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Section: Demographics > African-American
Students
Newly-minted Doctor Mixing Hip-hop and Science
Just prior to Dr. Edmund Adjapong receiving his doctoral hood, he and his mentor, Dr. Christopher Emdin, reflected on how they inspire students of color to embrace science by infusing their teaching with hip-hop culture.
May 17, 2017
Students
Intondi Changing Lives Through Education and Civic Engagement
Dr. Vincent Intondi not only propels meaningful discussion in the classroom, but he also creates space on campus for thoughtful conversation and solidarity.
May 16, 2017
Students
Post-Brown Diversity has to Mean More Than Numbers
Brown v. Board of Education was as much a stepping stone to building a diverse democracy as it was about the attainment of equal educational opportunities for non-White students.
May 16, 2017
Students
Bethune-Cookman Graduates Chose Which Way They Wanted to Go
The decision by the students to show resistance was solidified. They could not straddle the fence. The Trump administration is quickly forcing people to choose sides.
May 15, 2017
Students
University of New Hampshire Hit by Racism Claims
DURHAM, N.H. — Some University of New Hampshire students say the school has failed to address currents of racism on campus and are demanding that it double the number of students and faculty of color, offer diversity training for all staff and amend the student conduct code to expel students who post “racially insensitive” content. […]
May 14, 2017
Leadership & Policy
Trustees Could Decide This Week on Jackson State President
JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi College Board trustees are still considering a new president for Jackson State University. Higher Education Commissioner Glenn Boyce said Friday that trustees could take action in a closed session after their monthly meeting Thursday. Boyce says all three unnamed finalists discussed in a closed meeting Monday are still in the running. […]
May 14, 2017
African-American
NAFEO Pushed for White House Initiative Move
Lezli Baskerville said NAFEO had recommended that the initiative be placed in The White House, “reporting to a senior executive to the President.”
May 14, 2017
African-American
4 Among List of White House Initiative Executive Director Candidates
Diverse has obtained the names of four individuals whose names have been floated for the post, including two who held it under previous administrations.
May 14, 2017
Faculty & Staff
Hine Retiring from Northwestern U. Endowed Professorship
Dr. Darlene Clark Hine — known in the academy as the dean of African-American women’s history — is retiring from her endowed professorship at Northwestern University.
May 12, 2017
Students
The African-American College Experience and Student Loan Debt
The cost of college has spiraled beyond the reach of many families and is leaving millions of students and graduates with debts that are keeping them from realizing their financial goals.
May 12, 2017
Students
Civil Rights Should be Part of UNC’s Mission, Speakers Say
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — A campus that protects a statue honoring White supremacy in the Civil War should balance that support by continuing to train law students who will fight social injustice, the head of the school’s Center for Civil Rights told a panel Thursday. Ted Shaw, director of the UNC Center for Civil Rights, […]
May 11, 2017
Students
Protests, Boos Greet DeVos at Bethune-Cookman Commencement
Ever since officials announced the choice for this year’s commencement speaker at the historically Black institution would be Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, the university and the town where it’s based have been roiled by controversy and protests.
May 10, 2017
Students
Expert: Achievement Gap a National Crisis
Consider this sobering fact: For every 10 African-American students who enter college, only four will graduate. Just four in 10.
May 9, 2017
African-American
Congressional Black Caucus Not Buying Trump’s ‘Unwavering Support’ of HBCUs
Two leading Democratic Black lawmakers on Monday slammed President Donald J. Trump’s attempt to walk back his previous comments questioning the constitutionality of a program that helps support HBCUs.
May 8, 2017
African-American
Guillermo: HBCU Funding Latest Target of White House Threats to Diversity
Just look at what President Trump is doing to HBCUs, and maybe all programs based on race, ethnicity, or gender.
May 7, 2017
Sports
Saban’s Contract Extension Raises Player Compensation Questions
The news that University of Alabama football coach will now be paid about $11.125M a year rekindled conversation about whether college athletes should get paid.
May 7, 2017
Students
American University Student President Targeted with Online Harassment
WASHINGTON — American University in Washington is providing campus police officers to protect the student body president and her family now that she’s getting harassed online after enduring racist taunts earlier this week. AU officials say a “White supremacist” wrote a post asking people to harass Taylor Dumpson. She’s the first Black woman to be […]
May 7, 2017
African-American
‘Black Cousin’ Remark at Commencement Sparks Criticism
BOISE, Idaho — A Boise businesswoman says she meant no offense for the remarks she made during a University of Idaho commencement address that has since sparked criticism from attendees. Meg Carlson, president and CEO of Boise-based Prosperity Organic Foods, has come under scrutiny while talking about accepting a job nearly 30 years ago inside […]
May 7, 2017
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