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Section: Demographics > African-American
Students
Negative Qualities Ascribed to Blacks at Root of Discrimination by White Greek-Letter Groups
Many observers and experts on Greek life point out that stories of racial exclusion among White Greek-letter organizations are not just an Alabama phenomenon.
September 30, 2013
African-American
When It Comes to Health, Environment Remains a Major Factor
To become a society with better health â not just better health coverage â we must also look at the role âplaceâ plays in the lives of minority communities.
September 30, 2013
Students
Dr. Maya Angelou Wins High Honor
The National Book Foundation, presenter of the National Book Awards, announced that it would award its 2013 Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community to Dr. Maya Angelou at the 64th National Book Awards Ceremony in New York on November 20 in New York.
September 30, 2013
African-American
Female Professors Face Family Quandary on Tenure Track
Women on the road to tenure and full professorship say they face tremendous pressure to not start a family, pressure that their male colleagues do not face.
September 29, 2013
African-American
Education Secretary Issues Apology to HBCU Leaders
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan issues a public apology to HBCU presidents, administrators and faculty for the repercussions from changes made to the Parent PLUS Loan program.
September 26, 2013
Students
UA Forms Task Force to Review Diversity on Campus
University of Alabama faculty members are forming a task force on diversity following allegations of racism within the schoolâs Greek-letter social organizations.
September 25, 2013
African-American
Study: More Minority Students Taking SAT, Still Unprepared for College
A new report from the College Board found an increase in Black and Hispanic SAT takers who met or exceeded the SAT Benchmark in 2013, but gaps remain in the level of college preparedness.
September 25, 2013
African-American
Education Secretary: Cuts in Federal Spending a âBig Issueâ for Education System
Education Secretary Arne Duncan expresses his frustration with how the nationâs overall education needs are being addressed by Congress during a briefing session with reporters on Wednesday.
September 25, 2013
Students
Education Program Strengthens Ties Between Brazil, U.S.
The Brazil Scientific Mobility Program provides scholarships to STEM students from Brazil for an opportunity to study abroad at the worldâs top universities. Through the program, the U.S. is hosting more than 3,600 students for the current academic year.
September 24, 2013
Faculty & Staff
Diverse Conversations: The Spirit of a Trailblazer
Dr. Pamela Gunter-Smith recently broke the glass ceiling to become the first female and first African-American president of York College of Pennsylvania.
September 23, 2013
African-American
HBCU Fundraising: No Longer Business as Usual
HBCUs are bolstering their fundraising efforts by becoming more strategic, pursuing new sources or partnerships, and utilizing nontraditional approaches such as social media.
September 23, 2013
Students
Ala. Leaders Tread Lightly on Forcing Segregation for U of Ala. Greeks
From the governor to a U.S. attorney, state and other leaders say they want to move past failed efforts and find a way to permanently end racial segregation in the University of Alabamaâs Greek system. But for now theyâre treading lightly in forcing change on sorority row.
September 22, 2013
African-American
Nation Leaders Highlight Critical Needs for the Future of American Universities
The TIME Summit on Higher Education brought together leaders in higher ed, business and government to discuss, among other topics, how to prepare future students, faculty researchers and teachers for the sciences.
September 22, 2013
Students
University of Delaware Honors Civil Rights Lawyer for Inspiring Integration
The University of Delaware names a newly-built residence hall after Louis Redding, a civil rights lawyer who successfully filed a lawsuit against the university for refusing to admit Black students in the 1950s.
September 22, 2013
Students
N.C. County School Board Removes âInvisible Manâ From Library Shelves
The Randolph County School Board has voted to take Ralph Ellisonâs Invisible Man from its library shelves after a parent complained.
September 19, 2013
Students
Ex-Student Leaders: End Greek Segregation at University of Alabama
Former student leaders at the University of Alabama went public Thursday in support of more diversity within the schoolâs racially segregated sorority and fraternity system, and a federal prosecutor said her office is watching for signs of change on campus.
September 19, 2013
Sports
Give Them the Chance to be Young, Gifted and Black
I have often said that if you are Black and male, when you leave the house, you may never see it again. Why? The chances of us being shot or killed are pretty high.
September 19, 2013
African-American
Panel: Now Is Time to Follow Blueprint to Close Achievement Gap
A spirited discussion at the Congressional Black Caucus conference focused on initiatives that have resulted in closing the achievement gap for Black males.
September 19, 2013
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