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Barber-Scotia College Details Come-back Plan

Barber-Scotia College officials announced on Friday plans to secure the future of the 142-year-old historically Black institution by regaining accreditation, focusing on three core academic departments and renewing emphasis on the school’s religious roots.

May 3, 2009

Leadership & Policy

UNCF Wrestles with New Economy, Old Issues

Despite the bleak economy, UNCF president has high hopes for HBCUs with the Obama administration.

April 29, 2009

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Knoxville College Still in the Dark But Seeing Light

Knoxville College was knocked to the academic sidelines in 1996 after losing its accreditation over mounting financial and administrative problems.

April 27, 2009

HBCUs

Surge in Economic Dropouts Spurs UNCF Into Emergency Mode

The glaring message atop the Web site says it all: “The recession is hitting UNCF college seniors hard. Hundreds may not graduate this spring.”

April 8, 2009

Students

Haddon Selected as University of Maryland Law School Dean, Marking First for an African-American

University of Maryland officials last week announced the appointment of Phoebe A. Haddon as dean of the University of Maryland School of Law, effective July 1, 2009. Haddon, who will be the ninth dean and the second woman in the position, will be the first African-American to serve as the dean of the University of Maryland system’s only law school.

April 5, 2009

Faculty & Staff

Professional Appointments

DR. MARK BREITENBERG is provost of the California College of the Arts. He previously served as dean of Humanities and Design Sciences at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, Calif. Breitenberg holds a bachelor’s from the College of William & Mary and a master’s and doctorate from the University of California, San Diego. WANDY […]

March 4, 2009

Leadership & Policy

N.C. A&T State Chancellor Resigns From Post

In a sudden and strange turn of events, North Carolina A&T State University Chancellor Stanley Battle has announced that June 30th will be his last day on the job.

February 25, 2009

Health

Overcoming Odds: Brothers Graduate from Dartmouth, Build Clinic in Native Kenyan Village

Milton Ochieng’ always had in the back of his mind to help his rural village in western Kenya. But neither he nor his younger brother, Fred, ever dreamed they would study medicine at a U.S. university and go on to open a health clinic.

February 23, 2009

Students

Southern’s Chancellor Faces Questions From Students About Budget Cuts

Dr. Kofi Lomotey, chancellor of Southern University, faced tough questions from students concerning funding, fees and the university’s future.

February 23, 2009

Leadership & Policy

Morris Brown Manages To Keep Doors Open a Little Longer

Morris Brown College paid $150,000 toward its outstanding water bill Tuesday afternoon to help keep the school open.

February 17, 2009

Faculty & Staff

Economic Woes Test Historically Black Colleges

Historically Black colleges and universities, which for decades have been educating students who can’t afford to go — or can’t imagine going — elsewhere, have been particularly challenged by the nation’s economic meltdown.

February 15, 2009

Faculty & Staff

Higher Ed Leaders Debate Best Path to College Presidency

Should young and minority faculty take nontraditional route to leadership positions?

February 10, 2009