Marlon A. WalkerLatest NewsHACU Conference Marks 40 Years With Focus on Student Success, AI, Institutional LeadershipHACU's 40th annual conference brought more than 1,800 attendees to California to discuss student success, AI, workforce preparation and institutional leadership. Attendees highlighted the value of networking, advocacy, and professional development.November 6, 2026InstitutionsWhen Equity Changes Its Language, Who Gets Left Behind?As colleges broaden diversity initiatives under political pressure, advocates warn that substituting socioeconomic traits like low-income or first-generation status for race makes Black students harder to track, target, and serve effectively.October 22, 2026StudentsCan Colleges Become the HSIs Their Students Need?Gina Ann Garcia explains why colleges must move beyond federal designations and grant funding to make serving Latine students central to their mission, identity and culture.October 12, 2026InstitutionsHSIs Face a New Test: Serving Students Without Federal SupportAs Hispanic enrollment climbs nationwide, colleges reaching HSI status are learning the designation was never the finish line; even as the federal support behind it grows less certain.October 2, 2026From the MagazineCollege Boards Face Scrutiny as Presidential Turmoil Raises Governance QuestionsA week after Morris Brown College ousted its president in early 2026, the board reversed course — and raised hard questions about the qualifications of board members across higher ed.August 17, 2026HBCUsMarva Johnson Won the FAMU Job Through Politics. Now She's Working to Earn TrustWhen state politics forced an unconventional, conservative president onto FAMU, alumni feared the worst. One year in, Marva B. Johnson is navigating a fragile peace — and the heavy weight of leading a community that didn't choose her.July 15, 2026SportsLeaders Urge Colleges to Expand Sports Programs for Students With DisabilitiesJaunelle White, the director of compliance for athletics at Texas Southern University, says little has been done in the way of work toward adapting programs to accommodate students with disabilities.April 16, 2013StudentsResearch Shows Grit Plays Key Role in Black Males’ College SuccessOhio State associate professor finds perseverance and passion to pursue goals are intangibles that push students past academic barriers.February 19, 2013HomeActress Robin Givens shares her gift with Miles College students.Last semester, Robin Givens lent her star power to a theater class at Miles College.December 12, 2012SportsJuggling Pro Baseball and College Football, Scholar-Athlete Excels in ClassroomMotivated by faith and inspired by his late father, Russell Wilson stayed focused on gridiron and academic achievement even after becoming a professional baseball player last year.April 28, 2011Page 1 of 5Next Page
