higher education
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Black students’ graduation rates improve
SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — One reform that helped put Black students on a faster graduation path was a 2017 law that largely allowed…
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American River College President Is Community-Focused
SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — “My vision overall for ARC is to be reflective of the communities that we represent, but it’s…
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Agnes Scott College Trustees Affirm Commitment to Diversity and Anti-racism
ATLANTA DAILY WORLD — “Our student population at Agnes Scott is more than 60 percent minority, and no racial or…
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Interview with Sekou Biddle, Vice President UNCF Advocacy and Student Professional Development
As the pandemic continues to grip America and place a stranglehold on education, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., NNPA President…
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LIVESTREAM — 6.10.20 11:30AM ET — “MOREHOUSE COLLEGE IN THE AGE OF COVID”
Dr. Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D interviews Dr. David A. Thomas, Ph.D, the twelfth president of Morehouse College. The pandemic has…
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Birmingham Provides Resources to Help Families Meet FAFSA Deadline
THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES — The Birmingham Promise makes college affordable and accessible for students in Birmingham City Schools. Through the…
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Amazon partners with Pharrell Williams’ YELLOW, Georgia Tech to launch competition to inspire students to pursue computer science
THE ATLANTA VOICE — “This collaboration between YELLOW, Amazon, and Georgia Tech is a celebration of Black creators and change-makers,”…
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LIVESTREAM REPLAY — DR. WAYNE FREDERICK, 17TH PRESIDENT OF HOWARD UNIVERSITY
As the 17th President, Dr. Frederick’s goal is to enhance the Howard University legacy, ensure that the University maximizes its…
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LIVESTREAM — DR. REYNOLD VERRET, PRESIDENT OF XAVIER UNIVERSITY
Dr. Reynold Verret is the sixth president and second lay leader of Xavier University of Louisiana. Of the 107 historically…
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LIVESTREAM — DR. NSENGA BURTON with DR. GLENDA BASKIN GLOVER
LIVESTREAM REPLAY — Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover, Ph.D, JD, CPA, is the author of more than one hundred articles and…
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Dr. Vernell Bennett-Fairs named 13th president of LeMoyne-Owen College
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — “We selected Dr. Bennett-Fairs because of her vast experience in higher education and we are especially…
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Chick-fil-A Awards $5 Million to Organizations Impacting Communities of Color
“Our 2021 awards recipients are tackling a diverse set of issues facing our communities, from fighting hunger to providing equitable…
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Black Florida and COVID-19
FLORIDA COURIER — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there’s enough data to conclude that being Black…
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OP-ED: Advocate for a racial justice agenda at the U.S. Department of Education
NNPA NEWSWIRE — With a new presidential administration, we have an opportunity to begin on the path to a strong…
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Bridging The Black Education Gap
CHICAGO CRUSADER — One of the most lamentable memes that circulates throughout the Black community is the one that says…
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Black Education Matters
BLACK VOICE NEWS — Dr. Francisca Beer, Professor, Associate Dean and Director of the CSUSB Jack H. Brown College Office…
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Fall B term enrollment underway at Daytona State College
DAYTONA TIMES — Those interested in attending Daytona State must first complete an application, which can be found at DaytonaState.edu/apply.…
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Alphas Provide Masks for N.S. Schools and Agencies
Just in time for the opening of the school year, local members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. followed in…
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Howard University Remembers Chadwick Boseman
THE AFRO — “It was Boseman’s desire to see the students of Howard achieve greatness,” said Howard University President Dr.…
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