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HBCUs

Small, Private HBCUs Find Lifeline with TRACS Amid Accreditation Struggles

As schools struggle in various ways with how to stay viable in an increasingly complicated and competitive higher education landscape, small and private historically Black colleges faced with loss of accreditation have found a lifeline with the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS).

March 27, 2019

HBCUs

Marybeth Gasman to Join Rutgers Faculty

Dr. Marybeth Gasman, who has established herself as one of the nation’s most prominent scholars of historically Black colleges in particular and minority-serving institutions in general, is leaving the University and Pennsylvania to join the faculty at the Graduate School of Education (GSE) at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, in the Fall.

December 6, 2018

HBCUs

Governing HBCUs for the Future

More scrutiny has been placed on administrative practices, presidential turnover and board of trustees’ decision-making and presidential relations. Historically and contemporarily, this conversation has centered on the HBCU presidency. However, as we move into the HBCU community’s next great era, it is imperative that current ideas around leadership be broadened to include all parties that strategically plan and make decisions for HBCUs.

November 4, 2018

Latest News

Paul Quinn College Receives $1M Grant for Urban Work College Network

Paul Quinn College (PQC) has received a $1 million-grant from Strada Education Network to further its efforts to eradicate poverty through its innovative Urban Work College Model.

October 24, 2018

HBCUs

Beto O’Rourke Galvanizes Texas HBCU Students and Leaders

The U.S. Senate campaign of Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke has motivated students at HBCUs in Texas, resulting in thousands registering to vote, rallying for the right to vote on campus, and encouraging others to do the same.

October 21, 2018

News Roundup

Paul Quinn College Breaks New Ground for First Time in 40 Years

A new construction and renovation project on Paul Quinn College’s (PQC) campus continues the college’s momentum in transforming its students’ academic experience. Last week, Paul Quinn broke ground for the Trammell S. Crow Living and Learning Center, which will be the first new building on campus in 40 years. The center will host a 30,000-square […]

August 20, 2018

African-American

Paul Quinn College Announces First Site for Urban Work College Network

Paul Quinn College’s vision to eradicate poverty through access to quality education and jobs, secure housing and reduced student loan burden, is moving forward with the expansion of its Urban Work College Model to Plano, Texas.

July 26, 2018

African-American

Paul Quinn College President Makes Fortune Magazine List

Sandwiched between Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JP Morgan Chase and actress Reese Witherspoon, Dr. Michael Sorrell was named 34 on The World’s 50 Greatest Leaders published by Fortune magazine.

May 1, 2018

Latest News

Academicians Celebrated in ‘Black Scholars Matter’ Series, part 3

This is the final in a three-part Black History Month series celebrating Black academicians and their work.

February 15, 2018

Students

Paul Quinn Becomes 1st HBCU to Gain Work College Designation

Two years after embracing the work college model, Paul Quinn College officially will join the ranks of schools such as Berea College that have earned federal recognition as a work college.

March 20, 2017

Leadership & Policy

Paul Quinn Addresses Issues in Black Community With New Institute

In an effort to address a litany of economic, educational, public policy and leadership development issues, Paul Quinn College recently announced the creation of the African American Leadership Institute.

June 14, 2016

African-American

Paul Quinn Students Buy In to Dressing for Success Policy

When Dr. Michael J. Sorrell instituted a business-casual dress policy for his students at Paul Quinn College many years ago, some were a bit hesitant to embrace the idea.

November 1, 2015