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Students
Dr. Mabel Jones Matthews – Director for the Office of Education Infrastructure Division, NASA
In her current position, Matthews shares responsibility for providing strategic leadership in NASA’s efforts in achieving excellence in STEM education. Matthews served as university program manager for NASA’s Minority University Research and Education Program. Previously, she served in several senior-level higher education positions, including vice president, dean of academic affairs, academic division chairperson and as […]
April 25, 2014
Students
Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry – Professor of Political Science, Tulane University
Host of her eponymously named show on MSNBC, Harris-Perry teaches political science at Tulane University. Her academic research is inspired by a desire to investigate the challenges facing contemporary Black Americans and to better understand the ways that African-Americans respond to these challenges. In 2009, Harris-Perry became the youngest scholar to deliver the W.E.B. Du […]
April 25, 2014
Students
Dr. Juliet V. García – President, University of Texas at Brownsville
García became president of The University of Texas at Brownsville in January 1992. When she was named president of Texas Southmost College in 1986, she became the fi rst Mexican American woman in the nation to become president of a college or university. García has advocated increasing access to higher education through innovation and experimentation, […]
April 25, 2014
Sports
Grambling Students Vote for Athletics Fee
Grambling State University’s athletic programs will get a boost in the fall after students approved an athletics fee that will generate an additional $1 million annually.
April 24, 2014
African-American
The Bottom Line Not the Answer in College Choice
A recent article in The Atlantic provided without context resulted in yet another negative story about HBCUs.
April 24, 2014
HBCUs
Rutgers Names New Chancellor for Camden Campus
The dean of the University of Maryland’s law school has been named the new chancellor for Rutgers University’s Camden campus.
April 23, 2014
Sports
Did Big Time Football Trump Justice at Florida State University?
Investigation shows Florida State University and Tallahassee cops botched case of rape suspect and Heisman winner Jameis Winston.
April 21, 2014
Students
Ky. Supreme Court: Former Seminary Professor Can Proceed with Suit
Dr. Jimmy Kirby, a tenured professor who was fired from Lexington Theological Seminary in 2009, can proceed with a lawsuit against his former employer.
April 20, 2014
HBCUs
S.C. State Still Awaiting Word on Financial Bailout as Accrediting Agency Revisits
A $13.6 million request to state lawmakers and the governor would provide immediate cash flow to enable the school to pay its outstanding bills and continue to deliver essential services.
April 16, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Global Scholars Say Universities Need to Get Back to Basics
Universities don’t have to solve the social and practical problems of the day, but should rather focus on equipping students with the critical and analytical thinking skills that will enable them to do these things themselves.
April 14, 2014
African-American
Virginia College ‘Free-Speech Zones’ Latest to Fall
Thomas Nelson Community College student Christina Parks was barred from preaching on campus.
April 13, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Morgan State Seeks to Make History in National HBCU Quiz Bowl Competition
The 25th anniversary year of the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge culminates this week with the national championship tournament at which Morgan State University seeks a third consecutive national title.
April 13, 2014
African-American
In Case You Missed It…
Three HBCU Presidents Announce Retirements U.S. Presidents Gather to Commemorate 50th Anniversary of Civil Rights Act Florida A&M Fears Lawmaker Trying to Turn Back Clock Researchers Discuss Role of HBCUs in Supporting School-age Black Males
April 11, 2014
HBCUs
University of Colorado Professor Stops Controversial Prostitution Skit
A University of Colorado professor says she will no longer include a controversial role-playing skit on prostitution in her “Deviance in U.S. Society” course.
April 8, 2014
HBCUs
Portland State University Faculty Strike Averted
A faculty strike set for next week at Portland State University has been averted after nearly yearlong negotiations produced a tentative contract agreement.
April 7, 2014
HBCUs
Researchers Discuss Role of HBCUs in Supporting School-age Black Males
Several prominent researchers on Black males highlight strategies and policies to improve the Black male experience in preK-12 schools and in postsecondary contexts.
April 6, 2014
Leadership & Policy
Three HBCU Presidents Announce Retirements
St. Augustine’s University, Grambling State University and Winston-Salem State University have officially joined other HBCUs on the hunt for new presidents.
April 6, 2014
African-American
HBCUX Network Ready for Its Opening Act
The Washington-based social media venture aims to distinguish itself enough to be considered a valued complement to the growing cast of social media sites courting HBCU audiences.
April 3, 2014
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