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Scholars Respond to Chauvin Conviction

by Walter Hudson | April 20, 2021 From coast to coast, scholars reacted with a sense of relief over the conviction of Derek Chauv Read more

Dr. Cornel West is Leaving Harvard for Union Theological Seminary

by Walter Hudson | March 8, 2021
Dr. Cornel West—one of the nation’s most prolific scholars—is leaving Harvard University [...] Read more

Civil Rights Leader Vernon Jordan Dead at 85

by Walter Hudson | March 2, 2021
Vernon Jordan, a prominent civil rights leader and champion for historically Black colleges and [...] Read more

Thasunda Brown Duckett Named President of TIAA

by Walter Hudson | February 27, 2021
Thasunda Brown Duckett will succeed Roger W. Ferguson, Jr., as TIAA’s president and CEO [...] Read more

After Harvard Refuses to Take Up His Tenure Case, Dr. Cornel West Threatens to Leave

by Walter Hudson | February 21, 2021
Dr. Cornel West—arguably one of the nation’s most prominent Black intellectuals—is contem [...] Read more

2021 Emerging Scholars: Dr. Jameson D. Lopez

by Walter Hudson | January 20, 2021
Growing up, Dr. Jameson D. Lopez, or “JD” as he prefers to be called, was no stranger to hi [...] Read more

New Denver High School Modeled After HBCUs

by Walter Hudson | January 4, 2021
A new public high school founded upon the principles of historically Black colleges and univers [...] Read more

Biden to Tap Dr. Miguel Cardona for Secretary of Education Post

by Walter Hudson | December 22, 2020
Dr. Miguel Cardona, Connecticut's education commissioner, has emerged as President-elect Joe Bi [...] Read more

Diversity Takes Center Stage in Biden-Harris Nominations

by Walter Hudson | December 10, 2020
With about six weeks to go before President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Har [...] Read more

House of Representatives Passes HBCU PARTNERS Act

by Walter Hudson | December 7, 2020
The U.S. House of Representatives has made it easier for Historically Black Colleges and Univer [...] Read more

Black Economist, Dr. Walter E. Williams, Dead at 84

by Walter Hudson | December 6, 2020
Dr. Walter E. Williams, a prominent economist and longtime professor at George Mason University [...] Read more

Bennett College is a Step Closer to Gaining Full Accreditation by TRACS

by Walter Hudson |
Bennett College—the small, private Historically Black College for women headquartered in Gree [...] Read more

MSNBC’s Joy Reid to Join Howard University Faculty in Spring

by Walter Hudson | December 5, 2020
MSNBC’s Joy Reid is joining the Howard University faculty as a visiting professor in the [...] Read more

Department of Education Extends Student Loan Suspensions Through End of January 2021

by Walter Hudson | December 4, 2020
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos said that federal student loan repayment forbearance, i [...] Read more

New Initiative Looks to Reduce Student Debt at Select HBCUs

by Walter Hudson | November 23, 2020
The Student Freedom Initiative has announced a partnership with nine Historically Black College [...] Read more

Live Panel Discussion Ensuring Equitable Access and Inclusion During a Pandemic

Recorded on October 22, 2020

The Fight for Tenure: An Uphill Battle for Minoritized Faculty

Recorded on July 1, 2020

Addressing Racism and Structural Inequity in America— What Role Does Higher Education have to play?

Recorded on June 19, 2020

Live Panel Discussion
Ensuring Equitable Access and Inclusion During a Pandemic

Addressing Racism and Structural Inequity in America—
What Role Does Higher Education have to play?