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Section: Demographics > African-American
Students
Clyburn Calls for Ouster of South Carolina State President
U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn and his wife called Wednesday for the ouster of South Carolina State Universityâs embattled president and for the collegeâs entire board to be replaced.
February 18, 2015
African-American
Activists at Rally Vow S.C. State Wonât Close
Black lawmakers promised more than 1,000 supporters of South Carolina State University at a rally Monday at the Statehouse in Columbia that a legislative proposal to close the HBCU will not be enacted.
February 16, 2015
Students
Race a Factor in South Carolina State University âMessâ
The barriers to the solutions are politics, race, intransigence, corruption and political dysfunction.
February 16, 2015
Leadership & Policy
Happy Presidentâs Day for HBCUs? Not Likely
You would think with the first Black president in our countryâs history, there would be more of a lovey-dovey relationship with HBCUs. Apparently not. âPresident Obama was critical of Historically Black Colleges and Universities during a meeting with members of the Congressional Black Caucus this week according to several in attendance. The February 10 meeting was [âŚ]
February 15, 2015
African-American
U.S. Colleges Bringing in Chaplains to Serve the Nonbelievers
Bart Campolo, 51, joined a growing movement of college âhumanist chaplains,â arriving at the University of Southern California last September.
February 15, 2015
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
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