Johnny JacksonHBCUs$2.1M Grant Aims to Diversify GeosciencesNorth Carolina Central University has been awarded a grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation to help diversify the field of geoscience.May 7, 2024Leadership & PolicyBiden-Harris Administration Ramps Up Actions to Counter AntisemitismThe Biden-Harris Administration is taking additional steps in its national strategy to counter antisemitism.May 7, 2024Student IssuesAssociation to Welcome Woodson Ambassadors Program at Upcoming ConferenceThe Association for the Study of African American Life and History has announced its Woodson Ambassador Program.May 7, 2024Reports & DataStudy: Black Parents Report Better Outcomes with More Black Teachers at SchoolA new study finds that Black parents and caregivers report higher college aspirations for their child and fewer school suspensions when there are more Black teachers at their child’s school.May 6, 2024Student IssuesStudent Loan Discharge Worth $6.1B Approved for Borrowers Who Attended The Art InstitutesThe U.S. Department of Education plans to pause loans and notify eligible borrowers that they are approved for discharges.May 1, 2024Leadership & PolicyCivil Rights Leaders Declare The Freedom To Learn at Rally in Washington D.C.The Freedom to Learn (F2L) network and Right to Learn (R2L) coalition plan to host the Second Annual National Day of Action in defense of education, racial justice, and democratic values May 3.May 1, 2024Faculty & StaffNew Data Show Persistent Lagging Pay for EducatorsIn higher education, the data reveal that while the average salary for full-time faculty increased 4% in 2022-23, over 2021-22.April 30, 2024HBCUsBirmingham-Southern College Campus Up for Purchase: ReportsShort on funding, Birmingham-Southern College will close May 31.April 30, 2024Reports & DataReport Finds That Affirmative Action Only Led to Incremental ProgressReport finds that minority groups remain underrepresented in selective college enrollment relative to their share of college-age population.April 30, 2024Leadership & PolicyAssociation Backs Students’ Assembly, Speech RightsNearly 20 AAUP members and associated organizations have signed on to the April 29 statement defending free speech, the right of assembly, and associational rights for students.April 29, 2024Page 1 of 23Next Page