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Leadership & Policy
Olivier Charles’ Full-Circle Mission at Bishop State
As Bishop State approaches its 100th year, President Olivier Charles is pairing personal purpose with workforce innovation to help more students find a path to opportunity.
August 20, 2026
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Institutions
Disrupting HBCU Fundraising: How Bowie State University Turned Advancement into Institutional Viability
Raising significant private support from individuals, corporations, and foundations is no longer optional for HBCUs—it is a core measure of institutional strength.
August 20, 2026
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Views
Black Voters Don’t Need a Transaction, We Need Transformation
In a system built to limit Black power, the real question is not what a vote can buy today, but whether it can help build freedom for tomorrow.
August 20, 2026
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On the Move
Wendy N. Nembhard, Ph.D.
Wendy N. Nembhard, Ph.D., was named dean of the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
August 20, 2026
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Leadership & Policy
Trump Administration Overrode Evidence to Advance Anti-DEI Crusade, Whistleblower Says
From Harvard to William & Mary to the National Science Foundation, a pattern is emerging in which investigations reach their conclusions long before the evidence does.
August 20, 2026
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Students
P-TECH Puts Maryland Students on a Fast Track to College
A Prince George’s County high school program is helping students earn associate degrees before graduation, offering one answer to higher education’s enrollment challenges.
August 19, 2026
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Opinion
Cutting HSI Grants Mid-Cycle Was a Betrayal of Trust
The cancellation of HSI funding was not just a budget move; it was a broken promise to institutions serving millions of students.
August 19, 2026
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On the Move
Dr. Shelley Barkley
Dr. Shelley Barkley has been named the ninth president of Spoon River College in Canton, Illinois.
August 19, 2026
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Faculty & Staff
Lawsuit Challenges Texas Higher Ed Policies Limiting DEI-Related Teaching
A federal lawsuit backed by the ACLU argues that policies restricting certain books, courses and classroom conversations are silencing professors and narrowing student learning.
August 18, 2026
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Community Colleges
Urban Community College Leadership: Transforming Higher Education to Reshape Marginalized Student Opportunities
Urban community colleges serve a crucial role in providing access to higher education for marginalized and underserved students.
August 18, 2026
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Opinion
In Memory of Jason Arday, We Choose Each Other.
An open letter to Black men with doctorates.
August 18, 2026
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On the Move
Kim Whitehead, Ph.D.
Kim Whitehead, Ph.D., is interim provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at Mississippi University for Women.
August 18, 2026
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From the Magazine
College Boards Face Scrutiny as Presidential Turmoil Raises Governance Questions
A week after Morris Brown College ousted its president in early 2026, the board reversed course — and raised hard questions about the qualifications of board members across higher ed.
August 17, 2026
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Institutions
Roslyn Clark Artis Makes the Case for Strategic Investment
From securing a $1 million ServiceNow investment to reshaping academic programs around high-demand careers, Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis is positioning Benedict students for stronger post-graduation outcomes.
August 17, 2026
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Home
The Anguish of Jason Arday
In the aftermath of Jason Arday’s sudden death, a painful public spectacle reveals how race, scrutiny, and white supremacy continue to haunt Black achievement in academia.
August 17, 2026
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On the Move
Brandi Renée Avila, Ph.D.
Brandi Renée Avila, Ph.D., has been named dean of student support services at Fullerton College in California.
August 17, 2026
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Institutions
Texas Looks to Expand Outcomes-Based Funding to Four-Year Institutions
As Texas moves to reward universities for student outcomes, its community colleges offer a warning: successful incentives can quickly become expensive ones.
August 17, 2026
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HBCUs
Former HBCU Presidents Reflect on Leadership, Legacy and Community
The lasting impact of HBCUs, former presidents say, comes from more than academics—it’s the culture of encouragement, belonging, and purpose that transforms students’ lives.
August 14, 2026
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