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Counteracting and Counterbalancing
The NAACP and other civil rights groups have joined forces to target Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin’s ban on teaching inclusive history.
Howard’s $785M Investment Far Surpasses Other HBCUs
Most historically Black colleges and universities can’t fix existing facilities, let alone build new ones. In a perennially underfunded sector, Howard University’s $785 million for construction stands out.
War in Ukraine Disrupts Medical Education in India
India lacks enough spaces in medical schools, so for years the country has relied on Ukraine to fill the gap for low-income students.
Among Students, Lawyers Get a Good Rap
Students are applying to law school in droves, spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, the quest for racial justice and a hot job market. One Florida university is even opening a new law school.
Opinion
Georgetown Law, Truth and Orthodoxy
Georgetown Law’s response to multiple racially charged incidents has been alarming, Andrew Koppelman argues.
Losing Money on Graduate Degrees
A new report finds that STEM programs and professional degrees often pay off, while those in arts and humanities frequently do not. Many M.B.A. programs also offer a negative return on investment.
A Pathway Out of Intergenerational Poverty
Paul Quinn College surprised more than 400 high school seniors who were visiting the campus with offers of admission for them and their family members.
Opinion
HBCU Bomb Threats as White Supremacist Violence
The bomb threats against historically Black colleges and universities last week are yet another instance of white supremacy and terrorism, David G. Embrick and Johnny E. Williams write.