Diverse StaffHomeUniversity of Missouri Selects African-American as Interim PresidentIn an effort to move forward, the University of Missouri didn’t have to look too far for a new leader Thursday, as it named Michael Middleton ― the institution’s first African-American law professor ― as its interim system president.November 12, 2015HomeObama Administration Announces Higher Ed ChangesIn a Veteran’s Day press conference, President Barack Obama announced Wednesday that veterans and their dependents will now receive in-state tuition rates in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.November 11, 2015StudentsRegents Approve Albany State, Darton State MergerThe University System of Georgia Board of Regents voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the merger of Albany State University and Darton State College, a move pushed forward by system Chancellor Henry “Hank” M. Huckaby. Huckaby, who presides over 30 public colleges and universities across the state and oversees an $8.1 billion annual budget, says that […]November 11, 2015Leadership & PolicyRegents Approve Albany State, Darton State MergerThe University System of Georgia Board of Regents voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the merger of Albany State University and Darton State College, a move pushed forward by system Chancellor Henry “Hank” M. Huckaby.November 11, 2015SportsUniversity of Missouri Football Players BoycottMore than 30 football players from the University of Missouri have decided to boycott all team activities until President Tim Wolfe resigns or is fired.November 8, 2015African-AmericanHBCU Leadership: Black Colleges Still MatterHBCU leaders, alumni and supporters gathered in Philadelphia last week for a town hall to discuss the way ahead for historically Black colleges.November 8, 2015HomeSouth African Students Halt Proposed Fee HikeSouth African students recently scored a major win in the fight against national tuition hikes, when President Jacob Zuma decided to freeze university prices for 2016.October 25, 2015HomeMichelle Obama Launches Higher Ed Storytelling InitiativeFirst Lady Michelle Obama announced a new storytelling campaign as part of her Reach Higher Initiative earlier this week.October 21, 2015HBCUsXavier University Paragon Blanche Francis DiesBlanche Francis, civic activist and wife of legendary Xavier University president emeritus Norman C. Francis, died Monday at her home in New Orleans of respiratory arrest. She was 89.October 13, 2015Faculty & StaffEducation Secretary Arne Duncan Stepping DownEducation Secretary Arne Duncan announced Friday that he is stepping down in December, setting in motion a swift transition of power within the department.October 2, 2015Previous PagePage 14 of 115Next Page
