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Latinx

Seminar Exposes HSI, HBCU Students to Diplomacy Careers

A career in international conflict resolution has been on Ava Greene’s radar, and the Spelman College senior learned more about the possibilities when she was selected to attend a new fellows program in Washington, D.C.

February 11, 2019

HBCUs

Dr. Qingxia Li: A Math Wiz

A faculty-written National Science Foundation grant to enhance developmental math learning ended up netting a gift to Fisk University that hasn’t stopped giving: Dr. Qingxia Li, a tenured associate professor.

February 8, 2019

African-American

On the Campaign Trail, Kamala Harris Talks Policy with HBCU Leaders

Historically Black colleges and universities’ role in molding students into leaders and public servants was on display Thursday morning during a Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Congressional Fireside Chat with 2020 presidential hopeful U.S. Sen. Kamala D. Harris.

February 7, 2019

HBCUs

Denny’s Co. President/CEO Named Innovator-In-Residence at Wilberforce University

Wilberforce University has appointed John Miller, president and chief executive officer for Denny’s Corporation, as the first innovator-in-residence at the Mark and Shelly Wilson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. In addition to his new role, Miller is also the vice-chairman for the Wilberforce University Board of Trustees. Miller has over three decades of experience working […]

February 5, 2019

HBCUs

Alabama HBCU Summit Focuses on Workforce Development

Students and leaders from Alabama’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) gathered at Lawson State Community College for the first Alabama HBCU Summit to discuss student opportunities and challenges and ways to strengthen the state’s workforce. The event was convened by Alabama Sen. Doug Jones who moderated several panels at the summit. Panelists discussed how HBCUs […]

February 4, 2019

African-American

UNCF Receives $500K Grant from Walmart Foundation to Continue its Support of HBCUs

The Walmart Foundation has announced it has given a $500,000 grant to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) to continue its support of historically Black colleges and universities. This grant follows Walmart Foundation’s 11th consecutive year that it has supported the UNCF Institute for Capacity Building. The grant will support UNCF in providing its member […]

January 17, 2019

HBCUs

Why is Black Excellence so Important?

Black excellence is more than a catchy hashtag or words written across the front of a hooded sweatshirt. Black excellence is, in fact, our ancestor’s wildest dreams. It is what we as people of African descent strive for each and every day.

January 16, 2019

HBCUs

Mellon Foundation Donates $600,000 Grant to Winston-Salem to Support Humanities Programs

Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) was recently given a $600,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support its humanities programs. The university is one of only five University of North Carolina System schools, and one of the few public historically Black colleges and universities in the country to receive a grant during the foundation’s 50-year […]

January 10, 2019

Disabilties

HBCU Websites Must Adhere to American with Disabilities Act Guidelines

Over the next few years schools that fail to address whether their websites and other tools are consistent with ADA guidelines will encounter additional challenges. This is important considering that HBCUs are traditionally underfunded.

January 7, 2019

Students

2018 Higher Education Highlights

Like the year before, 2018 has proven to be an important year for issues relating to diversity, equity and higher education. Most notably, this past year we witnessed up close a number of racial incidents on campus involving law enforcement being called on students and staff of color.

December 20, 2018

Students

Report Highlights MSIs as ‘Underutilized Resource’ for Strengthening STEM Workforce

Providing early research experiences and creating supportive campus environments are among the promising and intentional strategies outlined in a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine focused on the impact and role of minority-serving institutions (MSIs) in producing graduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

December 19, 2018

Latinx

Report: Minorities Underrepresented in Earning Engineering Degrees

According to a report from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), African-American and Hispanic students earning engineering degrees remain underrepresented despite an increase seen in recent years and demand for workers in the industry.

December 18, 2018