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Section: Demographics > African-American
Faculty & Staff
Remembering a Giant of African Literature
Considered the father of modern African literature, acclaimed writer Chinua Achebe has died at age 82, leaving behind a body of work that scholars say will grow increasingly more influential over time.
March 24, 2013
Students
Kansas Immigration Hearing Draws Emotional Response
An emotional crowd gathered for a House committee hearing on a measure that seeks to repeal in-state tuition for Kansas students without legal residency.
March 21, 2013
Leadership & Policy
Oberlin Dean Named Next Kenyon College President
A dean at Oberlin College has been named the next president of Kenyon College.
March 18, 2013
Leadership & Policy
Oberlin Dean Named Next Kenyon College President
A dean at Oberlin College has been named the next president of Kenyon College.
March 18, 2013
Faculty & Staff
Florida A&M Suspends Search for New President
Florida A&M University on Friday abruptly halted its search for a new president after the university board chairman contended it was the wrong time to move ahead with a new leader.
March 17, 2013
African-American
A Debt-Free Approach to Graduate Education for African-Americans
At a recent meeting, financial gurus discussed the financial state of Black America and ways to bridge the wealth gap through education.
March 14, 2013
Faculty & Staff
Catholic Institutions React to Announcement of a New Pope
On the second day of the papal conclave, the world watched Wednesday as Catholic leaders announced that Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio would be the next head of the Catholic Church worldwide.
March 13, 2013
African-American
Morehouse Furloughs Faculty and Staff
Morehouse College, sticking with its plan to belt tighten all school year, used this week’s spring break for its more than 2,000 students to furlough without pay its entire faculty and staff.
March 13, 2013
Students
Savannah State President Defends TRIO in Congress
When Savannah State University president Cheryl Dozier addressed a U.S. House subcommittee Wednesday about the impact of cuts to the federal TRIO programs, she said there was “no doubt” that TRIO helps students succeed.
March 13, 2013
Students
Students Discuss STEM Involvement at N.C. A&T Forum
At the close of the annual Urban Education Institute, students spoke about their experiences in STEM studies and shed light on where they felt the field may be headed.
March 10, 2013
African-American
Millennial Stress College Years and Beyond
A few weeks ago, the nation and blogosphere was abuzz with news about the stressful lives of Generation Y (the Millennials).
March 6, 2013
Leadership & Policy
ACE Reinforces Advocacy of Investment in Education
The American Council of Education (ACE) directed educators and administration to reconsider the nation’s investment in education during the closing speech of their 95th annual meeting.
March 6, 2013
African-American
Report: Poor College Prospects Predicted for Black Youth in LA County
In new study, the Education Trust–West organization paints a dismal picture of college readiness and college completion prospects for Black students in Los Angeles County.
March 6, 2013
Faculty & Staff
2013 Franklin Award Recipients Recall His Legacy
Dr. John T. Casteen III, Dr. Mary Hatwood Futrell and Dr. William Julius Wilson shared the spotlight as winners of the 2013 Dr. John Hope Franklin Awards on Monday night.
March 5, 2013
Faculty & Staff
12 Charged With Manslaughter in FAMU Hazing Death
Ten of the band members had been charged last May with third-degree felony hazing for the death of Robert Champion, but now the charge of manslaughter has been added for each defendant.
March 5, 2013
Faculty & Staff
Oberlin College and the Popular Fables of Hate and Ignorance
Oberlin College administrators suspended classes “and all non-essential activities” on Monday in response to a series of “hate-related incidents.”
March 5, 2013
Faculty & Staff
ACE Conference Speaker Says Higher Ed Budgeting Crisis Almost Neglected
The American Council on Education’s meeting in Washington began to address some of the most positive and negative trends in higher education.
March 5, 2013
African-American
Purdue University Freezes Tuition for 2 Years
Purdue University is freezing its tuition costs for the next two years in response to the nation’s lingering weak economy.
March 3, 2013
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