Tag: Historically Black Colleges & Universities: Page 30

Faculty & Staff

LISA LARSON

LISA LARSON has been appointed president of Eastern Maine Community College. She is vice president for academic and student affairs at Hennepin Technical College. Larson earned a bachelor’s from Northern State University, a master’s from Minnesota State University, Mankato and a doctorate from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota.

February 25, 2016

African-American

Corporations Beginning to See Value of Supporting HBCUs

Recent headlines have shared historic announcements by many leading corporations of their new commitment to supporting greater diversity in science, technology, engineering and math.

February 24, 2016

HBCUs

Fairfield University Investigating ‘insensitive’ Party

By Associated Pres FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Fairfield University says it is looking into allegations that some of its students held a culturally insensitive party over the weekend. University officials said in a statement Monday they are working with students and diversity officers to investigate Saturday’s party. A spokeswoman for the school says students must adhere […]

February 22, 2016

Students

Changing the Political Rhetoric Surrounding HBCUs

Politics are an important cornerstone of American culture.

February 22, 2016

Students

PWIs Need to Stop Preaching and Start Providing

Wheaton College maintains that they are committed to creating a diverse community, but how can they expect to achieve diversity if they remain unwilling to listen to differing voices?

February 16, 2016

Faculty & Staff

Malagon Embraces Her Role of Facilitating Brilliance in the Community

Dr. Maria C. Malagon, a 2016 Diverse Emerging Scholar, is focused on issues relating to immigration and education.

February 15, 2016

Students

Allen Doing His Part to Change Face of Science

Allen, a 2016 Diverse Emerging Scholar, credits Jackson State University with being a supportive environment but also challenging on his road to becoming a soldier and a scholar.

February 14, 2016

African-American

In Case You Missed It…

Voices for Our Fathers Keeping Memory of Horrific Study Alive Diverse Conversations: Are Colleges Doing Enough to Close the Achievement Gap? Georgetown University Revamps Diversity Initiatives Black Students Choosing Low-paying Majors

February 11, 2016

African-American

President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Proposal: What’s in it for HBCUs?

The proposal for the Department of Education has a few new items that are relevant to Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs).

February 11, 2016

Students

Open-source Textbooks Gain in Push for College Affordability

STORRS, Conn. ― The standard textbook for Fundamentals of General Chemistry I at the University of Connecticut has a list price of $303. For students who use the version professor Edward Neth is preparing for the fall semester, the cost will be zero. An early adopter of open source textbooks, Neth said he turned to […]

February 11, 2016

HBCUs

EDGAR MARTINEZ

EDGAR MARTINEZ has been named director of the Saint Leo University Orlando Education Center. He was assistant director of distance learning and continuing education at the University of West Florida. Martinez earned an associate from Lorain County Community College, a bachelor’s from Kent State University and a master’s from Bowling Green State University.

February 11, 2016

HBCUs

SONJA A. BENNETT-BELLAMY

SONJA A. BENNETT-BELLAMY has been named associate vice president of advancement at Shaw University. She was vice president of institutional advancement and university relations at South Carolina State University. Bennett-Bellamy earned a bachelor’s from Indiana University Bloomington and an MBA from Strayer University.

February 11, 2016