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Students
NCAA’s Emmert Still Pushing for Athlete Stipends
The plan is still on hold, and convincing schools to go along with the change might largely be a matter of changing perceptions.
December 5, 2012
Students
Group Calls for Overhaul of Federal Student Aid System
The National College Access Network recommends a series of reforms that would steer more resources toward students with the greatest need.
December 5, 2012
Opinion
Who Really Receives Racial Preferences in Admissions? Not Blacks
As a scholar of race and education, I am enjoying the national public debate over affirmative action. Like any professor who discusses race in their classrooms and publishes on race, I simply enjoy when we discuss race in public.
December 4, 2012
Community Colleges
Toyota Announces Education Initiative in Mississippi
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi and four community colleges are launching a partnership to train people for advanced manufacturing jobs.
December 4, 2012
Sports
George Returns to Ohio State as an Administrator
College Football Hall of Fame running back and Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George is returning to his alma mater, Ohio State University, to serve as assistant vice president for business advancement.
December 4, 2012
Home
Efforts to Recruit American Indian Males to College are Working
American Indian male enrollment at tribal colleges and universities has risen 19 percent in the past six years.
December 4, 2012
HBCUs
Auditor Says Southern Miss Misused $5.3M in Katrina Aid
Federal Emergency Management Agency officials must decide whether to demand the money’s return or discard the finding.
December 4, 2012
Sports
Tie Government Funding to Ending College Athletics’ Discriminatory Hiring Practices
Research shows that 90 percent of college presidents, 87.5 percent of athletic directors, and all of the commissioners of the 11 major conferences, representing 120 schools, are White.
December 4, 2012
African-American
Experts Say More Minority STEM Programs are Vital to National Growth
Recruiting top engineers from minority groups has become a priority due to the demographic shift of a stronger represented minority group.
December 4, 2012
Sports
Embree Exposes Plight of Minority Head Football Coaches
On November 26, 2012, Jon Embree’s emotions and character were on display for all to see. After a dismal 1-11 season, which included several embarrassing losses such as a 70-14 drubbing at the hands of the Oregon Ducks, the University of Colorado held a press conference announcing that Embree had been fired as the head coach of the football team.
December 3, 2012
Students
Diversity Class May Be Required at University of New Mexico
Students at the University of New Mexico may soon be required to take at least one class on diversity.
December 3, 2012
Home
Should Colleges Worry About Plan to Cap Deductions?
The scenic campus of Colgate University in upstate New York is enjoying more than a fresh coat of paint these days.
December 3, 2012
Home
Downer Remains on Front Line of Fight Against HIV/AIDS
Howard University-based health scientist focuses on students in an effort to make them understand that AIDS is a real threat.
December 3, 2012
Community Colleges
Education Reform Leader Says ‘Return on Investment’ Overemphasized
Jackson says the case for increasing postsecondary attainment in the United States should not be framed as an economic or political issue.
December 3, 2012
African-American
Morgan State University Expected to be First HBCU to Announce MOOC Deal
The higher education movement to develop Massive Open Online Courses is taking a new path with Morgan State University and Alcorn State University each exploring a partnership with the Udacity organization.
December 3, 2012
African-American
Gift List For Scholars
Gift-giving season is upon us, and the only thing better than getting a book just might be giving one. If some of the family, friends and colleagues on your list are educators and scholars, the choice of a gift is simple.
December 3, 2012
Students
HBCUs, Places for All to Learn
Many Historically White Institutions (HWIs) continue to struggle to provide environments that are welcoming to students of color and conducive to their holistic development.
December 3, 2012
Leadership & Policy
Tenn. Lawmaker Seeks to Curtail Internal School Issues
NASHVILLE ― An objective by Tennessee State University’s new president to tackle internal issues at the historically Black university may present an opportunity for legislation that could benefit other educational institutions, a Democratic lawmaker says.
December 3, 2012
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