Walter HudsonLeadership & PolicyCongressional Black Caucus Kicks Off Annual Legislative ConferenceThe Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) kicked off its annual legislative conference this week, focusing on a range of issues that impact higher education.September 11, 2024Faculty & StaffRenowned Xavier University Professor Passes AwayDr. JW Carmichael Jr., a retired Xavier University of Louisiana professor, has passed away.September 9, 2024InstitutionsUK and UNL Disband Their DEI OfficesThe University of Kentucky and The University of Nebraska- Lincoln are disbanding their DEI offices.August 20, 2024Leadership & PolicyMore Presidential Vacancies at HBCUsThe presidents at Dillard, Talladega, and Florida Memorial University have all recently resigned.July 1, 2024African-AmericanFather of Black Studies, Dr. Nathan Hare, Dead at 91Dr. Nathan Hare, who was known as the father of Black Studies, died early this week at the age of 91.June 12, 2024Social JusticeCivil Rights Icon, Reverend James Lawson Jr., Dead at 95Reverend James Lawson Jr., an early architect of the nonviolent protests during the Civil Rights Movement died on Monday. He was 95.June 10, 2024Community CollegesRapper Kendrick Lamar Delivers Surprise Speech to Compton College GraduatesRapper and activist Kendrick Lamar made a surprise visit to Compton College where he delivered the commencement address.June 8, 2024HBCUsHoward University Rescinds Sean "Diddy" Combs Honorary DoctorateHoward University said that it has rescinded the 2014 honorary degree given to rapper and hip-hop mogul, Sean "Diddy" Combs.June 8, 2024HBCUsFAMU Says Philanthropic Contribution is LegitFAMU officials say the university has done its due diligence regarding the recent $237.75 million donation.May 6, 2024HBCUsFlorida A&M Receives Historic $237.75 Million GiftFlorida A&M University (FAMU) received a $237.75 million gift from the Issac Batterson 7th Family Trust and Chief Executive Officer Gregory Gerami to support student success initiatives and athletics.May 5, 2024Previous PagePage 34 of 49Next Page
