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Section: Institutions > HBCUs
Students
In Memoriam: Dr. John Hope Franklin (1915-2009)
âWarm, generous, compassionate, a giant among American historians,â is how one University of Chicago colleague of Dr. John Hope Franklin remembers him.
March 25, 2009
HBCUs
New Study Reveals Immigrant Blacks Outpace Native Blacks and Whites in Selective College Enrollment
High school students from Black immigrant populations enroll in selective colleges at a higher rate than U.S.-born Blacks and Whites, because they have greater access to resources that influence postsecondary success, say the authors of a new study.
March 23, 2009
HBCUs
Womenâs History Month â HBCU Women Light Up Stage and Screen
When Taraji Henson was nominated for an Academy Award this year for best supporting actress, the celebration rippled beyond Hollywood and into the halls of two historically Black universities.
March 19, 2009
HBCUs
Knowledge at No Cost
A growing number of mission-driven U.S. institutions are joining the global movement to provide courses online for free.
March 19, 2009
Students
Getting Into the Game
Despite the fast-growing and lucrative landscape of video game designing, minority students are finding themselves with limited options in the field.
March 19, 2009
HBCUs
Knowledge at No Cost
A growing number of mission-driven U.S. institutions are joining the global movement to provide courses online for free.
March 16, 2009
HBCUs
Earmarks Helpful for Minority-serving Institutions Struggling In Tough Economy
With Congress completing work on a $410 billion omnibus spending bill, minority-serving institutions can point to some tangible funding gains in the first months of 2009 with the possibility of more gains ahead.
March 12, 2009
Faculty & Staff
HBCUs File Lawsuits Against Accrediting Agency
As one historically Black university resolves litigation with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, another, Hampton University, ignites a similar suit against the same agency to restore the reputation of what school officials call âa provenâ pharmacy program.
March 10, 2009
HBCUs
HBCUs: Segregated, But Not Segregating
Those who seek to bring more Whites into historically Black colleges should suggest constructive solutions for improving the quality of these institutions.
March 8, 2009
HBCUs
HBCUs Benefit From the Blues
In an effort to help the Thurgood Marshall College Fund raise funds, the department store Nordstrom is exclusively selling a CD compilation of legendary and contemporary Black female blues and jazz artists.
March 4, 2009
Students
The âBellesâ are Back
Bennett College for Women is ever mindful of its place in history while preparing students for their future in a global society.
March 4, 2009
HBCUs
HBCUs: Segregated, But Not Segregating
Those who seek to bring more Whites into historically Black colleges should suggest constructive solutions for improving the quality of these institutions.
March 4, 2009
Students
Education Secretary Duncan: HBCUs as Relevant Today as Ever
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan made his first official visit to Howard University Thursday to discuss the role historically Black colleges and universities must continue to play in preparing teachers to educate the nationâs increasingly diverse student body.
February 26, 2009
Sports
CIAA Tournament Provides Much More Than Basketball
Over five weeks last year this city hosted three basketball tournaments, including the Atlantic Coast Conference men and the NCAA East Regional.
February 25, 2009
Leadership & Policy
N.C. A&T State Chancellor Resigns From Post
In a sudden and strange turn of events, North Carolina A&T State University Chancellor Stanley Battle has announced that June 30th will be his last day on the job.
February 25, 2009
Faculty & Staff
Fisk Discloses Major New Problems
Fisk University, beset with financial troubles before the nationâs economy began a free fall last year, has joined a growing list of prominent historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) signaling tougher times at hand.
February 24, 2009
HBCUs
HBCUs share the spotlight with award-nominated and winning actresses whose talents they helped shape and mold.
When Taraji P. Henson was nominated for an Academy Award this year for best supporting actress in âThe Curious Case of Benjamin Button,â the celebration rippled beyond Hollywood and into the halls of two historically Black universities.
February 22, 2009
Asian American Pacific Islander
Diverse Calendar
March 5-7AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF HISPANICS IN HIGHER EDUCATION 4th Annual National Conference âAchieving Hispanic Successâ Hyatt Regency Riverwalk San Antonio Web: www.aahhe.org March 11-15 THE NATIONAL BLACK GRADUATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION 21st Annual Conference âEngaged. Empowered. Expect It.â Doubletree Downtown Houston Contact: Dorothy E. Hines E-mail: vpconference@nbgsa.org Web: www.nbgsa.org March 12-14 TWELFTH ANNUAL REGIONAL HBCU SUMMIT [âŚ]
February 18, 2009
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