Charlie NelmsOpinionHold Fast to Dreams: Parting Words from Dr. Charlie NelmsSimply put, the message my parents and teachers sought to convey to my generation was the importance of both doing well and doing good. Thankfully, my bias notwithstanding, I believe I have successfully managed to do both.March 26, 2023OpinionCelebrating Black History: Now is the Time for Courageous Conversations and Bold ActionWe cannot allow Black history to be banned or distorted. The stakes are too high. Black history is the vital beating heart of American history, no matter how threatened some may be by this truth.February 16, 2023OpinionFive Reasons Why I Vote, and You Should TooAs we approach the 2022 midterm elections, I cannot ever recall seeing so much negative political advertising on either side of the political aisle.October 24, 2022OpinionTen Strategies for a Successful Presidential Transition & PresidencyDr. Charlie Nelms offers suggestions to new presidents and those who aspire to become college presidents.September 7, 2022From the MagazineFrom the Margins to the Center: The Legacy of Dr. William E. CoxBill Cox embraced education as a tool for transforming the lives of our people.June 27, 2022OpinionWhy I am Optimistic about the Future of HBCUsWithin the past month, I have had the privilege of actively participating in two of the best national conferences of my half-century career as a faculty member and leader in higher education.June 23, 2022OpinionTrustees Must be Held Accountable for Student SuccessWhen bachelor’s degrees are conferred this year, approximately 25 percent of the graduates will have completed their degree requirements in four years, while over 60 percent will have attended multiple universities and taken six or more years to graduate.May 9, 2022OpinionDear Fellow HBCU GraduatesDid you know that in 2021, Home Depot had revenue of more than $15 billion and they spent less than $2 million on their popular HBCU Retool Your School initiative?April 4, 2022OpinionCandle-Lighting Time: Celebrating Black History Month DifferentlyI fear that we do unintentional harm under the banner of Black History Month when our celebrations are superficial, or when selective facts are omitted to prevent making some people uncomfortable.February 21, 2022OpinionAn Open Letter to HBCUs: Do Not Let This Moment Pass Us ByAs HBCU graduates with nearly 100 years of combined teaching and leading in the academy and serving at all levels in the communities in which have lived, we are extensions of the authentic impact of the HBCU brand.January 28, 2022Page 1 of 2Next Page
