Charlie NelmsOpinionWhy 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, 2022OpinionFive Things Blacks Must Do to Keep Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Dream from Becoming a NightmareHere are five things we must do to keep Dr. King’s dream from becoming a nightmare.January 12, 2022OpinionGiving the Gift of EducationI encourage everyone reading this column to make a financial contribution to the scholarship fund at their alma mater, or to an HBCU of their choosing.November 29, 2021OpinionPrerequisites for Effective Presidential SearchesIt seems that increasingly more presidential searches, at institutions of all types and sizes, are bumping up against the guard rails of reality in the context of overzealous expectations.October 29, 2021OpinionLessons From My JourneySeptember 28, 2021OpinionDEI is More than an Acronym!While the duties of the CDO vary from one institution to the next, I believe it is prudent for those considering accepting such a position to do their due diligence before signing a contract, no matter how attractive the salary may be.September 1, 2021Previous PagePage 2 of 3Next Page
