities.
August 8, 2017
Faculty & Staff
Spelman Scholar Extending Trailblazing Author Butlerâs Reach
Spelman College offers a course within the English major, which is taught by Dr. Tarshia Stanley and focuses on the work of speculative fiction author, Octavia E. Butler.
August 2, 2017
Students
Experts: Intimidation at Heart Department of Justice Plan
The U.S. Department of Justiceâs recently revealed plan to investigate and sue colleges that wrongly use race in college admissions is a scare tactic meant to dissuade colleges from using race as one of many factors, as permitted by the U.S. Supreme Court.
August 2, 2017
Leadership & Policy
Morris Brown Appoints 4 New Board Members
Morris Brown College, a historically Black college in Atlanta, has appointed four new members to its Board of Trustees. The new appointees come from diverse backgrounds in business, education and government. The new trustees are: Clarence Ogletree, a Morris Brown College alumnus and retired General Motors Corporation executive and business consultant; Dr. John Foster, a [âŠ]
August 2, 2017
Students
Report: Justice Department Plans to Investigate Collegesâ Affirmative Action Admission Policies
The Trump administration plans to have the U.S. Department of Justiceâs civil rights division investigate and sue colleges and universities for their affirmative action admissions policies, according to the New York Times.
August 1, 2017
Faculty & Staff
Trinity College Loses Donors, Students After Professorâs Posts
HARTFORD, Conn. â The president of a private Connecticut college says several incoming students have withdrawn and about $200,000 in donations has been lost over a Black professorâs social media posts about White supremacy. Trinity College president Joanne Berger-Sweeney said Monday that 16 incoming students and some past donors cited the scandal involving sociology professor [âŠ]
August 1, 2017
Students
FAMU Basks in âGirls Tripâ Screen Time
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) has joined the list of historically Black colleges that have been represented on the big screen.
July 30, 2017
Students
Music Therapy Proving to be Sound Choice for Howard Student
Maya Rogers, a graduate student focusing on music therapy at Howard University, has been named one of four student recipients of the $25,000 Beyoncé Knowles-Carter Formation Scholars Award.
July 27, 2017
Students
Has California Found the Answer to More Equitable Developmental Education?
California Bill AB 705 aims to reduce the burden of performing well on a standardized test as the singular opportunity for students to get into credit-bearing courses.
July 26, 2017
Students
Clearinghouse Data May Help Students Home In on Success
District of Columbia Public Schools administrators are using National Student Clearinghouse data to determine how well their graduates are faring at particular institutions of higher education.
July 26, 2017
Students
Indian River State College Breaks Down Math as Barrier to STEM Success
Indian River State College (IRSC), a community college in Florida, created a new approach to help minority and low-income students overcome the math barrier for entry into selective enrollment programs across the country.
July 24, 2017
Students
Scholarsâ Research Challenges College âMismatchâ Theory
Low-income students could have a better shot at upward mobility if they had greater access to more colleges with a record of good student outcomes, but âincome segregationâ is getting in the way, several scholars argue in a new study.
July 24, 2017
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