Michelle J. NealyStudentsCultivating Student Leaders of Color on Majority CampusesTo foster an inclusive leadership environment for women and students of color, student affairs representatives must develop both formal and informal relationships with prospective student leaders to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, said Stephanie Ray, associate dean of students at Georgia Institute of Technology, during a presentation at the American College Personnel Association’s annual conference in Atlanta.March 31, 2008SportsESPN Documentary on the HBCU Athletes Who Desegregated College Sports Scores BigThe stories of Black athletes integrating professional sports are legendary.March 27, 2008StudentsPrivate Colleges and Universities Prepare for Reductions in Borrower BenefitsIn the midst of a national credit crisis, a number of private colleges and universities have reported reductions in student loan availability and borrower benefits, according to data collected by the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities.March 25, 2008HBCUsSuspects Arrested in Case of HBCU Campus GunfireRecent shootings on and around college campuses nationwide have caused many to question the overall safety of schools.March 24, 2008StudentsNew Study Looks at Retention in Community CollegesCommunity colleges must create an environment that is nurturing, friendly and easy to navigate to retain a greater percentage of their students, according to the Survey of Entering Student Engagement.March 23, 2008StudentsCongressional Leaders Urge Federal Reserve to Intervene in ‘Student Loan Crisis’As three more large student-loan providers pull out of the government-subsidized loan program, the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators is urging the Department of Education to institute three critical “safety nets” to ensure “all federal loans remain accessible to all eligible students.”March 20, 2008LatinxSignificant Increase in College-bound Hispanics Projected For The SouthThe current number of Hispanic high school graduates in the 16 states that constitute the Southern Regional Education Board is projected to more than double by 2022, outpacing national projections, according to a new report released by Denver-based Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education.March 19, 2008StudentsUC System Considers Dropping SAT Subject Test RequirementFacing pressure from an influential faculty group, the University of California system is considering dropping subject tests of the Scholastic Aptitude Test as a requirement for admission into its nine universities.March 18, 2008StudentsHBCU Presidents Take Their Case For Funding To CongressA panel of HBCU presidents and administrators stressed the need for greater federal financial support during a congressional hearing Wednesday intended to address the many obstacles facing America’s private and public historically Black colleges and universities.March 12, 2008StudentsNASPA Addresses Collegiate Black Male PerformanceIn a qualitative study examining the lives of 20 collegiate Black males, Iowa State University graduate student researchers determined the six reasons why Black males struggle at predominately White institutions: isolation, the lack of positive images, the lack of preparation, financial factors, the lack of mentors and pride.March 12, 2008Previous PagePage 17 of 25Next Page
