Regents at Texas Southern University have fired president Austin Lane, weeks after placing him on leave pending the outcome of financial investigations, and months after the school revealed improprieties in […]
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North Carolina A&T Alum, Former Pharma Executive Willie Deese
The 1977 North Carolina A&T alumnus and $10 million donor, former Merck executive and former Aggie board chair shares reflections on how A&T shaped his philanthropic mission, and how HBCU […]
If HBCUs Are Truly Safe Spaces, Then Why Don't We Have an Openly Gay President?
For the first eighteen years of my life, I felt “embarrassed” and excluded until I revealed my deepest secret. I vividly recall what happened immediately after sharing the earth-shattering secret; […]
Coppin State President Anthony Jenkins
We talk with the new president of Coppin State University about his excitement for the job, his thoughts on the controversy surrounding the school, and how to transition between HBCUs […]
Shaw University President Paulette Dillard
Dr. Dillard shares updates on a recent $1 million gift to the university, a historic land value assessment and addresses concerns about a potential merger with St. Augustine’s University.
'Papa John' is Not Welcome in the HBCU Community
Pizza chain founder John Schnatter’s support for Donald Trump is a non-negotiable obstacle in Papa John’s building partnerships with HBCUs.
When Bad Research Fuels HBCU Stereotypes
Jarrett Carter Sr. shares thoughts on today’s Forbes Magazine piece on how “diversity is killing HBCUs.”
Wiley President Herman Felton
We discuss Trump’s impact on the HBCU sector and how the sector can stand against outside influences. We also highlight the latest news with the Higher Education Leadership Foundation and […]
Benedict College President Roslyn Clark Artis
An exclusive interview with the Benedict College president to discuss this weekend’s national criminal justice reform convening and an appearance from President Donald Trump.
Digest After Dark – So Y'all Don't Want Trump Coming to an HBCU?
We discuss the passing of Rep. Elijah Cummings, Allen U’s historic gift, the ‘HBCU-ish’ t-shirt controversy, and Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Benedict.
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