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Section: Institutions > HBCUs
African-American
Black College Graduate Excels as UNCF Special Programs Leader
Aaron Andrews, the CEO of the United Negro College Fund Special Programs Corp., credits the mentoring he received at Morgan State University for transforming “an insecure, inner-city kid” into a first-generation college graduate now bringing education to a new generation of disadvantaged minorities.
October 11, 2010
African-American
Fisk University Celebrating Jubilee Day Wednesday
Fisk University will celebrate the 139th anniversary of the Fisk Jubilee Singers Wednesday during the 2010 Jubilee Day Celebration in Nashville, Tenn.
October 7, 2010
Sports
Miles College Coach Billy Joe Resigns, Cites Health
Miles College coach Billy Joe has resigned, citing health reasons, ending a career with the second-most victories of any coach at historically Black colleges.
October 6, 2010
African-American
96 HBCUs Receive $85 Million in Ed. Dept. Grants
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on Friday announced the award of $84.775 million to 96 historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to strengthen their facilities and academic programs to improve education for their students.
October 3, 2010
African-American
Perspective: Leadership Steps for Bold Change at HBCUs
Rewriting the narrative of HBCUs requires a transformation in the behaviors and culture of many of these institutions.
September 28, 2010
HBCUs
Donors May Balk at College Giving, If Fisk Prevails With Art Sale
Financially troubled Fisk University’s battle to raise badly needed cash by winning court approval to sell part ownership in its priceless art collection could hurt the school’s overall fundraising efforts and those of other colleges across the nation, say college fundraising experts around the country.
September 28, 2010
Faculty & Staff
PhD Project Tackles Business School Deanship Diversity
After making an indelible impact on business faculty ranks, The PhD Project sets its sights on diversity among business school deans.
September 23, 2010
African-American
Coppin State Opens Campus-based Neighborhood Computer Center
Coppin State University is set to debut formally today its new efforts to help low-income residents in nearby neighborhoods modernize their digital communications skills with the opening of a neighborhood broadband technology skills training center.
September 15, 2010
African-American
HBCU National Meeting Stresses Competitiveness by Black Schools
Speakers at a national HBCU conference on Tuesday said the future of HBCUs hinges on winning contracts instead of grants, implementing ways to become more energy efficient, and making a concerted effort to retain and graduate incoming students who are increasingly ill-prepared for the rigors of college.
September 14, 2010
African-American
Obama Administration Officials Praise, Encourage HBCUs at National Conference
Leaders of historically Black schools were encouraged to pursue research and development opportunities more aggressively for their institutions during opening sessions of the HBCU Week conference.
September 13, 2010
HBCUs
White House, U.S. Department of Education Officials to Address Historically Black Colleges and Universities National Conference
White House Domestic Policy Advisor Melody Barnes will address attendees at the 2010 National Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Week Conference Monday morning, Sept. 13. The annual HBCU conference takes place Sept. 12-14 during National HBCU Week, which is Sept. 12 -18.
September 12, 2010
African-American
HBCU Stimulus Funding Has Helpful Yet Limited Impact
HBCUs’ share of stimulus money, with few exceptions, did little to improve the beleaguered condition of the institutions. Click here for HBCU stimulus funding analysis.
September 7, 2010
Sports
The Joyners: An HBCU Basketball Coaching Dynasty
For Edward Joyner Jr. (pictured), the family business takes place on the hardwood and is rooted in historically Black colleges and universities, where Edward Jr.; his father, Edward; his uncle, Stephen; and his cousin, Stephen Jr., are all head basketball coaches.
September 1, 2010
African-American
Encouraging Entrepreneurship Among HBCU Students
The Opportunity Funding Corporation’s Venture Challenge allows HBCU students to develop and foster sustainable business ventures.
August 30, 2010
Students
Against Steep Odds, HBCU Leaders Rebuild Trust in Their Institutions
At struggling schools, a number of HBCU presidents have surmounted the stigma of accreditation woes by communicating their vision to parents and prospective students.
August 26, 2010
Students
Rookie HBCU Presidents Undergoing Rigorous Leadership Testing
Amid heavy turnover in historically Black college and university (HBCU) administration ranks, a corps of untested but eager first-time presidents are leading HBCUs in turbulent times.
August 23, 2010
African-American
Perspectives: An Open Letter to HBCU Presidents
Many HBCU presidents and their staff recognize that, at times, the media do not always play fair. And because they don’t always know the rules of engagement, HBCUs would rather not play at all.
August 22, 2010
Leadership & Policy
Saint Augustine’s Dianne Suber Urges News Media Confidence by Black Colleges
The Saint Augustine’s College president says public relations is as important to a college as any other campus initiative, and her school has positive national television exposure to prove it.
August 19, 2010
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