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Angela Lewellyn
Angela Lewellyn has been named assistant provost for academic excellence and integrity at Elon University.
January 14, 2026
African-American
Universities Mark MLK Day 2026 with Community Service, Civil Rights Programming
The celebrations come amid ongoing national debates over diversity programs in higher education and as the United States marks its semiquincentennial year.
January 14, 2026
Opinion
Dear HBCU Boards: The Leadership Crisis Is You
In this era where more national attention is being given to building infrastructure at HBCUs, to celebrating achievements and contributions of HBCU, and to acknowledging their historical and future legacies, who is here to hold the boards accountable for their adverse impacts on our institutions and their leaders making the changes our institution’s need?
January 13, 2026
On the Move
Shamik Sengupta
Shamik Sengupta has been named chair of the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR).
January 13, 2026
Students
Economic and Workforce Development Tops State Higher Education Priorities for 2026
Economic and workforce development are listed as most important higher ed issues in 2026.
January 13, 2026
Institutions
New Jersey Legislators Approve Kean-NJCU Merger as Institutions Move Toward July Consolidation
Under the agreement, NJCU's approximately 5,500 students would become Kean students, while the Jersey City campus would operate as Kean Jersey City, a metropolitan satellite of the larger institution.
January 13, 2026
Leadership & Policy
New Federal Rule Could Exclude Half of College Programs From Earnings-Based Accountability
More than 10 percent of graduates would be affected even with data aggregation, Urban Institute analysis finds.
January 13, 2026
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
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