Category : Education

Defamation Battle Brews As Maryland Eastern Shore President Goes After Ex Staffer

University of Maryland Eastern Shore is facing turbulence after a former professor publicly accused President Heidi Anderson of plagiarizing portions of her 1986 doctoral dissertation completed at Purdue University. The former staff member claims tha...

Academic Circles Celebrate Four Black Intellectuals Stepping Into Noteworthy College Roles

Julius Crump of Carthage College and Allison McLarty of Stony Brook University have each earned prestigious appointments to endowed roles within their institutions, marking major milestones in their academic careers. These selections signal strong co...

University Officials Announce Eight Programs Set To Modernize Bethune Cookman’s Academic Landscape

Commencing in the Spring 2026 semester, Bethune-Cookman University is set to unveil seven innovative undergraduate programs aimed at equipping students for success in burgeoning industries and technological advancements. This initiative reflects the...

New Circle Of Luminaries Joins Harvard’s 2025 W E B Du Bois Medal Honor Roll Class

The W. E. B. Du Bois Medal is awarded each year by Harvard University's Hutchins Center for African & African American Research. This prestigious honor acknowledges individuals who have rendered exceptional contributions to African and African Am...

Meharry Medical College Begins A Multi City Mission To Combat Rising Cardiovascular Disparities

In the forthcoming five years, administrators at the historically significant Meharry Medical College will collaborate with local community partners in Nashville, Tennessee; Detroit, Michigan; and San Bernardino, California. This strategic partnershi...

Institutions Nationwide Highlight Progress As Six Black Americans Begin Their Administrative Tenure

This week’s compilation highlights the appointment of Black Americans to a range of influential administrative roles at colleges and universities across the United States. These selections signal a strengthening commitment within higher education to...