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Section: Demographics > African-American
Leadership & Policy
Coppin State University Names New President
Coppin State University named Mortimer Neufville president on Tuesday following a vote by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents.
July 9, 2013
Students
Southern University Collecting Yearbook Fees, But No Book Produced
A new audit says Southern University has been collecting student fees for a yearbook that hasnât been produced for five years.
July 8, 2013
African-American
Asiana Crash Exposes 21st Century Racism on Twitter
If you see the Internet as raceless, colorblind and digital, think again my friend. Itâs a breeding ground for 21st Century racism. Witness the instances of the nearly instantaneous anti-Asian racist tweets soon after the Asiana Airlines crash this weekend. On social media, you can see the knee-jerky reaction. Itâs racism in real time. Time [âŚ]
July 8, 2013
African-American
New Interim Executive Director Appointed for White House HBCU Office
Following the departure of Dr. John Wilson, the U.S. Education Department has named yet another interim executive director to run the White House Initiative on HBCUs.
July 8, 2013
Students
Keeping Higher Education on the Minds of Students
Before you know it the fall semester will be back in full swing on college campuses and students have some decisions to make.
July 7, 2013
African-American
FAMU Turnaround Marches On at Steady Pace
When the revived band begins practicing in a few weeks, it will be the most prominent sign that rebuilding of the historic institution is taking a giant step forward.
July 7, 2013
African-American
New Teaching Standards May Threaten HBCU Education Programs
HBCU education deans say new standards could jeopardize future for generation of students.
July 3, 2013
Leadership & Policy
Appreciation: Alcorn State President Pays Tribute to William Gray
William H. âBillâ Gray III, former U.S. Representative, passed away Monday in London at the age of 71. Alcorn Stateâs president reflects on Grayâs legacy.
July 3, 2013
Faculty & Staff
Alabama State University Awarded $800,000 for Voting Rights Center
Alabama State University receives funding to build the third Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights Interpretive Center, which is slated to open in March 2015.
July 2, 2013
Students
William Gray, Former Congressman and UNCF President, Dies
Gray, an ex-U.S. Rep, first Black Majority Whip, and former president of the United Negro College Fund passed away Monday at the age of 71.
July 2, 2013
Students
Xavier University Pushes Students âOut the Doorâ in Four Years
Xavier University is increasing the rate of students completing college through the âOut the Door in 4â program.
July 1, 2013
Faculty & Staff
Revamped Big East Hires Val Ackerman as Commissioner
The newly reconstituted Big East Conference hired former WNBA president Val Ackerman, a member of the Womenâs Basketball Hall of Fame, as its commissioner Wednesday.
June 26, 2013
Faculty & Staff
Employment Practices in the Professions
June 24, 2013
African-American
Supreme Court Puts Affirmative Action Case Back in Lower Courtsâ Hands
Court backs use of race in higher education admissions process, but makes it more difficult to use the policies to achieve diversity.
June 24, 2013
African-American
South Carolina State Put on âWarningâ Status by Accreditation Agency
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools cites South Carolina State for numerous shortcomings and gives mixed rulings on other HBCUs.
June 20, 2013
African-American
The Republican Party and Young Voters Are at a Crossroads
A recent report reveals that 18- to 29-year-old voters have unfavorable opinions about the Republican Party.
June 19, 2013
African-American
Diverse and Pearson Host Executive Leadership Conference for HBCUs
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education and Pearson host a two-day conference for HBCU leaders to address challenges and provide resources and strategies.
June 19, 2013
Students
UNCF Launches New Campaign to Invest in African-American Students
The college fund has updated its memorable tagline to stress the value of African-American education.
June 16, 2013
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