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The Citadel to Launch African American Studies Program

The Citadel to Launch African American Studies ProgramCHARLESTON, S.C. In an effort to emphasize the importance of diversity on its Charleston, S.C., campus, The Citadel announced plans last month to launch a degree program with emphasis on African Americans. The 15-hour minor in African American studies, which will be offered this fall, is designed to […]

April 7, 2004

Leadership & Policy

Dillard President Michael Lomax to Head UNCF

Dillard President Michael Lomax to Head UNCFWASHINGTONThe United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has announced that Dr. Michael L. Lomax will succeed William H. Gray III as president and CEO of the organization. Lomax, who currently serves as president of Dillard University in New Orleans, will officially join UNCF on June 1, 2004.“Dr. Lomax brings a […]

February 25, 2004

HBCUs

Seafood Chain’s ‘Tom Joyner Platter’ to Raise Funds for HBCUs

Seafood Chain’s ‘Tom Joyner Platter’ to Raise Funds for HBCUsLOUISVILLE, Ky.Long John Silver’s Inc. has partnered with the Tom Joyner Foundation to raise much-needed funding for historically Black colleges and universities. Throughout 2004, Long John Silver’s will donate a portion of the proceeds from each “Tom Joyner Platter” to the foundation, which works aggressively to […]

February 11, 2004

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New Black Museum: Kudos and Caution

New Black Museum: Kudos and Caution     As 2003 wound to a close, African Americans had a rare victory to celebrate. President George W. Bush signed the National Museum of African American History and Culture Act. For Congressman John Lewis, D-Ga., this is the culmination of a 15-year effort. The legislation had bipartisan support in both […]

January 14, 2004

Students

Surviving Tough Times

Surviving Tough TimesOverall, historically Black colleges and universities’ compassionate and noble mission of educating and nurturing young African American minds has not changed over the years, but leaders at Black campuses are now increasingly having to temper that with tough business decisions. Streamlining, attracting executive leadership and finding new revenue is the name of the […]

December 31, 2003

Leadership & Policy

A Year in Review: Saving Morris Brown

Saving Morris BrownThe Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) stripped Atlanta’s Morris Brown College of its accreditation last winter, citing the school’s mounting debt, institutional ineffectiveness, poor record keeping and difficulties with processing financial aid. When the school’s bid to appeal the SACS decision failed in April, most of the 1,500 enrolled students transferred […]

December 17, 2003

African-American

House Passes Bill to Create Black History, Culture Museum

House Passes Bill to Create Black History, Culture MuseumThe House voted overwhelmingly last month to establish a national museum of Black history and culture, pushing the plan a step closer to reality after 15 years of efforts by veteran civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga. Lewis has introduced legislation every year in Congress since […]

December 17, 2003

Leadership & Policy

Another Untimely Departure

Another Untimely Departure Fisk University president’s abrupt resignation springs yet another leadership crisis for the HBCU  By David Hefner  NASHVILLE, Tenn.It’s déjà vu all over again at Fisk University with the untimely departure of another president who is leaving behind a financially depressed school with no stability at the helm and no assurances in sight.Last […]

November 19, 2003

Leadership & Policy

Cheyney, Fisk University Presidents Step Down

Cheyney, Fisk University Presidents Step DownHARRISBURG, Pa.Presidents of two historically Black colleges and universities announced plans to leave their respective institutions last month. After seven years as president of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, Dr. W. Clinton Pettus is stepping down to pursue other interests. His retirement is effective Dec. 31.Pettus began work at Cheyney as […]

November 5, 2003

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Professional Appointments

Professional AppointmentsLaJuana Chenier has been promoted to associate vice president for development at Xavier University in Louisiana. Previously, she was director of alumni relations and was named a Kresge Foundation Advancement Fellow. Chenier earned a bachelor’s degree in mass communications from Xavier University.Ron Matthews is the new director of alumni affairs at Johnson C. Smith […]

October 22, 2003

Leadership & Policy

UNCF Leader to Step Down After 12 Years at the Helm

UNCF Leader to Step Down After 12 Years at the HelmATLANTAAfter more than two decades as president and CEO of the United Negro College Fund, Dr. William H. Gray will retire in March, at the end of the organization’s fiscal year.Gray, 62, made his announcement earlier this month at the fall meeting of UNCF’s 39 […]

October 22, 2003

Leadership & Policy

Bid to Move Famed Art Collection Might Be Called Off

Bid to Move Famed Art Collection Might Be Called OffPHILADELPHIAThe Barnes Foundation says it might have to abandon plans to move its priceless artwork to downtown Philadelphia because of opposition from Lincoln University.Thirty private donors have already pledged $100 million toward a $150 million goal to help the cash-poor foundation build a new gallery in […]

September 24, 2003