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U.S. Court of Appeals Dismisses Bulk of Duke Lacrosse Lawsuit

A court Monday dismissed the bulk of a federal lawsuit filed by former Duke University lacrosse players falsely accused of raping a stripper.

December 18, 2012

Leadership & Policy

Black Conservatives on Campus Stay Their Course

Finding themselves in the midst of liberal peers, Black conservatives embrace “not just a political ideology, but a way of life.”

December 18, 2012

Opinion

Paradox of Gun Reactions to Connecticut Shooting

Our academics who live to think need to figure a comprehensive approach to gun control.

December 18, 2012

Students

Governor Bentley Orders Independent Audit of Alabama State

The independent audit of the school’s finances and activities follows in the wake of a separate audit ordered by the trustees.

December 16, 2012

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Fisk Selects Michigan Administrator as President

Michigan administrator H. James Williams was selected Wednesday to be the next president of Fisk University and said he’s prepared to tackle the financial struggles of the historically Black college.

December 6, 2012

Students

Penn State Sorority Apologizes for Insensitive Photo

A Penn State sorority has apologized after a photo of members wearing sombreros and holding offensive signs circulated on the Internet.

December 5, 2012

Leadership & Policy

Florida University Leaders Trying to Avoid Tuition Hike

State university presidents and student government leaders are offering Florida lawmakers a tuition deal.

December 5, 2012

Faculty & Staff

FAMU asks lawsuit from hazing death be dismissed

Attorneys for Florida A&M University on Wednesday asked a judge to dismiss a civil lawsuit brought by the family of a drum major who died last year after being hazed by fellow band members, claiming Robert Champion was a willing participant in the ritual.

November 28, 2012

MSIs

‘Merit Plea’ Inherently Racist as Argument Against Affirmative Action

As many of you know, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati on Thursday declared Michigan’s ban on affirmative action in college admissions to be unconstitutional.

November 19, 2012

Sports

A Year Later, Hazing Scandal Still Shadows FAMU

Florida A&M remains immersed in reflection as it continues to cope with the ramifications of the hazing death of drum major Robert Champion at last year’s Florida Classic football game.

November 18, 2012

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U.S. Court Strikes Down Michigan Affirmative Action Ban

A federal appeals court has thrown out Michigan’s voter-approved ban on affirmative action in college admissions and public hiring.

November 15, 2012

Faculty & Staff

The Exposed Bigotry of Generation ‘Y’ Manifests Itself

Dr. Elwood Watson is a professor of history and African-American studies at East Tennessee State University.

November 14, 2012