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Awards/Honors
Dr. Tahnee Wilder: Fueling Innovation for Communication Specialists
Dr. Tahnee Wilder’s work in academia as a researcher and assistant professor is informed by her 15 years of experience as a clinician in the field of speech-language therapy and speech and language pathology.
January 26, 2026
Faculty & Staff
Dr. Gloria Wade-Gayles, 1937-2026
Pioneering scholar and civil rights activist who championed Black women's voices, has died.
January 26, 2026
Sports
NCAA Adds Four Championships, Approves Flag Football as Emerging Sport
Acrobatics and tumbling, stunt, Division II bowling and Division III women's wrestling will become NCAA championships, while flag football gained immediate emerging sport status. This represents the first time four championships have been added at one NCAA Convention.
January 23, 2026
On the Move
Alison Carr-Chellman
Alison Carr-Chellman has been named provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at Pace University.
January 23, 2026
Emerging Scholars
Dr. Varaxy Yi: A Conscious Scholar
When Varaxy Yi won a Gates Millennium Scholarship back in 2003, as a first-generation student she didn’t fully understand the role the scholarship would play in landing her a meaningful job in American higher education.
January 23, 2026
African-American
Smithsonian Exhibition Showcases Hidden Archives of Historically Black Colleges
New exhibit reveals how HBCUs have served as stewards of African American history and culture for generations.
January 23, 2026
Leadership & Policy
Trump Administration Abandons Appeal of Court Ruling That Blocked Anti-DEI School Funding Threats
The Trump administration has withdrawn its appeal of a federal court decision that struck down its campaign against diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in schools and colleges.
January 22, 2026
On the Move
Airea (Dee) Matthews
Airea (Dee) Matthews has been named provost of Bryn Mawr College. Matthews currently serves as professor of creative writing and co-chairs Bryn Mawr’s creative writing department.
January 22, 2026
From the Magazine
Beyond the Acceptance Letter: The Hidden Challenges of First-Generation Students
Like many first-generation students, I didn’t know what to expect from the college application process. I never spoke to admissions counselors before applying.
January 22, 2026
Awards/Honors
Dr. Jarred R. Cuellar: Grounded in Community
Dr. Jarred R. Cuellar didn’t initially plan to study Latino politics. In fact, the Cal Poly Pomona assistant professor of political science actively avoided it at first, worried about becoming a stereotype.
January 22, 2026
HBCUs
Virginia Lawmakers Launch State's First HBCU Caucus to Address Century of Underfunding
The caucus will advocate for Hampton University, Norfolk State University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University, and the Virginia University of Lynchburg.
January 22, 2026
Students
Federal Lawsuit Threatens In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students Across Multiple States
The legal challenges, which target Texas, Minnesota, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Illinois, California, and Virginia, follow an April 2025 executive order directing the Attorney General to halt enforcement of state laws that allegedly favor noncitizens.
January 22, 2026
From the Magazine
Beyond Barriers: How Community College Student Parents Leverage Cultural Wealth for Success
Community college student parents face an undeniable reality: only 37 percent complete a degree or certificate within six years, compared to 59 percent of students without children (Reichlin Cruse et al., 2019).
January 21, 2026
On the Move
Joi Gabrielle Artis
Joi Gabrielle Artis has been named campus minister and chaplain of Benedict College.
January 21, 2026
Faculty & Staff
Faculty Express Deep Concern Over AI's Impact on Higher Education
The survey of 1,057 faculty members, conducted by the American Association of Colleges and Universities and Elon University's Imagining the Digital Future Center, reveals widespread skepticism about AI's role in higher education.
January 21, 2026
Awards/Honors
Dr. Leslie U. Ekpe: A Focus On Racial Equity and Belonging
Dr. Leslie U. Ekpe’s research, teaching and mentorship reflect a blend of intellectual rigor and compassion.
January 21, 2026
African-American
State of the Dream 2026: From Regression to Signs of a Black Recession
Black workers face 'economic recession' as unemployment soars, federal jobs disappear.
January 21, 2026
HBCUs
Morris Brown College Reinstates President After Abrupt Termination
Board cites procedural failures in firing, apologizes to campus community.
January 20, 2026
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