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African-American

Fostering Diversity: A Necessary Step for HBCU Survival

Historically Black colleges and universities, or HBCUs, have provided a top-notch education for African-Americans since pre-Civil War days.

March 28, 2013

Sports

Reducing Number of High School Diplomas Proposed

State Superintendent of Education John White says he wants to consider eliminating one of Louisiana’s three high school diplomas.

March 26, 2013

Faculty & Staff

Admissions and ‘Admission’

It seems wholly appropriate that most colleges send out their judgment notices around Holy Week when borderline applicants might resort to prayer, or give new meaning to the notion of being “passed over.”

March 24, 2013

Faculty & Staff

Remembering a Giant of African Literature

Considered the father of modern African literature, acclaimed writer Chinua Achebe has died at age 82, leaving behind a body of work that scholars say will grow increasingly more influential over time.

March 24, 2013

Students

Kansas Immigration Hearing Draws Emotional Response

An emotional crowd gathered for a House committee hearing on a measure that seeks to repeal in-state tuition for Kansas students without legal residency.

March 21, 2013

Leadership & Policy

Oberlin Dean Named Next Kenyon College President

A dean at Oberlin College has been named the next president of Kenyon College.

March 18, 2013

Leadership & Policy

Oberlin Dean Named Next Kenyon College President

A dean at Oberlin College has been named the next president of Kenyon College.

March 18, 2013

African-American

Millennial Stress College Years and Beyond

A few weeks ago, the nation and blogosphere was abuzz with news about the stressful lives of Generation Y (the Millennials).

March 6, 2013

Faculty & Staff

2013 Franklin Award Recipients Recall His Legacy

Dr. John T. Casteen III, Dr. Mary Hatwood Futrell and Dr. William Julius Wilson shared the spotlight as winners of the 2013 Dr. John Hope Franklin Awards on Monday night.

March 5, 2013

Faculty & Staff

12 Charged With Manslaughter in FAMU Hazing Death

Ten of the band members had been charged last May with third-degree felony hazing for the death of Robert Champion, but now the charge of manslaughter has been added for each defendant.

March 5, 2013

Faculty & Staff

Oberlin College and the Popular Fables of Hate and Ignorance

Oberlin College administrators suspended classes “and all non-essential activities” on Monday in response to a series of “hate-related incidents.”

March 5, 2013

African-American

Purdue University Freezes Tuition for 2 Years

Purdue University is freezing its tuition costs for the next two years in response to the nation’s lingering weak economy.

March 3, 2013