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Howard University Establishes 14th Amendment Center for Law and Democracy

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Wutoh, Howard University provost and chief academic officer. Its enduring legacy, constantly tested and reinterpreted, demands rigorous study in our universities today." It was originally designed to ensure full citizenship for Black Americans and has been central to many civil rights advances throughout American history.

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Field of study not key to new academic program success

Inside Higher Ed

An Inside Higher Ed survey of college and university provosts published earlier this month found about 75 percent agreeing that politicians and the institution’s board members are prioritizing STEM and professional programs over those that support general education. The group met throughout the summer and fall of 2022.

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Harvard President Resigns from Post

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Claudine Gay, who made history when she was named the first Black president of Harvard University six months ago, resigned from the university on Tuesday amid a flurry of allegations involving plagiarism and concerns over her handling of antisemitism on campus. "A In the meantime, the university's provost, Dr. Alan M.