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Section: Demographics > African-American
Faculty & Staff
Things in 2016 That Make These 2 Black Faculty Members Go Hmmmm
We found ourselves going hmmm in wonderful 2016 with all its post-modern, post-racial, 21st century glory, making America great—for some people — rhetoric.
December 21, 2016
Faculty & Staff
University of Oregon: Professor Who Donned Blackface Violated Policy
EUGENE, Ore. — The University of Oregon says a law professor who donned blackface for a costume at a Halloween party violated the institution’s anti-harassment policies, but any punishment she receives will remain confidential. The Register-Guard reported Wednesday that the university found Nancy Shurtz’s costume had a devastating impact on the law school and created […]
December 21, 2016
Students
White Military Veterans Settling in at HBCUs
According to a 2015 study, approximately 25 percent of the nation’s 105 HBCUs feature at least a 20 percent non-Black student population. White veterans’ numbers are growing thanks to the post-Sept. 11 G.I. Bill.
December 19, 2016
Students
After Alabama State Ouster, Gwendolyn Boyd Stands Firm on Record
In a move that was not unexpected, the Board of Trustees at Alabama State University has fired its president, Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd, despite opposition voiced by faculty, students and alumni at the historically Black college.
December 18, 2016
Leadership & Policy
Stillman College Trustees Name Cynthia Warrick as Interim President
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — A senior fellow at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund has been named interim president of Stillman College. The Tuscaloosa News reports the board of trustees at Stillman announced Wednesday that Cynthia Warrick will fill in as president after Peter Millet leaves the historically Black college at the end of December. Warrick is […]
December 15, 2016
African-American
Michelle Obama: ‘Hidden Figures’ Underscores Power of Diversity
Invoking the new silver screen legacy of three Black women who worked behind the scenes to help NASA send the first American into space, First Lady Michelle Obama said Thursday that the nation won’t advance unless diverse voices are at the table.
December 15, 2016
Students
Report Finds HBCU Students Overly Burdened by Loans
A report by the United Negro College Fund finds that students at historically Black colleges and universities are saddled with debt and borrowing twice as much in federal loans as peers enrolled in non-HBCUs.
December 14, 2016
Leadership & Policy
Initiative Launched to Develop Aspiring Presidents of Minority-Serving Institutions
In an effort to groom the next generation of college presidents who will preside over MSIs, The Center for Minority Serving Institutions at the University of Pennsylvania is launching a new pipeline initiative to develop budding talent.
December 13, 2016
Students
Survey: Career Services of Greater Benefit to Minority Students
An expert, however, cautions that students of color often don’t see themselves modeled among career services personnel, or services may not be delivered in a “culturally responsive way.”
December 13, 2016
African-American
How HBCUs Can Better Meet the Needs of Students with Disabilities
A dearth of research has explored the experiences and need of students with disabilities at HBCUs.
December 8, 2016
Leadership & Policy
Saint Augustine’s University, Bennett College on Probation
Two of the nation’s oldest historically Black colleges were placed on probation Tuesday by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), signaling the two North Carolina institutions continue to battle financial challenges.
December 6, 2016
Students
Michigan Pushing to Make Flint 11th Promise Zone
Lawmakers in Michigan are pushing to make Flint the state’s 11th Promise Zone to help residents get back on their feet as they cope with an ongoing water crisis and to encourage young people to stay in the city.
December 5, 2016
Sports
Graduation Rate Gap Persists for Black, White Bowl Football Players
A new report shows a 19 percent gap in the graduation rate of Black and White bowl-bound, NCAA football players.
December 5, 2016
Students
Viewing Black Male Students as Princes, not Problems
Despite the litany of studies that highlight the so-called “achievement gap,” we believe that framing the problems that impact the educational success of Black males as merely a “gap” is a cop-out.
December 5, 2016
Students
Program to Aid Community College Grads to Attend Southern University
BATON ROUGE, La. — High-achieving students at Louisiana’s community colleges will be eligible for scholarships to move to Southern University’s campuses in New Orleans and Baton Rouge for further coursework. The Pathway Scholarship transfer agreement was announced by Gov. John Bel Edwards and college system leaders. The program will guarantee admission to Southern and provide […]
December 4, 2016
Students
Land-grant HBCUs Seeking Aid from Congress
The nation’s 19 historically Black land-grant colleges are expected this week to have a Congressional hearing on a plan to strengthen the institutions’ financial ability to provide opportunities for those pursuing studies in the agricultural sciences.
December 4, 2016
Students
Report: Housing, Food Insecurities on Rise for Community College Students
Food and housing insecurities continue to be a major issue for community college students across the nation, particularly African-American and Southeast Asian students.
December 4, 2016
Leadership & Policy
Omarosa to Represent Trump at NAFEO’s Presidents and Chancellors Briefing
Presidents of the nation’s 106 HBCUs are set this weekend for a dialogue on the impact of this year’s elections, one that will include an emissary of President-elect Donald Trump.
December 1, 2016
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