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Section: Institutions > HBCUs
Leadership & Policy
U. of Ark. Spokesman Files EEOC Complaint Over Termination
Former University of Arkansas spokesman John Diamond has filed a complaint to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, claiming that his firing violated his civil rights and asking that he be reinstated.
January 12, 2014
Leadership & Policy
South Louisiana Community College Says it Needs More Nursing Teachers
South Louisiana Community College PR director says nurses can earn a better wage for practicing rather than teaching.
January 9, 2014
African-American
FAMU Names Elmira Mangum President
Magnum becomes the first female permanent president in the school’s 126-year history and the first non-alumnus to hold the position in 46 years.
January 9, 2014
Students
Study Urges Tough Measures for Parent PLUS Loan Requirements
A new report released by the New America Foundation urges reforms to ensure that the Parent PLUS loan program does not burden parent borrowers with debt they cannot pay back.
January 8, 2014
HBCUs
University of South Florida: Guns Can Be Kept in Cars on Campus
Gun rights groups had threatened to sue any university that continued to ban guns in cars following the appeals ruling.
January 7, 2014
HBCUs
Louisiana-Monroe Alum’s Family Gives $1M to School
The donation will provide a facility to house 14 new international students.
January 7, 2014
African-American
Harris-Perry’s Apology May Be Too Smart for Right-Wing Zealots
I saw her apology and hope it was enough to kill the fake outrage over a joke made on her show about Mitt Romney’s adoptive Black grandchild.
January 6, 2014
HBCUs
Former Auditor Sues West Virginia University Over Firing
R. Michael Kennedy-Chuey’s lawsuit alleges he was fired for complaining about wrongdoing at the school.
January 5, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Scholars Gather in Bid to Preserve History’s Role
Hundreds of historians made their way to the nation’s capital for the American Historical Association’s 128th annual meeting.
January 5, 2014
Students
University of Minnesota to Offer Gender-neutral Student Housing
The University of Minnesota is preparing to offer gender-neutral housing at its Twin Cities campus.
December 29, 2013
Sports
Akron Assistant Football Coach Killed in Car Accident
Mississippi native, nicknamed “Tank,” killed in home state at age 44.
December 24, 2013
Students
University of North Florida Won’t Appeal Court Ruling on Guns
President John Delaney states that students will be allowed to store guns in their cars.
December 23, 2013
HBCUs
Shuttered HBCU St. Paul’s College Names Stith President
Prior to closing, St. Paul’s had struggled to keep its accreditation due to financial issues and declining enrollment.
December 23, 2013
African-American
Mississippi State House Just 1st Stop for Student Jeramey Anderson
At 22, Tulane’s history-making state representative aims to aid HBCUs along the way as he charts a course to the White House.
December 22, 2013
Leadership & Policy
Alcorn’s President Out in Shake-up Over Finances
M. Christopher Brown, president of Alcorn State University since 2010, has resigned from his post, effective immediately, amid an audit into purchasing practices.
December 19, 2013
Students
Educators Protest Koch Gift to Catholic University
Some Catholic educators are protesting Catholic University of America’s recent acceptance of a $1 million donation from the Charles Koch Foundation, which is affiliated with the libertarian Koch brothers.
December 17, 2013
Leadership & Policy
In case you missed it …
Here are some of the key stories in higher education this week reported by Diverse: Howard Univ. Honors Mandela in Photo Exhibit Bennett President Fights for Investment from Alumni, Wealthy Donors Fisk, Florida A&M get Clean Bills of Health from Accreditation Group Lane College President McClure Dies
December 12, 2013
Students
Meningitis B Vaccinations Top 3K at Princeton
Princeton University reports more than 3,300 students have received meningitis B vaccinations since a mass vaccination got underway on campus Monday.
December 11, 2013
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