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Faculty & Staff

Tuskegee’s Time

From its earliest years, Tuskegee University, known initially as Tuskegee Institute, navigated the higher education landscape with considerable skill…

December 27, 2006

Leadership & Policy

Spreading the Wealth

Spreading the Wealth The University of Virginia received a $1 million gift from twin brothers and National Football League stars Ronde and Tiki Barber. The brothers graduated from the university in 1997. The gift will support a range of programs and scholarships.   Norfolk State University (Va.) received a $1 million gift from Ernest M. […]

December 27, 2006

Leadership & Policy

Moving in, Moving On

Moving in, Moving On Dr. Carlton E. Brown, president of Savannah State University, stepped down to run a special initiative of the University System of Georgia. Dr. David G. Carter was named chancellor of the Connecticut State University System. He was formerly the president of Eastern Connecticut State University.  Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, president of […]

December 27, 2006

Leadership & Policy

Signs of Discontent

Just days before she was ousted as the incoming president of Gallaudet University, Dr. Jane K. Fernandes talked with Diverse…

November 15, 2006

Students

Alumni Fight Grambling Admissions Standards

Plans to impose new admissions standards for Grambling State University freshmen are being challenged…

November 15, 2006

Leadership & Policy

LeMoyne-Owen College Claws Back From the Brink

LeMoyne-Owen College can do little in the next month or so but await its fate…

November 1, 2006

Students

A Conversation With Gallaudet’s Dr. Jane K. Fernandes

Days before the Gallaudet University board of trustees withdrew its presidential appointment of Dr. Jane Fernandes, the embattled leader sat down with Diverse to talk about her efforts to ease tensions at the university, the double standard imposed on female leaders and the need for Gallaudet to be more inclusive.

October 30, 2006

Leadership & Policy

Broward Community College President Resigns

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The first minority president of Broward Community College abruptly resigned this week after less than three years on the job. Larry Calderón announced a day later that he will join Nova Southeastern University as vice president of community and governmental affairs.

October 26, 2006

Leadership & Policy

Thirty-six Years Later, School Honors Players’ Anti-racism Stand

SYRACUSE, N.Y. In 1970, nine Black Syracuse University football players became rebellious outcasts when they quit the team to protest racial injustice.

October 23, 2006

Leadership & Policy

Oprah Winfrey Headlines Fundraiser For Bennett College

GREENSBORO, N.C. Oprah Winfrey headlined a fundraiser at Bennett College, encouraging about 300 guests to support education and give back to their community.

October 21, 2006

Students

South Carolina HBCU Launches Think Tank to Focus on Southern Black History, Culture and Policy

Claflin University is recruiting young scholars for a new institute focused on the study of African-American history…

October 18, 2006

Leadership & Policy

A Mutually Beneficial Relationship

It’s quite a coup for university presidents to land on corporate boards…

October 18, 2006