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Howard University Makes History as First HBCU to Achieve Top Research Status

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a groundbreaking achievement that marks a significant milestone for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Howard University has become the first HBCU to receive the prestigious Research One (R1) Carnegie Classification, placing it among the nation's most elite research institutions.

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How one small private school will power 50% of its campus with solar energy

University Business

Grinnell College was fueled by the dreams of its students, faculty and trustees when it signed the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment a decade ago. Photo credit: Grinnell College) Grinnell is no stranger to solar power. “Most of the partners were learning as they go.”

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Hurricane Ian leaves Florida campuses flooded and damaged

Inside Higher Ed

Image: Colleges and universities in southwestern and central Florida are assessing damage and evaluating reopening plans in the wake of Hurricane Ian. To my HBCU family, Widespread power outages, flooding, and historic buildings and facilities were left damaged on BCU’s Campus from Hurricane Ian.

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President moves: 1 momentous resignation, 3 leaders enter 2024 with new prospects

University Business

Air Force colonel, has tendered his resignation as president of Norwich University. While the school’s board of trustees has minced words on exactly why, they revealed it has to do with violating the military college’s policies and “values,” VTDigger reports.

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Presidential worries: What’s keeping these Northeastern presidents up at night?

University Business

Most college or university presidents to have recently taken the helm might have had a grasp of their job expectations before the turn of the decade—or even when the pandemic went into full swing. No cohort of presidents might be more familiar with this than those leading small private colleges or universities in the Northeast.

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Xavier University, Ochsner Health Plan New Medical School

Inside Higher Ed

The new medical school will use facilities and employ personnel from both institutions, according to a joint press release. Ad keywords: diversity Editorial Tags: Historically black colleges Is this diversity newsletter?: Hide by line?: Disable left side advertisement?: Is this Career Advice newsletter?:

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After a ‘no confidence’ vote, JSU sits its seventh president since 2010

University Business

The Senate cited his frequent absences in meetings and disregard for their concerns, such as proper campus maintenance and raising alarms about homeless individuals inhabiting campus facilities, for example. JSU’s previous president resigned following a sting operation in Clinton, Miss.,