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Choosing Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs)

There has been significant discussion recently regarding the uptick in HBCU enrollment. In recent years, enrollment increases across the HBCU landscape have been attributed to a variety of reasons. Some cite the political atmosphere as a reason, noting that HBCUs serve as a reprieve for students fleeing overt racism and racial microaggressions present in communities and schools.

April 28, 2019

Promise Programs Boost College Access, But More Support Needed for Graduation

As Congress takes up myriad issues relevant to upcoming reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, it’s an ideal time to examine how Promise scholarship programs can inform the discussion, according to those who study and implement such programs.

April 27, 2019

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Dr. Martin Kilson Dead at 88

Dr. Martin Kilson, the first Black to be named a full professor at Harvard University, died last week. He was 88. A trained political scientist, Kilson began his teaching career at Harvard in 1962 and was later named the Frank G. Thomson Professor of Government from 1988 until his retirement in 1999. Born in 1931, […]

April 27, 2019

Harris-Stowe President Selected as 2019 Eisenhower Fellow

Harris-Stowe State University announced that its president, Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack, is one of 13 U.S. leaders – and the only from an academic institution – to be selected as a 2019 USA Eisenhower Fellow. Warmack joins a cohort of fellows who are leaders in education policy, finance, urban agriculture, veterans’ affairs, affordable housing, health […]

April 26, 2019

NCCU Opens New ‘State-of-the-Art’ Television Studio

North Carolina Central University’s (NCCU) more than 250 mass communications students have a new training ground with the opening of a $1.86-million television studio on campus this week. Unveiled to the campus and community on April 23, the state-of-the-art television studio will serve as a high-tech, high-touch facility for students to receive “extensive” training in […]

April 26, 2019

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Measles Quarantine Orders at 2 LA Universities

A quarantine order has been issued for students and staff at two Los Angeles universities who may have been exposed to measles and either have not been vaccinated or can’t verify that they have immunity. The University of California, Los Angeles, said that as of Wednesday there were 119 students and 8 faculty members under […]

April 25, 2019

Teen Accepted to 115 colleges, Offered $3.7M in scholarships

NEW ORLEANS — A New Orleans teenager has been accepted to 115 colleges and universities across the nation. NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune reports Antoinette Love was accepted at every school she applied to and was offered a total of more than $3.7 million in scholarships. She says she plans to visit schools over the next few weeks […]

April 25, 2019

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UNCF Celebrates 75 Years, Launches Inaugural Day of Giving

Invest in, give to and support historically Black colleges and universities and their students was the charge United Negro College Fund president and CEO Dr. Michael Lomax gave Thursday morning in remarks commemorating the advocacy organization’s 75th birthday and anniversary in D.C.

April 25, 2019

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Black Students to Princeton Seminary: Pay Reparations from $1B Endowment

It makes sense that African-American students at Princeton Theological Seminary have issued reparatory requests based on research tying much of the school’s current wealth to slavery, and it’s equally fitting that the school live up to its religious precepts in its response, according to some scholars.

April 25, 2019

Redefining Merit

Following the college admissions scandal, countless thought pieces have addressed inequity in college admissions. Understandably, many are angry that wealthy families can literally buy their children into a university, while underrepresented, low-income students are seen as given unfair consideration when admitted to highly selective institutions. Too often, racially underrepresented low-income students are seen as “pity” admits — encouraged to depict their life-story as one in need of intervention from a particular college or university.

April 25, 2019

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Edward Waters College to Offer First Online Degree Program

Edward Waters College (EWC) is on track to launch a new online degree in business administration following recent approval of the program by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. EWC’s first-of-its-kind online program aims to meet the needs of adult learners and other students by providing a virtual opportunity for them […]

April 25, 2019

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Professor as Event Planner

If organizing events may seem like extra work, work that may not “count” much toward tenure at some institutions, it shouldn’t be seen like that. Research tells us that these gatherings improve our students’ chances of success, deepen their connection to what Tetrizini et al. call the “fabric” of a college environment. They also make faculty and staff feel more job satisfaction, as they feel valued and connected. The opportunity to learn about a new topic while working adds to one’s job satisfaction.

April 24, 2019

Beyoncé’s ‘Homecoming’ Brings HBCU Culture to the Forefront

From paying homage to the historic marching bands and dancers at the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to demonstrating the resiliency, beauty and sacrifice embedded in the Black experience, Beyoncé’s newly released documentary Homecoming is a testament to the vivacity of Black culture that is celebrated at HBCUs.

April 24, 2019

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Research Survey: Universities Highly Intentional About Community Engagement

A survey of 100 urban universities across America revealed that the overwhelming majority offer community-engaged coursework and have centralized offices dedicated to partnerships with their communities.

April 24, 2019

Beto O’Rourke to Deliver Commencement Address at Paul Quinn College

Presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke is scheduled to deliver the commencement address at Paul Quinn College on May 4. O’Rourke, a former congressman from El Paso posted a video announcing the upcoming engagement at the historically Black college based in Dallas. “It’s an all-time honor to return to Paul Quinn College to join the inspiring graduating […]

April 24, 2019

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Brent Chrite Named Seventh President of Bethune-Cookman

Dr. Brent Chrite, dean of the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver, has been named the seventh president of Bethune-Cookman University. Chrite will take office July 1 amidst numerous challenges for the HBCU. A regional accrediting agency is deciding whether to extend or remove the probationary status of the school, which also […]

April 24, 2019

Shawn Carter Foundation Takes Students on HBCU College Tour

A group of high-achieving high school students will visit 11 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) as part of the 12th annual Shawn Carter Foundation college bus tour. In partnership with Toyota, the foundation – founded by rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z and his mother Gloria – will provide an opportunity for selected students to meet […]

April 24, 2019

Reddick Tapped for Diversity Post in Education at UT Austin

University of Texas at Austin associate professor Dr. Richard Reddick has been named the College of Education’s inaugural Associate Dean for Equity, Community Engagement and Outreach. In his new role, Reddick will lead and focus support of the college’s initiatives to advance a culture of social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion among faculty, staff and […]

April 24, 2019