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Section: Demographics > African-American
African-American
Purdue Naming Library After Black Alumnus
Purdue University is renovating a library that will become the first major campus facility to be named for a Black alumnus.
October 18, 2010
African-American
ETS Achievement Gap Conference Focuses on Families and Academic Development
At a time when a national debate rages over whether charter schools are better than traditional public schools in abating the achievement gap, a Washington conference sought to refocus attention on strengthening the family.
October 18, 2010
Students
With Record Gift to Saint Leo University, Latino Businessman Gives New Meaning to Online Donation
Online alumnus’ $4 million donation calls attention to the need for colleges and universities to tailor giving messages for online graduates who have a different experience and sense of engagement than traditional students.
October 17, 2010
African-American
Texas Southern Launches Maritime Degree Program — A First for an HBCU
In an effort to improve diversity in maritime industry, Texas Southern University, using funds from the Port of Houston Authority, has launched a new Bachelor of Science Degree in Maritime Transportation Management and Security — the first undergraduate degree program of its kind at a HBCU.
October 17, 2010
African-American
Obituary: William Arthur “Buddy” Blakey
William Arthur “Buddy” Blakey, 67, whose contributions to and advocacy for public and private Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) spanned more than five decades, died Oct. 13.
October 14, 2010
Students
Amid Rampant Budget Cutting, U.S. Colleges Anticipate Tough Academic Year
U.S. colleges and universities search for ways to function effectively on fewer resources and adapt to a sluggish national economic recovery.
October 14, 2010
African-American
In U.S., Hispanics Outlive Whites, Blacks by Years
U.S. Hispanics can expect to outlive Whites by more than two years and Blacks by more than seven, government researchers say in a startling report that is the first to calculate Hispanic life expectancy in this country.
October 13, 2010
African-American
Latino Men See Dramatic Jump as First-year Medical School Students
While the number of first-year enrollees to U.S. medical schools has gradually risen in recent years, the demographic with the most dramatic jump was among Hispanic males whose medical school enrollment increased by 17.1 percent over last year.
October 13, 2010
African-American
Number of Education Civil Rights Complaints on the Rise
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights received nearly 7,000 complaints this fiscal year, an 11-percent increase and the largest jump in at least 10 years, according to data provided by the department.
October 12, 2010
Students
Founded as a ‘Colored Institute,’ W.Va. State University Celebrates 120th Anniversary
West Virginia State University, a historically Black school that first opened its doors in March 1891, is celebrating its 120th academic year this 2010-2011 school year.
October 11, 2010
African-American
Black College Graduate Excels as UNCF Special Programs Leader
Aaron Andrews, the CEO of the United Negro College Fund Special Programs Corp., credits the mentoring he received at Morgan State University for transforming “an insecure, inner-city kid” into a first-generation college graduate now bringing education to a new generation of disadvantaged minorities.
October 11, 2010
African-American
Court: Slaughter Won’t Return as Southern System President
A federal appeals court has affirmed a judge’s decision not to return Ralph Slaughter to the presidency of the Southern University System before a trial is held on his lawsuit against the system.
October 10, 2010
African-American
How Democrats Fare in November Depends on Black Turnout
Experts say there is hope that Black candidates, such as Georgia senatorial hopeful Mike Thurmond, running in key races might energize Black voters to have a broad impact for other Democratic Party candidates.
October 10, 2010
African-American
Fisk Proposes Revisions in Plan To Sell Interest in Stieglitz Art Collection
Fisk University and the Arkansas-based Crystal Bridges Museum have dotted the “i’s” and crossed the “t’s” on a major revision of their plan that gives Fisk $30 million cash in exchange for selling Crystal Bridges 50 percent ownership of Fisk’s prestigious Alfred Stieglitz Collection of art and photographs and giving the museum considerable control over the future of the collection.
October 10, 2010
African-American
Fisk University Celebrating Jubilee Day Wednesday
Fisk University will celebrate the 139th anniversary of the Fisk Jubilee Singers Wednesday during the 2010 Jubilee Day Celebration in Nashville, Tenn.
October 7, 2010
Students
Obama Rallies Crowd at Bowie State University
In an effort to infuse a fresh burst of energy among youthful voters, President Barack Obama made his first return visit as Commander-in-Chief to Maryland’s oldest Historically Black University Thursday to rally support for Gov. Martin O’Malley and the state’s Democratic candidates.
October 7, 2010
African-American
Historian Researches Berkshires for Black History Project
The research of Dr. Frances Jones-Sneed in uncovering Black history in the Berkshires region of Massachusetts has gained national attention.
October 6, 2010
Students
Conference Highlights Helping Students With Timely Degree Completion
Colleges and universities must find ways to help their increasingly diverse student bodies earn their degrees on time and accept responsibility if large numbers of students persistently take too long to graduate, expert panelists said Wednesday at a Baltimore education conference.
October 6, 2010
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