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Section: Demographics > African-American
African-American
And Still We Rise
Construction of Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture belies struggle of many Black history museums.
February 13, 2015
Faculty & Staff
DANIELLE S. ALLEN
Danielle S. Allen has been appointed a professor of government at Harvard University. She will start in July. She will also serve as director of the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics. She was the UPS Foundation Professor in the School of Social Science at the Institute for AdvancedStudy in Princeton, New Jersey. Allen earned a bachelorâs from Princeton University, a masterâs and a doctorate from Cambridge University, and a masterâs and a doctorate from Harvard University.
February 12, 2015
African-American
President Elzey: S.C. State Not Closing, Iâm Not Quitting
The state legislature subcommitteeâs proposal âwill not see the light of day,â according to the embattled HBCUâs president.
February 11, 2015
Students
Prosecutor Visit Divides Saint Louis University Law School
An upcoming law school lecture by St. Louis County prosecutor Bob McCulloch is drawing criticism from some Saint Louis University students and professors who object to his handling of the investigation of Michael Brownâs shooting death in Ferguson.
February 9, 2015
African-American
Putting ABCâs âFresh Off the Boatâ in Context with Black History Month
Southern Blacks and Chinese have lived together since the 1870s.
February 8, 2015
Faculty & Staff
Scholars: Police, Black Community Disconnect Unresolved
Reports of a Norfolk State University studentâs attack by a police dog last week has again brought the issue of police violence against the African-American community to the forefront.
February 5, 2015
Students
Actively Engaged and Clearly Focused on Diversity
Founded in 1766, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is a large public research university, and the eighth-oldest college in the United States.
February 5, 2015
Students
Younger Americans Embrace Healthier Eating Options
A recent report conducted by the Nielsen Global Health and Wellness Survey offered surprising and detailed information about the culinary habits of young people.
February 4, 2015
African-American
HBCU Leaders Still Take Cautious Approach to Proposed Ratings System
Ted Mitchell, undersecretary of education, spoke at the meeting to reassure those in attendance that the college ratings system would take the unique mission of HBCUs into account.
February 4, 2015
African-American
Morehouse, Kennedy Forum Establish Mental Health Policy Center
The Morehouse School of Medicine and The Kennedy Forum mental health advocacy group have teamed up to launch the Kennedy Center for Mental Health Policy and Research at the Atlanta-based medical school.
February 4, 2015
African-American
Oakland Achievement Gap Initiative Gains Momentum
A public schools program aimed at reducing and eliminating the Black male achievement gap has been praised for offering âa beacon of hope.â
February 2, 2015
Students
Higher Edâs Super Bowl Dilemma: Go to Game or Pay for Dartmouth?
Hmm. But you can still drink a heck of a lot more at Dartmouth â for now.
February 1, 2015
African-American
In Case You Missed ItâŚ
Undocumented Undergrads Continue to Face Challenges U.S. Energy Department Powers New HBCU Cybersecurity Consortium The Practice of Parents Posting Child Beatings Online Becoming More Common Initiative Aims to Lift Minority Men at Community Colleges
January 29, 2015
Students
A Fool-proof Guide to Accreditation
Let me share with you some of the many ways that colleges and universities can annoy their accreditor and thereby make the accreditation process a lot harder than it needs to be.
January 29, 2015
African-American
American Colleges Expanding Campuses to Africa
Many business schools from the United States and Europe are now exploring a bold new frontier: Africa.
January 29, 2015
African-American
The Practice of Parents Posting Child Beatings Online Becoming More Common
A small but growing number of Black parents are retrieving video cameras in order to record themselves whipping their children, then posting videos of the whippings on social media websites, such as Facebook, to embarrass their children to get them to discontinue any non-desirous behavior.
January 28, 2015
Faculty & Staff
Welcome Aboard!
Please join the staff in welcoming Donald Washington as the Executive Director of Advertising for Diverse: Issues In Higher Education. His extensive management experience in image/branding/recruitment advertising has led to building successful business enterprise opportunities. Donald has worked for three major media companies including NPR, The Washington Post and The Chronicle of Higher Education. In [âŚ]
January 27, 2015
African-American
U.S. Energy Department Powers New HBCU Cybersecurity Consortium
A consortium including 13 historically Black colleges and universities has launched an ambitious pipeline initiative aimed at recruiting and training cybersecurity professionals and researchers.
January 27, 2015
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