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Community Colleges

Philander Smith College President Johnny Moore Resigns

Dr. Johnny Moore has resigned as president of Philander Smith College after less than two years on the job.

February 20, 2014

African-American

Cal State Spreading the Good Word About College at Churches

On Sundays throughout February, coinciding with Black History Month, White and other top CSU officials are speaking to churches throughout the state about preparing for college, the CSU application process and financial aid.

February 20, 2014

Community Colleges

Diverse Conversations: Higher Accountability for College Dropout Rates

More than ever, colleges and universities have a responsibility to not simply admit students, but ensure they are guided properly to graduation.

February 19, 2014

African-American

South Carolina State University Seeks Hand Out of $13M Hole

Plagued by turmoil of one kind or another for the last half decade, the university is asking the state for millions of dollars to help it avert a $13 million deficit this fiscal year ending June 30.

February 19, 2014

Faculty & Staff

Special Focus: Black History Month

In this Black History Month-focused edition, Diverse takes a look at MIT professor Craig Steven Wilder’s new book, Ebony and Ivy, exploring the long history of slavery and Ivy League institutions.

February 17, 2014

African-American

Harrison Ensuring African-American Stories Find Their Way into Oregon’s Textbooks

Through his research, Dr. James Harrison found that the lack of African-American stories in classrooms can be traced back to the 1870s through the 1890s.

February 17, 2014

Leadership & Policy

Psychiatrist to Lead New Texas Medical School

Dr. Francisco Fernandez, a professor and chairman of psychiatry and neurosciences at the University of South Florida College of Medicine will be the founding director.

February 16, 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

Community Colleges

Maryland Leads Nation in High-Scoring on AP exams

The College Board announced Tuesday that the Maryland class of 2013 led the nation in high scoring on Advanced Placement tests.

February 12, 2014

Leadership & Policy

Southern Board to Meet Again to Vote on Chancellor’s Job

The Southern University System Board of Supervisors will convene in a special meeting to reconsider the fate of ousted chancellor of Southern University-Baton Rouge, James Llorens.

February 12, 2014

Sports

White House Praises Gay Football Player for Coming Out

WASHINGTON ― The White House is applauding a college football player’s decision to announce he is gay, with President Barack Obama’s spokesman, first lady Michelle Obama and Vice President Joe Biden all portraying him as courageous and inspirational.

February 11, 2014

African-American

University of Utah Study Seeks Faith’s Effects on Brain

University of Utah researchers studying religion’s effects on the brain are gearing up to study the minds of Mormons who have come back from recent missions.

February 9, 2014