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African-American

For Ribeau, Progress Failed to Outpace Controversy at Howard University

Shortly after he arrived on campus in 2008, he was quickly viewed as an outsider with some wondering if his presidency even had a fighting chance.

October 2, 2013

Faculty & Staff

Howard U. President Ribeau Retires

The president of Howard University — regarded by many as one of the nation’s most prestigious Black universities — has announced that he will retire from his post in December after five years on the job.

October 1, 2013

Students

Napolitano’s Resume Precedes Her as Cal President

The former Homeland Security Secretary officially takes over as the University of California’s president today, but she already has survived her first leadership challenge.

September 29, 2013

Opinion

The Emmys Still Fail the Diversity Test

TV has the power to integrate, but how can that goal be achieved if television constantly fails to depict the true diversity in our society?

September 23, 2013

Faculty & Staff

Diverse Conversations: The Spirit of a Trailblazer

Dr. Pamela Gunter-Smith recently broke the glass ceiling to become the first female and first African-American president of York College of Pennsylvania.

September 23, 2013

Home

Fired Worker Accuses Rutgers Dean of Lesbian Bias

A fired Rutgers University employee has filed a lawsuit accusing its women’s college dean of having a bias against lesbians.

September 17, 2013

Leadership & Policy

Norfolk State Names Interim President, CEO

On Friday, September 13, Norfolk State University Board of Visitors appointed Eddie N. Moore Jr. interim president and CEO of the 78-year-old Hampton Roads University, announced Board of Visitors Rector Thomas N. Chewning.

September 15, 2013

African-American

Duke University Provost Stepping Down

The longest-serving provost in the history of Duke University says he is stepping down from the position.

August 29, 2013

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To Dream Once More

To commemorate its role in the planning and execution of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference has published a book that goes behind the scenes of the Civil Rights Movement to capture the drama of that great day.

August 26, 2013

Students

Norfolk State President Suddenly Fired

The governing board of Norfolk State University has fired President Tony Atwater.

August 25, 2013

HBCUs

Special Focus: HBCUs

Newly appointed HBCU Presidents spearhead major change; HBCU advocates express need for stronger change; and more.

August 15, 2013

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Public Records Key in Bennett Grade-Change Scandal

In algebra, students are required to show the steps taken to come to their answer, in part because teachers need to see whether they grasp the concepts.

August 4, 2013