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Leadership & Policy

Endowments: investing in education’s future – historically African American colleges

With enrollments down, operating costs up, federal research funds disappearing and admission and hiring policies endangered, the best way to coax a smile out of higher education administrators is to mention a single word: endowment.

June 16, 2007

Leadership & Policy

Spending smart – economic restructuring of Morris College

Behind his back, Morris College alumni refer to the president of the small, Black Baptist college in Sumter, SC, as “the survivor.” It is a respectful nickname that has been earned by staying power — more than two decades at the helm — and an ability to financially right an institution that was sinking fast.

June 16, 2007

Students

Mississippi mayhem – Mississippi desegregation ruling may harm black college applicants

At this time of year, college recruiters are processing the flood of applications from potential students. But not at Mississippi Valley State University.

June 16, 2007

Leadership & Policy

Dedicated to the ones they love – endowment helps open the Camille Cosby Academic Center at Spelman College

Spelman’s New $15-Million State-of-the-art Camille Cosby Academic Center Draws Tributes, Raves from Community.

June 16, 2007

Leadership & Policy

U.S. gives Ohio time to improve Central State University – Recruitment & Retention

WASHINGTON The U.S. Office of Civil Rights (OCR) announced recently that it will postpone further investigation into federal Civil Rights Act violations by the state of Ohio and instead allow them time to devise a plan that will satisfy the U.S. Department of Education and address the financial crisis at Central State University.

June 15, 2007

Leadership & Policy

UDC cuts out athletics – The University of the District of Columbia

WASHINGTON, D.C. The University of the District of Columbia will eliminate its inter-collegiate athletics program in order to save money in its attempt to stay afloat despite drastic cuts in its budget.

June 15, 2007

Students

An interview with Tim Reid – Interview

When veteran actor Tim Reid got sick and tired of being sick and tired of the negative images of African Americans he saw on the silver screen, he decided to go behind the camera and produce “positive feature films” for the African-American community.

June 15, 2007

Leadership & Policy

Clark Atlanta’s Broadnax Handed Legal Victory, Vows To Stay

ATLANTA Clark Atlanta University faculty and staff got two strong messages Monday in their battles with President Walter Broadnax, who they want fired.

June 11, 2007

Leadership & Policy

Protestors Rally Against University of Chicago Policy Not to Divest in Sudan

Activists, led by U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush, D.-Ill., gathered outside the University of Chicago Business School last week to protest the school’s refusal to divest from companies doing business in the African nation of Sudan.

June 4, 2007

Leadership & Policy

Clark Atlanta Faculty, Students Call for President Broadnax’s Ouster

ATLANTA A group of Clark Atlanta University faculty, students and alums said Tuesday the school’s financial and morale problems have reached a crisis point and it’s time for university president Walter Broadnax to step down or be fired.

May 21, 2007

Students

Following in the Footsteps of Legends

Stepping down after 12 years at the helm of Morehouse College, Dr. Walter Massey has carved out his own legacy at an institution known for producing Black leaders.

May 16, 2007

Students

Following in the Footsteps of Legends

Stepping down after 12 years at the helm of Morehouse College, Dr. Walter Massey has carved out his own legacy at an institution known for producing Black leaders.

May 16, 2007