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Farm Bill Proposals Boost Research Facilities and HBCUs
But a political impasse over SNAP benefits could make the bill impossible to pass, at least in 2024.
Howard Board Revokes Sean (Diddy) Combs’s Honorary Degree, Returns Donation
California Bill Would Create ‘Black-Serving Institution’ Designation
Some lawmakers and higher ed leaders in California want a state-level designation highlighting colleges and universities serving Black students well.
Lawmakers Sought to Mandate Class on Founding Documents. What Were Professors to Do?
Conservative groups are pushing civics requirements in higher education, not just K-12. In North Carolina, undergraduates now must study the founding documents. Will other states follow?
New Report: Hispanic Serving Institutions ‘Do More With Less’
A Growing Number of Community Colleges Are Building HBCU Pipelines
Washtenaw Community College and other institutions are working with historically Black colleges and universities to help their students transfer, particularly in states without HBCUs.
From Jubilation to Crisis: Pausing a $237 Million Gift
Florida A&M admits it doesn't know the value of 14 million shares of stock from a little-known entrepreneur. One expert puts the likelihood the donation is worth $237 million at "about zero."
A $237M Donation Draws Skepticism
Florida A&M celebrated a massive gift from a little-known donor announced at its commencement. But the lack of information about Gregory Gerami and his company has seeded doubts.