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Section: Demographics > African-American
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
Faculty & Staff
Alcorn State Celebrates Medgar Eversâ Civil Rights Legacy
The thriving land-grant institution in rural Mississippi hosted the last leg of celebrations in the state honoring Evers 50 years after his assassination.
June 13, 2013
Students
Commission Recommends Elevating Standards for Teacher Preparation
HBCU deans concerned diversity goals may be lost as CAEP proposal may favor the privileged at the expense of the economically disadvantaged.
June 12, 2013
African-American
Partnership Programs Make College a Reality for First-Generation Students
The programs are expected to help boost diversity on campus as the United States seeks to boost the number of its young citizens with a college degree.
June 12, 2013
African-American
Widow Works to Preserve Eversâ Civil Rights Legacy
Myrlie Evers-Williams acknowledges it would be easy to remain mired in bitterness and anger, 50 years after a sniperâs bullet made her a widow.
June 11, 2013
African-American
University of Washington Students Must Take Diversity Course
Students at the University of Washington will be required to take a course in some area of social, political or economic diversity before they can graduate.
June 10, 2013
Students
Santa Monica College Reopens After Deadly Rampage
The school reopened under extra security Monday, except for the library, where police shot and killed a gunman after a rampage that left five people dead.
June 10, 2013
Sports
Man Charged in Florida A&M Hazing Case Gets No Jail Time
By Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. â The roommate of the Florida A&M drum major who died after undergoing a hazing ritual in 2011 wonât spend any time in jail for his role in the hazing death. Rikki Wills was sentenced Friday to one year of house arrest and five years probation. Wills previously pleaded no [âŚ]
June 9, 2013
African-American
Morris Brown Trustees Reject $10M in Taxpayer Money
Trustees of Morris Brown College reject Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reedâs offer to help eliminate the schoolâs $35 million debt.
June 9, 2013
African-American
Schools Increase AP Participation and Pass Rates Among African-American Students
Report identifies six school districts that have initiated promising practices to expand AP access and success for Black students.
June 9, 2013
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