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Students

Delaware State Reinstates Women’s Equestrian Team in Legal Battle

Facing scrutiny over possible Title IX violations, Delaware State University has agreed to reinstate their women’s equestrian program through 2010-11 after having announced its elimination earlier this year for budgetary reasons. In February, the Lady Hornet equestrians filed for a preliminary injunction order to preserve the team and ensure its presence at Delaware State University.  In February, the Lady Hornet equestrians filed for a preliminary injunction order to preserve the team and ensure its presence at Delaware State University.

April 7, 2010

Leadership & Policy

Black Trustee Flap Sparks S.C. Football Boycott Effort

South Carolina Black lawmakers are urging Black football recruits to reconsider playing for the University of South Carolina because the school could lose its lone Black trustee.

March 24, 2010

Sports

Officials Urge Raising the Academic Bar for NCAA Tournament Teams

During a news teleconference Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of Education suggested that basketball teams with graduation rates below 40 percent be excluded from post-season play.

March 17, 2010

Sports

Arkansas HBCU Revels in First-Ever NCAA Tournament Bid

The University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff will take on Winthrop in the tournament’s first game tonight, with the winner advancing to play top-seeded Duke.

March 15, 2010

Sports

Payton, Rice and Robinson Lead First Black College Football Hall Class

Historically Black institution icons Walter Payton, Jerry Rice, Deacon Jones and former Grambling coach Eddie Robinson were among the first set of honorees inducted into the Black College Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.

February 22, 2010

Leadership & Policy

Diversity a Winner in NFL Head Coach Hires; Minorities Gaining Modest Ground in College Ranks

While progress in minority head coach hiring in the NFL is on display with the fourth African-American leading a Super Bowl team this weekend, the college ranks have seen their less-than-stellar record in top coaching hires improve in recent months.

February 4, 2010

Sports

Duncan Urges NCAA To Look at Graduation Rates

Education Secretary Arne Duncan on Wednesday said poor graduation rates among some college basketball programs would improve if the NCAA linked postseason play to the number of student-athletes getting their diplomas.

January 21, 2010

Sports

New BCS Chief Defends Bowl System

The new Bowl Championship Series executive director officially began his tenure Thursday by saying the often-criticized postseason represents a consensus among the 120 schools that play major college football.

January 7, 2010

Faculty & Staff

Athletes Play for Pride, Coaches Get Bonuses

The players at Texas and Alabama will compete tonight for the chance to be called national champions and for a beautiful crystal trophy to be placed outside their locker room while their coaches stand to make hundreds of thousands of dollars.

January 6, 2010

Sports

University of Kentucky Set to Name Phillips as Head Football Coach

The University of Kentucky is set to elevate Joker Phillips, a veteran of the Wildcat football coaching staff and a former player, to lead the school’s football team.

January 5, 2010

Sports

U. of Alabama Football’s Integration Legacy Revisited

Matched against the University of Texas, the University of Alabama’s quest to win the national championship at the Rose Bowl this week recalls turning point for southern college football in early 1970s.

January 3, 2010

Sports

DIVERSE BOOKSHELF: Holiday Helpings

Here are a few delectable dishes that can satisfy any literary appetite until the new year.

December 23, 2009