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African-American

A Woman Of Courage

March is Women’s History Month, which this year will carry the theme “Celebrating Women of Character, Courage and Commitment,.” Fannie Lou Hamer, one of the heroes of the Civil Rights Movement, was the embodiment of those attributes.

February 28, 2014

Students

Rankins Board’s Choice to be President of Alcorn State University

A state higher education administrator is the board’s choice to be the next president of Alcorn State University.

February 27, 2014

Military

Hooray for Hollywood?

African-Americans and the Oscars have a complex relationship.

February 25, 2014

Faculty & Staff

Southern University Board Reconfirms Decision to Oust Chancellor Llorens

The immediate matter is settled but the controversy is far from over. The special session had been called after students, alumni and other supporters voiced disapproval of the board’s original decision not to give James Llorens a one-year extension.

February 24, 2014

Faculty & Staff

John Lewis Takes Readers on a ‘March’ through Civil Rights

John Lewis’ best-selling graphic novel depicting the civil rights movement is the first in a trilogy, designed to tell the civil right story in an easy-to-read medium.

February 13, 2014

Leadership & Policy

Rubio to Propose Higher Education Overhaul

Sen. Marco Rubio is calling for state-accredited alternatives to four-year colleges and income-based repayments for college loans.

February 11, 2014

Faculty & Staff

Diverse Conversations: Alternate Pathways to College Presidency

In the past, college presidents from other schools and college vice presidents have most often ascended the ranks to fill empty presidential seats.

February 11, 2014

Leadership & Policy

Chancellor’s Contract Terminated at Southern University-Baton Rouge

Southern University System’s board of supervisors voted not to renew Baton Rouge chancellor James Llorens’ contract when it expires June 30.

February 9, 2014

Students

Alabama A&M Kicks Off Recruiting Bus Tour Fueled By $1M in Scholarships

President Andrew Hugine will be visiting high schools across Alabama to attract students.

February 5, 2014

Leadership & Policy

UIC to Pursue Obama Library Alone

Despite Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s suggestion the city make a unified bid for President Barack Obama’s presidential library, the University of Illinois at Chicago says it will work on its own bid.

January 29, 2014

Leadership & Policy

Emanuel Wants Single Bid for Obama Library

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says he wants the city to submit a unified bid for President Barack Obama’s presidential library.

January 26, 2014

Faculty & Staff

Review for Colorado University Professor Who Teaches Deviance Course

Patti Adler was ordered to stop teaching the class following complaints about a prostitution role-playing skit.

January 21, 2014