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Faculty & Staff
Morris Brown College President Says He Was Abruptly Dismissed Without Explanation
Dr. Kevin James announced his removal on social media, raising questions about governance at the Atlanta HBCU.
January 13, 2026
On the Move
Christina V. Tran
Christina V. Tran has been named executive associate dean of Roseman University’s proposed College of Veterinary Medicine.
January 12, 2026
HBCUs
National Action Network, Alpha Phi Alpha Launch HBCU Leadership Initiative
The Ascend HBCU Tour will bring civil rights advocacy directly to historically Black college campuses across the country.
January 12, 2026
Faculty & Staff
University of Michigan Taps Syracuse's Syverud After Dr. Santa Ono's Departure
Leadership transition follows former president's unsuccessful bid for University of Florida position.
January 11, 2026
Opinion
The Mentors Who Dress Us for the Journey and Teach Us to Keep Walking, reflections on Dr. Marvalene Hughes
What Dr. Â Marvalene Hughes modeled for me was the long view. She did not chase trends or validation. She invested in people. She understood institutions deeply, particularly those serving Black students and historically marginalized communities. She knew when to speak, when to listen, and when to stand firm without explanation.
January 11, 2026
Faculty & Staff
Dr. Marvalene Hughes, Pioneering HBCU Leader Who Rebuilt Dillard After Hurricane Katrina, Dies
First woman president guided historic New Orleans institution through unprecedented crisis and transformation.
January 11, 2026
On the Move
Keith Hayes
Keith Hayes has been named university space official at Virginia Tech.
January 9, 2026
Opinion
Opening the New Year by Closing Inequities
Despite decades of reform, Black students remain underrepresented in gifted, advanced, and honors programs while being overrepresented in exclusionary discipline and special education.
January 9, 2026
Leadership & Policy
Veteran Congressman Steny Hoyer Announces Retirement After Four Decades of Service
Longtime Maryland Democrat and higher education champion to step down in 2026.
January 9, 2026
Institutions
UC Faces Questions Over Financial Health Claims as Report Reveals Billions in Surplus
System posted $5.5 billion profit in 2025 while imposing hiring freezes, layoffs and tuition increases.
January 9, 2026
Students
Colleges Partner with Students to Redesign First-Year Experience
The interventions address persistent problems first-year students face.
January 9, 2026
Faculty & Staff
UNL Chancellor Exits With $1.1 Million Payout After Slashing Education Programs
The American Association of University Professors' UNL chapter condemned the separation agreement.
January 8, 2026
Faculty & Staff
Tennessee University Settles With Professor Fired Over Social Media Post, Pays $500,000
Austin Peay State University has reinstated a tenured professor who was removed from his position last fall over a social media post and will pay him $500,000 as part of a settlement agreement.
January 8, 2026
On the Move
Ali Gordon
Ali P. Gordon has been named dean of the Wichita State University College of Engineering.
January 8, 2026
Leadership & Policy
Federal Courts Rule Trump Administration Violated First Amendment in 17 Higher Education Cases, Sanders Report Finds
The report documents an unprecedented federal assault on academic freedom, including nearly $3 billion in funding cuts to higher education institutions and the revocation of thousands of international student visas.
January 7, 2026
On the Move
Ray Jayawardhana
Ray Jayawardhana has been named Caltech's next president.
January 7, 2026
Faculty & Staff
New National Rankings Measure Public Influence of Education Scholars
Now in its 16th year, the ranking measures scholars’ reach beyond academia using indicators such as media citations, book sales, policy references, and congressional mentions.
January 7, 2026
Demographics
Unmet Demand for Afterschool Programs Reaches Record High Among Black Families
The study found found that parents of nearly 5.7 million Black children want to enroll their child in afterschool programs, but only 1.3 million Black children are currently enrolled.
January 7, 2026
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