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Section: Institutions > HBCUs
HBCUs
Hill Harper on Campus
Actor and best-selling author Hill Harper talked to Diverse’s Michelle J. Nealy this month about his motivational speaking tour, “HBCU Empower Me Tour With Hill Harper,” which launched in September and runs through May 2009.
November 26, 2008
HBCUs
Grants & Gifts
CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY, POMONA, has received a $4.1 MILLION grant from the U.S. Department of Education to help the university address the national shortage of professionals ready to enter the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The funding is intended to help Hispanic and low-income students enter the STEM fields. MONTGOMERY COLLEGE […]
November 26, 2008
HBCUs
Perspectives: Watch Night — Then and Now
It is impossible to describe the depth and range of emotions that slaves experienced on Watch Night as they waited for the minute they would be free.
November 17, 2008
Students
Presidents of Maryland’s Black Colleges Testify About Disparities
No stranger to belt-tightening during tough economic times, presidents from two of Maryland’s historically black colleges attended a public hearing Wednesday to press their case for why the schools need more money.
November 12, 2008
HBCUs
Homecoming HBCU-style
Each year, Black college alumni and spectators alike travel from miles around to revel in the magic that is homecoming.
November 12, 2008
Leadership & Policy
Hill Harper Encourages Financial Fitness Among HBCU Students
The critically acclaimed actor and New York Times best-selling author, Hill Harper worked tirelessly to advance the cause of change for his friend and former classmate, President-elect Barack Obama.
November 9, 2008
HBCUs
Black College Advocates Praise Report Calling for More Equitable Funding of Maryland HBCUs
The formula to bringing Maryland’s historically Black universities on par with the state’s traditionally White institutions will require increased funding for critical improvements, according to an expert panel established by Maryland state officials.
October 29, 2008
HBCUs
On DiverseEducation.com: Lift Every HBCU Voice and Sing
One of Renata “Toni” Roy’s dreams became reality last month when a choir of 105 students representing dozens of the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities took the stage in front of a packed audience at the 2,500-seat John F. Kennedy Center concert hall in Washington, D.C.
October 29, 2008
HBCUs
Going PINK
Victoria’s Secret PINK will expand its Collegiate Collection in December to include some historically Black colleges.
October 29, 2008
Leadership & Policy
Cosby: Black Colleges Should Demand More from Alumni
Noted author and humorist Bill Cosby recently took historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to task for not making their alumni give back.
October 28, 2008
HBCUs
Ohio University and Eight Historically Black Colleges and Universities Form Alliance
Ohio University and eight historically Black colleges and universities have joined together in a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the number of resources and educational options available to students at all nine schools.
October 28, 2008
HBCUs
HBCU Students Take the Stage at Kennedy Center
In September Renata “Toni” Roy’s had one of her dreams become reality when a choir of 105 students representing dozens of the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities took the stage in front of a packed audience at the 2,500-seat John F. Kennedy Center concert hall in Washington, D.C.
October 27, 2008
Students
Gathering Examines Lack of Minority Men in Post-Graduate Programs
The differences between men and women aren’t all that difficult to spot.
October 26, 2008
HBCUs
Neb. university releases details on Ayers threats
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – A memo providing details of angry communications from people furious about the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s invitation to former radical William Ayers says the threats of violence and protests included veiled threats to kill him. Psychology associate professor Mario Scalora, who is on the university threat assessment team, said in the memo […]
October 23, 2008
Students
Flagging Economy Spurs Increase in Library Use
When the going gets tough, the tough go to the library where the books, movies and internet are free and the information empowers.
October 19, 2008
HBCUs
The World Wide Web of Ed.D.s
The flexibility and convenience of online degree programs have attracted minorities in droves, especially Black K-12 educators.
October 15, 2008
Latinx
Wal-Mart Foundation Gives Over $4 Million to Institute for Higher Education Policy
The Wal-Mart Foundation has announced a $4.2 million grant to support programs to increase first-generation student success at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions and tribal colleges and universities.
October 14, 2008
Leadership & Policy
Zooming in on the Tar Heel State
In previous editions, we examined the state of higher education in Georgia, then New York, California, Texas and Illinois.
October 1, 2008
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