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Section: Institutions > HBCUs
Students
Nation’s Pupils Find Few Black Men To Call Mister
Black male students at Cheyney University are among the newest recruits to the Call Me MISTER teaching program, which seeks to dramatically increase the number of African-American men teaching in U.S. public schools.
October 11, 2009
Sports
Famed Marching 100 Band May Steal the Show at Miami-FAMU Game
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — When the final whistle blows to end Miami’s game against Florida A&M, Hurricanes coach Randy Shannon will hurry off the field. And then he’ll hurry right back out.
October 8, 2009
HBCUs
NC A&T Debates Rapper’s Appearance at Homecoming Concert
While leaders at North Carolina A&T State University consider a replacement for a controversial rapper with gang ties, his possible appearance at the homecoming concert has sparked debate among students at the historically Black college.
October 6, 2009
HBCUs
Stimulus Money Slow To Reach Colleges
An avalanche of funding is expected after a slow start to stimulus spending for campus-preservation projects.
October 1, 2009
HBCUs
NOTEWORTHY NEWS: Stimulus Money Slow To Reach Colleges
An avalanche of funding is expected after slow start to stimulus spending for campus-preservation projects.
September 30, 2009
Disabilties
Sustainability Officer
Robert Rodriguez, of the University of Texas in San Antonio, sets the standards for green policies at the South Texas institution as the “sustainability officer.” The energy manager gives a tour on what UTSA is doing to save energy.
September 29, 2009
Latinx
LASTWORD: Enrolling vs. Serving Latino Students
For Hispanic-serving institutions, there’s a difference between enrolling and really ‘serving’ Latino students.
September 16, 2009
Students
Professional Appoitments
DR. WILLIAM BYNUM JR. has been named vice president for student services at Morehouse College (Ga.). He previously served as vice president for student affairs and enrollment management at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania. Bynum earned a bachelor’s from Davidson College and a master’s and doctorate from Duke University. DR. JAME’L HODGES is director of multicultural […]
September 16, 2009
Latinx
Enrolling vs. Serving Latino Students
For Hispanic-serving institutions, there’s a difference between enrolling and really ‘serving’ Latino students.
September 16, 2009
Faculty & Staff
Survey Shows More Diversity and Higher Graduation Rates at Public HBCUs
Public Historically Black Colleges and Universities have grown and expanded in the last 20 years, making their students and faculty among the most intellectually and racially diverse in higher education, according to a survey released Monday.
September 13, 2009
HBCUs
The Coca-Cola Company Gives $7.2 Million to Atlanta University Center
Spelman College, Morehouse College and Clark Atlanta University will receive millions from the Coca-Cola Company. Coca-Cola made the announcement Tuesday. According to Reuters, Spelman will receive $1.2 million, Morehouse and Clark Atlanta will receive $6 million. This support will assist students at these Atlanta-based historically black colleges and universities with scholarship funds where economic hardship […]
September 8, 2009
HBCUs
Howard, Va. Tech Join U.S. Intelligence Program
Howard University and Virginia Tech have joined 19 other colleges and universities in developing national security studies that support critical skills needed by intelligence agencies. According to The Washington Post, the $2.5 million academic program, which is funded by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, is designed to teach undergraduates skills that the […]
September 7, 2009
Students
Swine Flu Causes Stillman to Cancel Home Football Game
Stillman College canceled its home football opener against Clark Atlanta because of swine flu, college officials announced.
September 7, 2009
Students
LEGAL BATTLES CONTINUE IN FIGHT FOR EQUITY IN MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION
In an ongoing struggle to right past wrongs, lawyers, community activists and students are awaiting their chance in court to make all Maryland universities equal and to reverse policies they say serve to weaken HBCUs.
September 2, 2009
Sports
NOTEWORTHY NEWS: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Retiring Morgan State President Earl Richardson says his school has accomplished a great deal, but could do more with equitable support from the state.
September 2, 2009
Students
Unprecedented Federal Support Predicted for HBCUs
At the conclusion of the 2009 National Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Week Conference, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan told a gathering of Black college leaders Wednesday that he predicts HBCUs will receive “unprecedented” levels of financial support under the Obama administration.
September 2, 2009
Students
While Smaller Colleges Weather Recession, Private HBCUs Face Unique Challenges
Small- and middle-sized independent colleges have fared the economic recession well during the past six months, but historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in that category face special problems, according to Dr. Richard Ekman, president of the Council of Independent Colleges.
September 2, 2009
Latinx
Minority-Serving Institutions Seek Long-Term Funding Increases
Advocates seek additional funding through a couple of bills under consideration in Congress.
September 2, 2009
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