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Students

Luminaries Honor Toni Morrison Before Retirement

A party for author Toni Morrison drew stars such as former President Bill Clinton and actor Morgan Freeman, as well as officials and students from Princeton University, where the author has taught for 17 years before announcing her retirement this spring.

May 29, 2006

Faculty & Staff

Black Faculty Shrinks at University of Texas at Arlington

The University of Texas at Arlington has failed to take the steps necessary to hire and retain Black professors even as the Black student body grows, concludes a recent report published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

May 29, 2006

Leadership & Policy

Bill Cosby “Calls Out” Community Colleges at D.C. Event

As part of a nationwide tour, entertainer and activist Dr. Bill Cosby recently hosted two forums at the University of the District of Columbia in an effort to spur community action to break the cycle of violence, poverty and hopelessness plaguing many urban minorities.

May 29, 2006

Students

Embattled Texas Southern President’s Home Searched in Criminal Investigation

Investigators looking into allegations of improper spending by the Texas Southern University president Priscilla Slade searched her home late last week.

May 22, 2006

Leadership & Policy

Study: Most Community Colleges

A majority of community college presidents say they are only “somewhat prepared” for the rise of the “minority majority” student population…

May 17, 2006

Leadership & Policy

NCCU Chancellor Says Duke Rape Case Highlights Need for More Student Financial Aid

The fact that the alleged Duke rape victim worked part-time as an exotic dancer is an indication that the federal financial aid system is lacking, North Carolina Central University Chancellor James Ammons told National Public Radio’s (NPR) News and Notes with Ed Gordon.

May 9, 2006

Students

For Missing Civil Rights Hero, A Degree at Last

If Lloyd Gaines is alive, his law degree is waiting for him. The University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law has decided to award an honorary degree to Gaines 68 years after…

May 3, 2006

Leadership & Policy

Study: Most Community Colleges Not Fully Prepared for Demographic Shift

A majority of community college presidents say they are only “somewhat prepared” for the rise of the “minority majority” student population, according to survey results released at the 86th American Association of Community Colleges convention last week.

May 2, 2006

Leadership & Policy

Indiana State President Faces No-Confidence Vote After Raise

Indiana State University President Lloyd Benjamin will face a no-confidence vote from his faculty Thursday amid controversy over a $25,000 pay raise at a time when faculty and staff positions are being eliminated or going unfilled.

April 30, 2006

Leadership & Policy

University President’s Accomplishments Overshadowed by Scandal

As president of Texas Southern University, Dr. Priscilla Slade was building a legacy —nearly doubling enrollment, constructing new academic buildings and overhauling the financial aid system…

April 25, 2006

Leadership & Policy

Higher Education Commission

The federal government should increase need-based financial aid for postsecondary education, but reject controversial ideas to introduce standardized testing into colleges and universities…

April 19, 2006

Faculty & Staff

Summers’ Nixing of Latino Studies

In the months following his ascension to the presidency in July 2001, Harvard University President Lawrence H. Summers was presented with two proposals to boost multicultural research at the university…

April 19, 2006