Sarah WoodHBCUsLongtime Chancellor Reflects on TenureIn June, Dr. James Anderson stepped down from his post as chancellor of Fayetteville State University after 11 years at the helm. Seemingly, by every measurable metric, from enrollment, to graduation rates to financial stability and campus expansion, Fayetteville State thrived under Anderson’s leadership, innovative approach and vision, according to many on and off the campus who are familiar with his leadership.October 31, 2019STEMOnline Platform Helps Students with Hiring Process in STEM FieldDuring his time as a technology consultant at Deloitte and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Duke University alumnus Aditya Sharma was influenced to create the online platform HiCounselor after he often was approached by students asking for career advice and job referrals.August 10, 2018StudentsVanessa Sansone: Determined to Make a DifferenceDr. Vanessa Sansone has used her personal background of being a first-generation college student and growing up in a low-income community as influence for her teachings and research on underrepresented groups.August 9, 2018Leadership & PolicyBryn Mawr Distances Itself from Second President’s Racist PastFollowing Bryn Mawr College’s examination into their current and past history with racism, school officials have decided to make the name of their second president, M. Carey Thomas, far less notable within the campus community. It was discovered that Thomas was unwilling to hire Jewish faculty members and admit Black students, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. […]August 9, 2018News RoundupUSC President Steps Down Amid Recent Scandal On CampusDr. C.L. Max Nikias stepped down this week as president of the University of Southern California (USC) amid pressure from the community, following the recent scandal surrounding the former campus gynecologist Dr. George Tyndall, who was accused of sexual misconduct and using racist language with patients. Critics charge that Nikias failed to act upon the abuse […]August 8, 2018News RoundupNCAA Creates New College Basketball Policy Changes and RulesFollowing the FBI’s investigation into the college basketball recruitment process, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recently implemented a number of new rules and policy changes. Significant changes highlight the NBA draft, stricter rule enforcement, agent inclusion, the recruitment process, summer basketball and academics, according to ESPN. For example, NCAA certified agents can now represent […]August 8, 2018Latest NewsRecent Graduates Lack Soft Skills, New Study ReportsA recent study revealed that four in 10 corporations and almost half of academic institutions believe that recent graduates lack certain so-called “soft skills” needed in the workforce to be successful, including emotional intelligence, complex reasoning and negotiation and persuasion.August 3, 2018STEMAviation Scholarship Program Aims to Bring Students into WichitaAs part of a new scholarship program, Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU Tech) is offering to pay for training and relocation fees and provide students in the field of aviation with employment opportunities upon completion.July 26, 2018HomeColleges Sever Ties with Papa John’sIn the wake of the downfall of John Schnatter—the former CEO and founder of Papa John’s Pizza—amid the use of racist remarks, academics believe that educational institutions and other companies can learn from this organization’s mistake going forward.July 17, 2018HBCUsReport: Morgan State Gives Maryland’s Economy a Major BoostMorgan State University contributes $990 million annually to Maryland’s economy and $574 million within the city of Baltimore. according to a new study. Additionally, the university supports more than 6,500 jobs across the state and almost 4,000 of those jobs are located within Baltimore.June 19, 2018Previous PagePage 2 of 2