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JACKSON TIPS HIS CAP TO AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND

Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson is donating the proceeds from his \”X\” cap, which commemorates the Montana native\’s record 10th NBA championship as a coach, to the American Indian College Fund, according to the organization’s website.

Leadership & Policy

Black Coaches Group Seeks Increased College President Input on Football Hires

The Black Coaches and Administrators organization has called for more involvement by college presidents in hiring football coaches, a move believed would lead to more minority coaches on the sidelines.

The Unfinished Business of HBCUs

Public historically Black colleges and universities have served the under-represented well in the years since Adams v. Richardson, but states can no longer continue to underfund HBCUs if these schools are to become “comparable and competitive” with traditionally White institutions, a panel of former and current HBCU leaders concluded Thursday at a conference at Morgan State University.

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Faculty & Staff

SPECTRUM: CONFINEMENT TOO COSTLY FOR MIDDLE-CLASS BLACK WOMEN

It is time for middle-class Black women to break the mold, argues Lisa B. Thompson argues in her new book.

Georgetown University students call for immigration reform

On Oct. 13, students from MEChA, a student organization at Georgetown University, voice their support for comprehensive immigration reform, bringing their own stories to a rally at the Capitol.

Famed Marching 100 Band May Steal the Show at Miami-FAMU Game

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — When the final whistle blows to end Miami’s game against Florida A&M, Hurricanes coach Randy Shannon will hurry off the field. And then he’ll hurry right back out.

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With Olympics Comes Lessons on Race in Brazil

To Dr. Vânia Penha-Lopes, the selection of Rio de Janeiro to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games, the first in South America, is a teachable moment.

Rio de Janeiro to host 2016 Summer Olympics

Leadership & Policy

Decision on UND Fighting Sioux Nickname Postponed

The North Dakota Board of Higher Education has postponed a decision on the fate of the University of North Dakota’s Fighting Sioux nickname, saying it wants to give one of the namesake tribes a chance to vote on the issue.

William Goetz, chancellor of the North Dakota University System

U of ND Faces Deadline on Fighting Sioux Name

Unless the University of North Dakota gets the support of the state’s two Sioux tribes by Oct. 1, which appears unlikely, the South Dakota Board of Higher Education says it must drop the Fighting Sioux as the school’s nickname.

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Black Coaching Appointments Paying Dividends

When Miami’s Randy Shannon and Houston’s Kevin Sumlin lead their teams onto the football field Saturday, advocates of diversity in higher education will have much to cheer about.

Leadership & Policy

IN MEMORIAM: Dr. Myles Brand

Dr. Myles Brand, who fired Bobby Knight as Indiana University basketball coach and went on to become an NCAA president, died Wednesday of pancreatic cancer at age 67.

Swine Flu Causes Stillman to Cancel Home Football Game

Stillman College canceled its home football opener against Clark Atlanta because of swine flu, college officials announced.

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