Walter HudsonAfrican-AmericanClarence Avant, ‘Godfather of Black Music’ Dies at 92Clarence Avant was widely known as ‘the Black Godfather’ of the entertainment industry.August 14, 2023Faculty & StaffDr. Donna Shalala Named Interim President of The New SchoolA veteran higher education leader, Shalala is expected to begin the job next week.August 10, 2023HBCUsPresident Biden to Deliver Commencement Address at Howard UniversityPresident Joseph R. Biden Jr. will serve as the commencement speaker during the 155th commencement ceremony at Howard University.May 8, 2023African-AmericanCole, Lewis Receive National Humanities Medal at the White HouseDrs. Johnnetta Betsch Cole and Earl Lewis were among 12 individuals who was awarded the National Humanities Medal at the White House earlier this month.March 29, 2023African-AmericanInaugural Summit Explores Best Practices for Young Men of ColorThe Male Enrollment and Graduation Alliance at Montclair State University brought scholars and practitioners together to explore best practices for young men of color.March 5, 2023Faculty & StaffBlack Studies Pioneer John H. Bracey Jr. Joins the AncestorsJohn H. Bracey Jr.—an architect of Black studies— died over the weekend at the age of 81.February 5, 2023Faculty & StaffColumbia University Names First Woman to Lead Ivy League SchoolDr. Nemat “Minouche” Shafik, an economist whose career has focused on public policy and academia, has been named as the next president of Columbia University in New York City.January 18, 2023DemographicsReverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts III, Pastor of Historic Abyssinian Baptist Church and Veteran Educator, DiesOctober 28, 2022DemographicsState of Diversity Summit Highlights National and Emerging Issues in Higher EducationOctober 27, 2022InstitutionsETS Hires New Senior VP of Global WorkskillsSeptember 7, 2022Previous PagePage 3 of 15Next Page