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Illinois Public Universities’ Unwavering Commitment to Diversity

Written By Chicago State University On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States issued rulings in two higher education cases restricting the consideration of race in college and university admissions decisions. As Illinois public universities, we recognize the Court’s rulings will introduce further uncertainty, particularly around higher education’s ability to equitably increase access to a postsecondary education for students of color. Moreover, the rulings have occurred at a time when data from the Illinois Board of Higher Education demonstrates significant college access and attainment gaps in Illinois between white students and Black and Latinx students. Illinois’ public

Stacey Abrams Brings Warmth and Wit to Her First Appearance as Howard’s Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics

By Brooke Brinson On Wednesday, January 24, Stacey Abrams, Esq., kicked off her series of fireside chats at the inaugural Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics before a full house inside the Howard University School of Business Auditorium. Abrams, an author, former minority leader of the Georgia House of Representatives and the first Black woman to run for governor of Georgia on a major political party ticket, used her inaugural chat to remind students of the importance of getting engaged in the voting process. “Politics is a fancy word for how we treat each other. Government

Talladega College to Honor Black History Month With Convocation Featuring Notable Alumnus Rockell Metcalf ’85

Written By Talladega College Talladega College is pleased to announce its annual Black History Month Convocation that will be held on Thursday, February 8, at 11:00 a.m., in the historic DeForest Chapel. The College cordially invites community members, alumni, and supporters to commemorate the rich tapestry of Black history by joining us for this educational and inspiring event. Esteemed alumnus Rockell Metcalf, who has had a significant impact in securities law, is the keynote speaker. Metcalf, a member of the Talladega College class of 1985, currently serves as Vice President and Chief Counsel of Marketing at Prudential Financial. His academic

Buffalo Bills Assistant Head Coach Eric Washington continues investment in alma mater with $51,500 donation

Courtesy of Grambling State University Buffalo Bills assistant head coach/defensive line coach Eric Washington is all about producing positive results. Whether it’s showing his love for his team on a football field or the love of his college alma mater — Grambling State University — Washington is all about giving back. That’s shown on the gridiron as Washington, who was promoted to assistant head coach at Buffalo last summer, has helped his team to a No. 2 seed in the AFC playoffs as his team prepares to play host to the seventh-seeded Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. And it’s shown in

Jackson State University ranks third in producing minority doctorate recipients

By Aron Smith Jackson, Mississippi – Jackson State University ranks third among the top 20 doctorate-granting institutions for producing minority doctorate recipients. Jackson State holds the No. 1 spot for public institutions. This ranking is based on the number of minority U.S. citizens and permanent resident research doctorate recipients by ethnicity and race spanning 2018 to 2022. Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED) conducted the ranking, sponsored by the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES). Jackson State’s notable standing reflects its commitment to academic prominence and research excellence. Preselfannie McDaniels, Ph.D., dean of the Division of Graduate Studies, said, “We are elated about this current

Hampton Alum Becomes First Black Female President Of The American Historical Association

Dr. Thavolia Glymph became the 140th president of the American Historical Association. She is the first Black woman to hold this honor. Dr. Gyymph is the Peabody Family Distinguished Professor of History and professor of law at Duke University. She is the past president of the Southern Historical Association. Professor Glymph joined the faculty at Duke University in 2000. She is a graduate of Hampton University in Virginia and holds a master’s degree and a Ph.D. from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. She takes office amid the Association’s urgency to broaden the definitions of historical scholarship, advocating for the teaching of honest history in the

Morehouse School of Medicine Prevention Research Center Selected to be Community Quarterback for Westside Health Collaborative

Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is proud to announce that the Westside Health Collaborative has selected MSM’s Prevention Research Center (PRC) to serve as the community quarterback to guide the vision and direction of the Collaborative. “We are excited that the Westside Health Collaborative members have entrusted us to serve in the community quarterback role,” said Latrice Rollins, PhD, MSW, principal investigator for the Westside Health Collaborative Quarterback project and assistant professor in the MSM Department of Community Health and Preventive Medicine. “We look forward to building on the successes of the Collaborative through community

FLBOG Approves FAMU President Larry Robinson’s Contract Extension

By Andrew Skerritt The Florida Board of Governors (FLBOG) unanimously approved a one-year contract extension for Florida A&M University (FAMU) President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., Wednesday. Meeting on the Florida State University (FSU) campus, the governing board for the 12 State University System (SUS) institutions, accepted the contract extension recommendation submitted by the FAMU Board of Trustees. On Oct. 12, 2023, the FAMU BOT approved the one-year extension, which extends the term of Robinson’s contract through December 31, 2024. SUS presidents are eligible only for one-year contract extensions. In a letter to the FLBOG, FAMU BOT Chair Kristin Harper praised President

TSU President Glover Says Institution Will Get The “Promised Land” Of Equal Funding

Written By Alexis Clark Days before the nation celebrated the MLK Day of Service, Tennessee State University President Glenda Glover shared her own mountain top experience at the annual presidential prayer service held January 10. Stating that TSU will get to the “promised land” of equal funding, President Glover delivered a powerful, spirit-filled keynote address to mark her final presidential prayer service. The near capacity crowd filled the sanctuary, at the historic Jefferson Street Missionary Baptist Church, to hear from TSU’s first female president and alumna to lead the institution. Many stood to their feet as President Glover declared how

Howard University Student’s Newspaper, The Hilltop, Turns 100!

By Quintessa Williams The Hilltop, Howard’s student newspaper, founded by alumni Zora Neale Hurston and Louis E. King, turned 100 this week. The publication is the oldest Black collegiate newspaper in America and was named after the University alma mater. Since its first issue printed on January 22, 1924, The Hilltop has served as a trusted media platform for student voice and a working space to sharpen and educate the Black storytellers of America. Jasper Smith, the current editor-in-chief, is part of the gala’s planning committee and said that the slate of events is a moment to reflect on The Hilltop’s significance as a component

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