David PluvoiseLeadership & PolicyJulianne Malveaux Named Bennett College PresidentIn a move that surprised many within academia, Bennett College trustees have named noted commentator and economist Dr. Julianne Malveaux president of the women’s college, effective June 1. Malveaux is best known for her numerous appearances on CNN and BET, and her columns have appeared regularly in USA Today, Ms. Magazine, Essence and this publication, Diverse: Issues In Higher Education. Malveaux replaces retiring Bennett College President Johnnetta Cole, whose leadership is credited with bringing Bennett back from the brink of deaccreditation and fiscal insolvency.March 25, 2007STEMHalving High School Dropout Rate Could Save U.S. $45 Billion Annually, Study ShowsLawmakers mulling a solution to the looming Medicare and Social Security shortfalls brought on by mass baby boomer retirements need to look no further than stemming the tide of high school dropouts, according to a study released Wednesday titled, “The Costs and Benefits of an Excellent Education for America’s Children.”February 8, 2007Community Colleges“Being A Black Man” At Community College EventIn a forum held at Prince George’s Community College in Largo, Md. this week, the Washington Post staffers behind the paper’s “Being a Black Man” series discussed the numerous issues unveiled during the yearlong sequence of articles.November 9, 2006Community CollegesCalifornia Educators Hail 25 Percent Drop in Community College FeesThe recent drop in enrollment fees at California’s community colleges is being praised by educators throughout the state. The drop in fees – which comes after years of years of dramatic increases leading to system-wide drops in enrollment – is expected to boost enrollment among low-income and underrepresented students.October 19, 2006Leadership & PolicySpellings Drops By “HBCU Week” Festivities To Tout New GrantsWASHINGTON The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities is wrapping up a conference in Washington, D.C., today commemorating “National HBCU Week.”September 11, 2006STEMReport: American Higher Ed System Falling Behind World RivalsThe United States is taking a back seat to Japan, Korea and other global rivals when it comes to educating its citizens, according to a National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education report issued today. The report also finds that fast-rising college tuition is putting college out of reach for many would-be students.September 6, 2006Leadership & PolicyGeorgia Perimeter’s New Leader A Surprising Choice For Diverse System, Critics SayThe appointment of Dr. Anthony Tricoli to head Georgia Perimeter College – a five-campus, 50,000-student Atlanta-area college district – has raised many eyebrows, as some are questioning whether Tricoli has the experience and ability to lead one of America’s largest and most diverse urban community college districts.August 22, 2006StudentsPresidents Bush, Clinton Reach Out to Katrina-Devastated HBCUs Through ‘Wave of Hope’ CampaignWhen Hurricane Katrina’s floodwaters overwhelmed the U.S. Gulf Coast, former Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton teamed up to raise millions for hurricane victims. Now the pair have personally reached out to Gulf-area historically Black colleges and universities still reeling from Katrina’s impact.August 15, 2006HomeHigher Ed Commission Revises FindingsWASHINGTON, D.C. The Commission on the Future of Higher Education on Thursday approved the final draft report of recommendations for improving U.S. higher education to ensure that graduates remain competitive in an ever-changing global economy.August 9, 2006StudentsSen. Barack Obama Urges Students to Reverse ‘Empathy Deficit’A thousand student leaders from colleges across the country assembled in the nation’s capital yesterday to attend the 2nd annual Campus Progress National Student Conference, sponsored by liberal advocacy group the Center for American Progress. Keynote speaker U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., the nation’s only Black senator, urged the enthusiastic student audience to find opportunities to serve the public good, rather than chase after high-paying jobs.July 11, 2006Page 1 of 2Next Page
