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The Joyners: An HBCU Basketball Coaching Dynasty
For Edward Joyner Jr. (pictured), the family business takes place on the hardwood and is rooted in historically Black colleges and universities, where Edward Jr.; his father, Edward; his uncle, Stephen; and his cousin, Stephen Jr., are all head basketball coaches.
September 1, 2010
Sports
Miami’s Randy Shannon Enters New Season With Confidence
A new four-year contract was hammered out in May, giving University of Miami head football coach Randy Shannon some measure of security. And with a depth chart that’s finally loaded to his liking, Shannon thinks he might have the kind of team he needs to get the Hurricanes thinking about winning college football’s biggest prize.
August 31, 2010
Students
College Students Sought To Answer Questions on Maryland Slave Village
An archaeology dig at the Best Farm in Monocacy National Battlefield provided six mid-Atlantic university students hired over the summer through a U.S. Department of Interior grant the opportunity to excavate former slave dwellings.
August 31, 2010
African-American
Alabama’s A&M’s Andrew Hugine Scores Solid Start in New Presidency
After a rocky split from South Carolina State University where he served as president from 2003 to 2008, veteran HBCU leader Andrew Hugine Jr. embarks on second year at the helm of Alabama A&M University.
August 31, 2010
Students
Private Colleges ‘Act Local’ With Financial Aid
Hoping to portray themselves as more affordable and all-around better neighbors, private colleges from Appalachia to Boston are sweetening financial aid packages for students from their own backyards.
August 30, 2010
Leadership & Policy
Analysis: Louisiana Higher Education Commissioner’s Job a Tough Sell
The next commissioner, whom Louisiana Regents hope to have in place by January, will step into the position as the state’s public colleges brace for the loss of at least $290 million in federal stimulus money.
August 30, 2010
African-American
Encouraging Entrepreneurship Among HBCU Students
The Opportunity Funding Corporation’s Venture Challenge allows HBCU students to develop and foster sustainable business ventures.
August 30, 2010
African-American
Florida A&M University Marching 100 Founder William P. Foster Dies at 91
Dr. William P. Foster, credited with innovating a much-imitated high-stepping style as founder and longtime director of the Florida A&M Marching 100 band, died Saturday. He was 91.
August 29, 2010
African-American
Book Reviews: Current Books Showcase African-American Interests
Diverse highlights titles about or of interest to African-Americans, selected from recent offerings by university and small presses.
August 29, 2010
Health
Legislation Seeks To Expand Ability of Urban Universities To Aid Neighboring Communities
The Urban University Renaissance Act of the 21st Century would build on existing programs and best practices.
August 29, 2010
Home
Education Secretary Duncan Urges Greater K-12, Higher Education Transparency
During a speech sponsored by the University of Arkansas, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan urged schools across the country to disclose more data on student achievement and teacher effectiveness.
August 28, 2010
Opinion
Spelman College: A Model for Engaging Alumnae (and Alumni)
In 2010, Spelman College celebrated its highest alumnae giving numbers in the institution’s history — 39 percent. This figure is up from 31 percent in 2009. A giving percentage at this level is the envy of colleges and universities across the country regardless of their institution’s racial history. In order to reach 39 percent, Spelman […]
August 26, 2010
African-American
New Volume of James Baldwin Writings Demonstrates Timelessness
In The Cross of Redemption: Uncollected Writings, the selections penned by late author James Baldwin unveil a passionate hope for a better America, a United States that he wanted to believe in and that believes in a brilliant Black person.
August 26, 2010
Students
Against Steep Odds, HBCU Leaders Rebuild Trust in Their Institutions
At struggling schools, a number of HBCU presidents have surmounted the stigma of accreditation woes by communicating their vision to parents and prospective students.
August 26, 2010
Students
Prairie View A&M University Hazing Death Followed Other Incidents
One of Texas’ oldest universities has sought to come to grips in the last year with one of the age-old problems of campus life – hazing. But officials at Prairie View A&M were aware of a problem long before the 2009 death of a fraternity pledge.
August 25, 2010
African-American
Fisk University Wants Court-Barred Art Deal With Arkansas Museum Approved
Financially troubled Fisk University says it plans to stick with the Arkansas-based Crystal Bridges Museum in trying to win court approval of a shared ownership deal for the 101-piece Alfred Stieglitz Collection of photographs and art, despite being barred twice by a Tennessee judge from selling any part of its valuable collection.
August 25, 2010
African-American
Poll: Expectations of Sending Children to College Growing Among U.S. Parents
With increasing numbers of parents expecting their children to go to college, K-12 educators must devote greater effort into putting effective teachers in classrooms who can help turn higher education dreams into reality, experts said Wednesday at a Gallup poll education forum.
August 25, 2010
Opinion
Of Ebonics, the DEA, and the Department of Education
Apparently, the federal government is finally recognizing Ebonics as a viable language. Indeed, the Justice Department’s Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has put out a call for Ebonics interpreters to work in its Southeastern regional office in Atlanta. Specifically, the DEA is seeking the assistance of nine linguists fluent in Ebonics to “monitor, translate and transcribe” […]
August 24, 2010
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