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Section: Institutions > HBCUs
Students
In case you missed it …
Here are some of the key stories in higher education this week reported by Diverse: VI Congressional Leader Fights for Black Boys in Education Time For Higher Ed to Rethink the Questions HBCU Presidents at a New Crossroads Hip Hop Scholars Say Jay Z on Wrong Side of Fine Line in Barneys’ Controversy
October 31, 2013
Sports
Transfers Give HBCU Football Programs a Boost
Just because blue chip recruits don’t flock to HBCUs directly from high school doesn’t mean they don’t end up there.
October 31, 2013
Sports
A Solemn Plea to the HBCU Family: Give Back!
Give back to your alma mater (or to any historically Black college), and give to Grambling State.
October 31, 2013
HBCUs
Lipscomb Drops Logo After Pressure From Liberty
That Lipscomb University sweatshirt or coffee mug with the interlocking “LU” logo has instantly become a limited-edition collector’s item.
October 30, 2013
Students
University of Tennessee Says New Tuition Model Paying Off
Officials at the University of Tennessee say a new tuition model that charges new students for 15 credit hours instead of 12 is paying off in more ways than one.
October 29, 2013
Sports
Jesse Jackson Plans to Help Grambling Tackle Its Issues
He’s fought for civil rights and negotiated freedom for hostages, but can Jesse Jackson close the rift between students and the administration at Grambling State University?
October 29, 2013
Students
Students Block Access to Bulgarian University
Several hundred students blocked access to Bulgaria’s largest university on Monday, demanding the dissolution of Parliament, calling for new elections and bemoaning a lack of “moral values” at high levels. University administrators pleaded with them to re-open the campus and allow classes to resume.
October 28, 2013
Sports
Jackson State: Grambling Forfeit Could Cost Millions
Jackson State says financial losses for the university and the city of Jackson, Miss., “could be in the millions” because of Grambling’s decision to forfeit Saturday’s football game after its players refused to play.
October 23, 2013
Leadership & Policy
From Health Care to College Apps, Computer Glitches Shouldn’t Distract From Bigger Goal
I am no Luddite, but I know the wholesale embrace of technology can come back and bite us in the you-know-where.
October 21, 2013
Students
Grambling Players Have No Regrets about Boycott
After ending their boycott and agreeing to resume practice, Grambling player Naquan Smith says team “took a stance on what we thought was right.”
October 21, 2013
Students
Judge Hears Voting Lawsuit Involving University of Alabama Greeks
University of Alabama sorority and fraternity members, many of whom registered to vote illegally, wrongly swayed a city election after being urged to the polls by illegal offers of booze, concert tickets and peer pressure, a lawyer for a failed candidate told a judge Tuesday.
October 15, 2013
HBCUs
In case you missed it …
Here are some of the key stories in higher education this week reported by Diverse: Participants Find Support at Black Doctoral Network Conference Maryland HBCUs Score Big Victory in Court With Eye on Future, Colleges Courting Hispanics Higher Ed Mostly Unscathed by Shutdown
October 10, 2013
HBCUs
Mich. Universities Getting More Out-of-State Students
An increase in the number of out-of-state students is contributing to an overall rise in student population at some of Michigan’s public universities, officials said.
October 10, 2013
HBCUs
Colleges, Universities Initiating National Movement Against Hazing
Colleges and universities are devising strategies, such as creating new faculty positions, to institute and strictly enforce anti-hazing policies.
October 10, 2013
Leadership & Policy
Welcome Aboard!
Senior Web Consultant Raymond Borhan is celebrating his eighth anniversary as a member of the Diverse: Issues In Higher Education team. Raymond has been involved with managing technology projects, products and strategy for nearly 20 years. He received his B.A. from UCLA and a Master of Science in Information Systems from Strayer University. Raymond is responsible for the company’s IT and web-related projects. As such, he has been a member of many cross-functional teams at the company. He also takes pride in having an important advisory role in all matters related to the company’s technology initiatives and IT infrastructure. Raymond likes to travel and enjoys learning about different cultures, literary traditions, and cuisines. Currently, he’s also interested in learning about organic farming and sustainable living.
October 9, 2013
HBCUs
HBCU Presidents Tread Lightly After Maryland Lawsuit Decision
Though several HBI presidents have privately expressed support for the Black colleges lawsuit, they have been unwilling to publicly weigh in on the specifics.
October 8, 2013
HBCUs
Fulbright Alumni Convene to Address Worldwide Social Issues
The Fulbright Association—the alumni organization of one of the most renowned international academic exchange programs—held its 36th annual conference over the weekend and the gathering had more of a feel of a family reunion—albeit one with more of a critical and focused goal.
October 6, 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
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