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HBCUs

University of Texas Regents Meet to Pick Chancellor Finalist

University of Texas System regents were scheduled to meet Tuesday night to possibly name a finalist in their search for a new chancellor to oversee the 15-campus system.

July 29, 2014

Leadership & Policy

Happy Anniversary!

Congratulations to William E. Cox Jr., Diverse Vice President of Operations and Advertising, as we celebrate this week the 13th anniversary of his joining the team. This July, in fact, has been extra special for Will as he also has been able to savor his beloved World Cup competition.

July 16, 2014

Community Colleges

Education Department Removes Tweet With Movie Scene

The Education Department on Wednesday apologized for a tweet that depicted a scene from the movie Bridesmaids with the words “Help me. I’m poor” imprinted on it as part of an effort to get students to apply for federal aid.

June 25, 2014

African-American

Higher Ed Advocate, Philanthropist Jim Rogers Dies

Jim Rogers, a philanthropist and education advocate who served as chancellor of Nevada’s higher education system from 2005 to 2009 without pay, died Saturday evening at his Las Vegas home after a bout with cancer.

June 16, 2014

Students

UC Santa Barbara Students Targeted By Gunman

Elliot Rodger identified as suspect in killing spree that claimed lives of seven, including his own.

May 26, 2014

Students

Mary Sias Stepping Down as Kentucky State University President

Kentucky State University President Mary Sias says she will step down from her position on June 30.

May 12, 2014

African-American

Deadline Extended for Bids to Buy St. Paul’s College Campus

St. Paul’s College trustees are hopeful a deadline extension will stir a buyer for the campus of the historically Black school.

May 8, 2014

Students

Amherst Extends Ban on Fraternities, Sororities

Amherst College has extended a 3-decade-old ban on fraternities and sororities to include off-campus “underground” organizations.

May 7, 2014

Community Colleges

Studying the Humanities Always Will Be Important

For the better part of the last two decades, we have heard from various quarters that studying liberal arts or the humanities in general was a waste of time.

May 6, 2014

Leadership & Policy

Dr. Mitchell Chang

Mitchell J. Chang is professor of higher education and organizational change at the University of California, Los Angeles. His research focuses on the educational efficacy of diversity- related initiatives on college campuses. Chang is the author of more than 80 publications and has served on the editorial board for several journals, including The Review of […]

May 1, 2014

African-American

Dr. Kimberly Scott – Executive Director, COMPUGIRLS, School of Social Transformation, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Arizona State University

Scott, a women and gender studies associate professor in the School of Social Transformation at Arizona State University, was named a STEM Access Champion of Change at the White House in February 2014, which honors people who support and accelerate STEM opportunities for African-American students, schools and communities. Scott saw the need for a program […]

April 28, 2014

Students

Dr. Diana Natalicio – President, University of Texas El Paso

During her career with the University of Texas, Natalicio has served as vice president for academic affairs, dean of liberal arts, chair of the Modern Languages Department and professor of linguistics. She chairs the board of the American Council on Education and serves on the Rockefeller Foundation board of trustees. Appointed in 1994 to the […]

April 28, 2014