WATCH: NC Central Provost Felecia Nave Named Alcorn State Presidential Finalist

The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning today announced North Carolina Central University Provost Felecia Nave as the preferred candidate for the Alcorn State University presidential vacancy. 

Hank Bounds Mississippi Legacy Should Not Play Out at Other HBCUs

If his name happens to surface for work with or within any system which includes public historically black colleges, students, faculty and alumni should protest the idea; loudly and immediately. 

HBCU Presidential Hirings and Firings – a 2018-19 Mid-Term Report

A new trend of executive stability appears to be emerging for the new year.

Brother to Brother: Will, Sports are the Front Porch to the HBCU for a Reason

My Dear Brother Will: I am in receipt of your letter on the precarious nature of athletics at HBCUs published today, which challenges my position on the necessity of sports […]

Will Alcorn State – North Carolina A&T Revive Interest in the Celebration Bowl?

Alcorn State University and North Carolina A&T State University will play in the fourth edition of the unofficial HBCU college football national championship next Saturday. But will the second showdown […]

Did Alfred Rankins Just Criticize His Own Tenure as Alcorn President?

Mississippi IHL Commissioner and former Alcorn State University President Alfred Rankins had an interesting message for attendees at a recent listening session on campus between system leadership and Alcorn stakeholders.

HBCU Leadership Hirings, Firings & Resignations: The 2017-18 Final Report

When executive leadership turns over at an institution of higher education, context matters. In some instances, executives who’ve served long tenures retire with preparations made and accreditation, financial solvency, and […]