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Polly Trottenberg
Polly Trottenberg has been named dean of the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and a Global Distinguished Professor at NYU.
July 11, 2025
Sports
New Congressional Bill Targets College Sports Funding, Could Impact Campus Diversity Programs
The bill's prohibition on using student fees to support athletics could force difficult budget decisions at universities nationwide.
July 11, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Department of Education Blocks Undocumented Students from Career and Technical Programs
The policy change affects access to dual enrollment programs, postsecondary career and technical education, and adult education programs.
July 11, 2025
African-American
IRS: Churches Can Now Back Political Candidates, But Scholars Remain Concerned
Some question how this new development might impact church leaders’ ability to speak prophetically in the present day.
July 11, 2025
Institutions
Federal Investigation Launched Over Faculty Hiring Practices at George Mason University
The timing of the investigation coincides with broader national debates about the role of diversity programs in education and employment, with different administrations taking varying approaches to enforcement of civil rights laws.
July 10, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Education Research Groups Urge ED to Finalize Civil Rights Data Collection
Eleven organizations warn of 'critically short' timeline for essential equity data gathering.
July 10, 2025
Opinion
Statues Don’t Pay Stipends: Bethune at 150 and the Cost of Invisible Labor
Black women faculty advise twice the number of first-gen students, chair diversity committees, and cover the costs of food, books, childcare, and more so vulnerable students have a fair shot at success—tasks rarely logged in tenure dossiers.
July 10, 2025
On the Move
Johnny M. Moore
Johnny M. Moore has been named the 13th president of Rust College.
July 9, 2025
On the Move
Liz Wuorinen
Liz Wuorinen, who had served as interim dean of the College of Health Sciences and Professional Studies at Northern Michigan University (NMU) since July 2024, has been named the permanent dean.
July 9, 2025
Opinion
Courage Should Be in the Job Description
This moment in American higher education is not just about one executive order, one political party, or one cultural debate. It’s about the very soul of colleges and universities.
July 9, 2025
Institutions
Barnard College Settles Antisemitism Lawsuit with Controversial Campus Policy Changes
The settlement has drawn criticism from faculty who argue it could chill legitimate academic discourse.
July 9, 2025
HBCUs
National Leaders Spotlight HBCUs as Engines of Social Mobility
HBCUs remain indispensable in relation to the economic outcomes of the Black community.
July 9, 2025
On the Move
Sinda K. Vanderpool
Sinda K. Vanderpool has been named the 10th president of the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas.
July 8, 2025
Sports
HBCU Football Legend and Civil Rights Pioneer Pettis Norman Dies at 86
Johnson C. Smith University football legend Pettis Norman, who broke barriers as one of the first Black players with the Dallas Cowboys and used his NFL platform to advance civil rights, died. He was 86.
July 8, 2025
Opinion
What Colleges and Universities Should Take Away from What Happened at UVA
What lessons can we take from what happened at UVA and the forced resignation of President Ryan?
July 8, 2025
HBCUs
UNCF Launches Parent Advocacy Initiative to Address Teacher Diversity Crisis
New toolkit aims to mobilize Black families to advocate for more educators of color, highlights HBCU role in teacher preparation.
July 8, 2025
Faculty & Staff
UW-Madison's Black Males in Engineering Video Series Wins Prestigious Telly Award
The BME project represents a comprehensive approach to supporting Black males in STEM, offering research-backed methods that span from primary school through doctoral studies.
July 8, 2025
Demographics
Former Library of Congress Chief Carla Hayden Joins Mellon Foundation as Senior Fellow
Historic librarian transitions to philanthropic role after abrupt termination by Trump administration.
July 7, 2025
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