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NADOHE Names Dr. Emelyn dela Peña as New President and CEO
dela Peña, who holds more than 30 years of experience in higher education, will lead the national organization representing chief diversity officers at a time when diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives face mounting political and legal challenges across the sector.
February 3, 2026
Dr. Emelyn A. dela Peña
Sports
Morehouse College Fined After Tuskegee Coach Handcuffed Following Game
The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced it had imposed an undisclosed fine on Morehouse after determining the Atlanta-based college failed to meet mandatory safety protocols during Saturday's contest.
February 3, 2026
Morehouse
Institutions
Trump Demands $1 Billion From Harvard, Threatens Criminal Investigation
President Trump escalated his conflict with Harvard University this week, demanding a $1 billion settlement and threatening criminal prosecution.
February 3, 2026
Harvard University
On the Move
Erin Wiggins Gilliam
Erin Wiggins Gilliam has been named Vice Provost for Student Academic Progression at Albany State University.
February 3, 2026
Dr. Erin Wiggins Gilliam
International
UNC Charlotte to Host 2026 International Conference on Urban Education with Renowned Scholar Dr. James L. Moore III
Dr. James L. Moore III will deliver the keynote address at the 2026 International Conference on Urban Education.
February 3, 2026
Dr. James L. Moore III
From the Magazine
Dr. Susan D. Stuebner: Developing Innovative Learning Opportunities
Throughout her career in higher education, Dr. Susan D. Stuebner has remained focused on ensuring the accessibility and sustainability of private, regional, liberal arts colleges.
February 3, 2026
Dr. Susan D. Stuebner
Leadership & Policy
Trump Administration Wasted Up to $38 Million on Idle Civil Rights Staff While Dismissing 90% of Student Discrimination Complaints, GAO Finds
The report, commissioned by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), examines the fallout from the administration's attempted dismantling of the Education Department's Office for Civil Rights, which enforces federal nondiscrimination laws protecting students on the basis of race, sex, disability, national origin and age.
February 2, 2026
Uadoe
2026
Dr. Darolyn Flaggs: Building a Sense of Belonging
When Dr. Darolyn Flaggs was in her master’s program in math, she often found herself as the only African American woman in the room.
February 2, 2026
Dr. Darolyn Flaggs
On the Move
Gregory Sneed
Gregory Sneed has been named Vice President for Enrollment Management at Union College.
February 2, 2026
Dr. Gregory Sneed
Leadership & Policy
1.7 Million More Students Qualify for Maximum Pell Grants Following FAFSA Simplification
The dramatic uptick in eligibility stems from changes implemented through the bipartisan FAFSA Simplification Act, which President Donald Trump signed into law during his first term.
February 2, 2026
Pell
Sports
Tuskegee University Rallies Behind Coach Benjy Taylor After He Is Handcuffed and Detained on Court at Morehouse
The incident occurred during the postgame handshake line as fans flooded onto the court following the Morehouse victory.
February 1, 2026
Benjy Taylor
Opinion
Education Is Never Neutral: Why Black History Is Essential Curriculum for Democracy
Black History Month itself is only fifty years old, and Black history remains omitted or marginalized in many American classrooms. Today, amid book bans, curricular restrictions, and political pressure on educators, we are again confronting efforts to narrow what we teach and whose truth we acknowledge.
February 1, 2026
Dr. Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy
HBCUs
Spring Convocation Delivers a Rallying Cry to Stillman College's Next Generation of Leaders
Higher ed journalist and academician delivers keynote address and holds book signing at 150th anniversary celebration.
February 1, 2026
Watson
Demographics
Buddhist Monks' 2,300-Mile Peace Walk Passes Through Petersburg, Stops at Virginia State University
The pilgrimage began last year in Texas and is set to conclude in Washington, D.C., by Feb. 11.
February 1, 2026
VSU President Dr. Makola M. Abdullah welcomes the monks to campus.
On the Move
Zachary Clopton
Zachary D. Clopton has has been appointed dean of Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
January 30, 2026
Zachary Clopton
Community Colleges
Maricopa Community Colleges Chancellor Gonzales to Step Down in June
Gonzales has accepted  a leadership position in the education department at Kansas State University.
January 30, 2026
Dr. Steven Gonzales
Institutions
Community College Students Navigate Complex Paths to Noncredit Workforce Programs
Most students enrolling in community college noncredit workforce programs have already attempted traditional higher education—often multiple times—before finding their way to short-term credential programs.
January 30, 2026
Why Has Community College Enrollment Declined
2026
Dr. Stephanie Hernandez Rivera: Charting a Path Toward Social Justice
Dr. Stephanie Hernandez Rivera identifies as a Puerto Rican woman and race-gender, higher education scholar an educator.
January 30, 2026
Dr. Stephanie Hernandez Rivera
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