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HBCU president inspired by Benjamin Elijah Mays. Disturbed about man, willing to say so.
I agree!
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Aja Johnson & I will be discussing the report tonight on
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New UNCF Report Examines Presidential Tenure at HBCUs | The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
Although the average tenure of all college presidents in the United States is 5.9 years, the tenure of HBCU presidents averages just 4.22 years, with public HBCU presidents serving an average of only ...
https://jbhe.com/2026/01/new-uncf-report-examines-presidential-tenure-at-hbcus/
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UNCF & The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Michelle Harper from UNCF joined us to talk about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and work the UNCF is doing to make college dreams come true for stud
https://katu.com/afternoon-live/lifestyle-health/uncf-the-legacy-of-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-01-18-2026
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AASCU
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On
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we reflect on higher ed's role in cultivating true civic leadership. In 1958, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. visited AASCU member University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff to deliver the commencement address. Learn more:
tinyurl.com/3v4fjaa4
Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas Libraries.
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“Leadership is not about insulating one’s reputation, status, or material security from consequence. It is about placing one’s position, credibility, and power in service of something larger—especially when doing so carries real risk.
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MLK’s Mandate Was Never Comfort. It Was Courage.
On MLK Day, leadership is being tested not by ideology, but by courage. Why Dr. King’s mandate demands disciplined engagement—not comfort or retreat.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonwingard/2026/01/19/mlks-mandate-was-never-comfort-it-was-courage/
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Here is a King story that shows the historical efforts to punish HBCUs through funding by state legislatures. The same is happening today but public chancellors know fighting back may cause harm.
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The king’s speech: The long legacy of MLK’s 1958 visit to UAPB - Arkansas Times
In 1958, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave the commencement speech at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, known then as AM&N. The politics of King’s visit to a Black college in a Southern state i...
https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2025/09/02/the-kings-speech-the-long-legacy-of-mlks-1958-visit-to-uapb
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If Byron was around in the 60s he would have said the same about the kids being water hosed…
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If you don’t read anything else for
#MLKDay2026
, this is a must read, especially for those who lead colleges and universities. In short, don’t celebrate King if you’re scared…
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If you don’t read anything else for
#MLKDay2026
, this is a must read, especially for those who lead colleges and universities. In short, don’t celebrate King if you’re scared…
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Dr. Leonard Bright
3 months ago
New Book Release. Available on 10/17/25. Pre-order available on Amazon . More information available at
www.drleonardbright.com/new-book-rel...
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Ibram X. Kendi
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This is U.S. Senator Mike Lee of Utah, articulating great replacement theory, the most dangerous racist idea.
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“I suffered a severe concussion that changed how my brain works. I deal with chronic pain, light and noise sensitivity, memory issues, anxiety, and PTSD. My academics, my job, my independence, and my sense of security were all taken from me.”
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Letter to the Editor: Here is how Phi Kap's hazing hurt me • The Tulane Hullabaloo
I came to Tulane excited about college. What I experienced instead was abuse, cruelty, and a complete disregard for my health.
https://tulanehullabaloo.com/72577/views/letter-to-the-editor-here-is-how-phi-kaps-hazing-hurt-me/
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The EDU Ledger
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Presidential tenure at HBCUs falls significantly below the national average, raising concerns about institutional stability and long-term strategic planning, according to a new report released by UNCF.
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UNCF Report Reveals HBCU Presidents Serve Nearly Two Years Less Than National Average
The report found that HBCU presidents serve an average of 4.22 years compared to the 5.9-year national average for all college presidents.
https://www.theeduledger.com/institutions/hbcus/article/15814854/uncf-report-reveals-hbcu-presidents-serve-nearly-two-years-less-than-national-average
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“2,200 colleges and universities nationwide now scrambling to comply by March 18 with the new federal reporting requirement, formally known as the Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement” 1/2
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Trump's admissions data collection strains college administrators
Universities must report student demographics, grades and test scores by March 18
https://hechingerreport.org/proof-points-admissions-data-collection-strains-colleges/
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Gilmore earned his Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Dillard University.
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Former WDSU anchor tapped to serve as Mayor Helena Moreno's press secretary
Jonah Gilmore is leaving WDSU and joining Mayor Helena Moreno's team.
https://www.nola.com/news/politics/helena-moreno-new-orleans/article_f1d2683b-222a-4759-9ff8-82c158460af6.html
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ACLU of Arkansas Statement on Unconstitutional Political Interference in University of Arkansas Law Dean Hiring "Let’s be clear: This had nothing to do with competence or fitness to lead. It had everything to do with viewpoint."
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ACLU of Arkansas Statement on Unconstitutional Political Interference in University of Arkansas Law Dean Hiring - ACLU of Arkansas
https://www.acluarkansas.org/press-releases/aclu-of-arkansas-statement-on-unconstitutional-political-interference-in-university-of-arkansas-law-dean-hiring/
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Dr. Brenda Allen, president of Lincoln University of Pennsylvania: “In general, [presidential] tenure has gone from about seven years to five years. And then at HBCUs, that's like four years. And if it's HBCUs and it's Black women, it's like two years.”
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UNCF Report Reveals HBCU Presidents Serve Nearly Two Years Less Than National Average
The report found that HBCU presidents serve an average of 4.22 years compared to the 5.9-year national average for all college presidents.
https://www.theeduledger.com/institutions/hbcus/article/15814854/uncf-report-reveals-hbcu-presidents-serve-nearly-two-years-less-than-national-average
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What would Dr. King say now? | Opinion
Martin Luther King and others sacrificed their blood to make the U.S. a better place. What would he say about its current state?
https://www.newsweek.com/what-would-dr-king-say-now-opinion-11366800
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“If we want HBCUs to not only survive but thrive, we must treat leadership sustainability as a strategic necessity,” said Aja Johnson, senior program manager, executive leadership, ICB, UNCF, and author of the report.
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UNCF Releases Report on Shifting Educational Landscape and HBCU Leadership Stability - UNCF
UNCF’s report highlights HBCU Leadership challenges and strategies for enhancing stability and effectiveness at historically Black colleges and universities.
https://uncf.org/news/uncf-releases-report-on-shifting-educational-landscape-and-hbcu-leadership-stability
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“I think we need to acknowledge we have systemic failures in how we hire, recruit, retain, reward and support presidents.”
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Our new report at UNCF addresses this for HBCUs. 1/2
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2025 Was a Bad Year for College Presidents. Will 2026 Be Better?
In 2025, higher ed leaders struggled to navigate a flurry of federal policy changes and pressures from state lawmakers, which pushed some leaders out. Most stayed silent.
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/governance/executive-leadership/2026/01/16/2025-was-bad-year-college-presidents-will-2026-be
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“In the current political climate of authoritarianism, it is more important than ever for faculty to be brave and speak out against injustice and governmental assaults on academic freedom and freedom of speech.”
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Honoring MLK Means Faculty Must Risk Their Comfort and Not Stay Silent
Dr. King understood that the power of education is the ability to teach a person to think critically.
https://www.theeduledger.com/opinion/article/15814657/honoring-mlk-means-faculty-must-risk-their-comfort-and-not-stay-silent
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"In such a society, faculty members are fired for giving voice to impermissible opinions, Plato is removed from syllabi, and books that include discussions of sexual orientation are banned. Perhaps we should just call such a society “Texas.”"
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Opinion | Where’s the Outrage? Universities Need to Speak Up.
The lack of response to the killing of Renee Nicole Good is shameful.
https://www.chronicle.com/article/wheres-the-outrage-universities-need-to-speak-up
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The Nobel committee should revoke the honor from her, as she used the medal in hopes of gaining support for political power. She has no reverence for what the prize means, and has proven she is unworthy. Remember MLK gave away the MONEY from the prize for the movement…
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All five suspects indicted on hazing charges connected to Caleb Wilson's death plead not guilty
All five suspects indicted on hazing charges connected to Caleb Wilson's death plead not guilty
https://www.wbrz.com/news/all-five-suspects-indicted-on-hazing-charges-connected-to-caleb-wilson-s-death-plead-not-guilty/
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(I didn't know the professor was a Black man!) Texas A&M abruptly cancels ethics course over race, gender policy
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Texas A&M cancels ethics course over race, gender policy
The university said content of the graduate course, which was already underway, was not adequately disclosed, forcing the cancellation. The professor disagrees.
https://www.texastribune.org/2026/01/15/texas-am-course-canceled-race-gender/
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LSU students face mounting AI cheating allegations
LSU students are facing a surge of artificial intelligence cheating allegations that has created a significant backlog at the university’s Student Advocacy and Accountability Board.
https://www.wafb.com/2026/01/14/lsu-students-face-mounting-ai-cheating-allegations-detection-technology-creates-campus-controversy/
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Interesting piece
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Are American College Students Brilliantly Disabled? | National Review
More students are reporting disabilities — and getting A’s.
https://www.nationalreview.com/2026/01/are-american-college-students-brilliantly-disabled/
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"This open letter comes in response: Dear Boards, it’s y’all." Dr. Erin Lynch
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Dear HBCU Boards: The Leadership Crisis Is You
In this era where more national attention is being given to building infrastructure at HBCUs, to celebrating achievements and contributions of HBCU, and to acknowledging their historical and future le...
http://www.theeduledger.com/opinion/article/15814564/dear-hbcu-boards-the-leadership-crisis-is-you
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“Although ContrabandCamp has decided not to disclose the name of the institution, at least three administrators at the university separately confirmed that the event was canceled because of concerns surrounding the Trump administration’s anti-DEI executive order.”
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North Carolina election board rejects early voting site at country’s largest Black university
Read more here.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/north-carolina-election-board-rejects-early-voting-site-at-countrys-largest-black-university/
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Former Dillard University President Dr. Marvalene Hughes Dies
First woman president guided historic New Orleans institution through unprecedented crisis and transformation.
https://www.theeduledger.com/faculty-staff/article/15814389/former-dillard-university-president-dr-marvalene-hughes-dies
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National Action Network, Alpha Phi Alpha Launch HBCU Leadership Initiative
The Ascend HBCU Tour will bring civil rights advocacy directly to historically Black college campuses across the country.
https://www.theeduledger.com/institutions/hbcus/article/15814384/national-action-network-alpha-phi-alpha-launch-hbcu-leadership-initiative
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Marvalene Hughes, Dillard University president who revived the school after Katrina, dies at 88
“I don’t think I can overstate how lucky Dillard was to have her as president at the time,” Walter Kimbrough said.
https://www.nola.com/news/education/marvalene-hughes-dies-dillard-university/article_b03e2ca4-59c7-424e-bc48-d82a45dbb2af.html
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Dillard University Mourns the Passing of Former President, Dr. Marvalene Hughes
Dillard University Mourns the Passing of Former President, Dr. Marvalene Hughes
https://www.dillard.edu/du-news/dillard-mournes-former-president-hughes/
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https://fox59.com/news/iu-indy-black-student-union-upset-over-mlk-dinner-cancellation/
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Pastor Bryant was right that no one talked about the money raised for UNCF last month. Meet one of our key fundraisers! And tell the Bishop in Raleigh to be a sponsor for the upcoming event in the Triangle (since he’s never done anything before…)
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DESTINED TO GIVE BACK – Simply Buckhead
UNCF’s Justine Boyd applies early life lessons to the Mayor’s Masked Ball! For more than 11 years, Justine Boyd has been sending kids off to college. But in most cases, she doesn’t know their names, a...
https://simplybuckhead.com/destined-to-give-back/
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Parents of Caleb Wilson meet with state leaders about hazing prevention
After the hazing death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson, the Louisiana legislature created a hazing task force to make college campuses safer.
https://www.wbrz.com/news/parents-of-caleb-wilson-meet-with-state-leaders-about-hazing-prevention/
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"At the same time that grades have become inflated, another kind of inflation has affected our campuses. I call it the “vice presidentialization” of higher education." This can potentially kill an institution. I saw it first-hand recently...
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How Many Vice Presidents Does Any College Need? (opinion)
Titles matter—and so does title inflation.
https://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/views/2026/01/07/how-many-vice-presidents-does-any-college-need-opinion
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Anti-hazing training recommended for all Louisiana college students • Louisiana Illuminator
A legislative task force on hazing on Louisiana’s college campuses is recommending increased required training for all students — not just those in Greek organizations — and greater penalties for univ...
https://lailluminator.com/2026/01/08/anti-hazing-training-recommended-for-all-louisiana-college-students/
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Survey Reveals Major Gaps in HBCU Exposure Among High School Students
The report offers several recommendations for high schools and districts, including providing more exposure to HBCU scholarships and financial aid opportunities, training teachers to review student da...
https://www.theeduledger.com/institutions/hbcus/article/15775119/survey-reveals-major-gaps-in-hbcu-exposure-among-high-school-students
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SHE Leads initiative supports women HBCU presidents in endowment growth - UNCF
Stay updated on the latest news from UNCF and our extensive initiatives to support our students and HBCUs across the nation.
https://uncf.org/the-latest/she-leads-initiative-supports-women-hbcu-presidents-in-endowment-growth
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UNCF Announces New Study Examining Teacher and School Counselor Strategies for College Readiness and HBCU Exposure for Students - UNCF
Discover UNCF's study on HBCU College Readiness, revealing key strategies for enhancing student exposure and success in higher education.
https://uncf.org/news/uncf-announces-new-study-examining-teacher-and-school-counselor-strategies-for-college-readiness-and-hbcu-exposure-for-students-2
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As Schools Embrace A.I. Tools, Skeptics Raise Concerns
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As Schools Embrace A.I. Tools, Skeptics Raise Concerns
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/technology/school-ai-chatgpt-estonia-iceland.html?unlocked_article_code=1.CFA.0MQT._z2oos4aIq2U&smid=nytcore-ios-share
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Honored to be part of the
@theeduledger.bsky.social
countdown of top stories of 2025. My joining UNCF was 8th and my op-ed about public HBCUs was 6th (and top op ed of the year). Thanks to all the readers!
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“Over the past decade, while the United States ramped up fossil fuel exports, China has focused on dominating renewables. Today, Chinese companies make so many of the world’s solar panels, electric vehicles and batteries…”
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Cheap Solar Is Transforming Lives and Economies Across Africa
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/climate/solar-south-africa-china.html?unlocked_article_code=1.BVA.YdAd.H_07y5qXZ8UC&smid=nytcore-ios-share
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When people question the ability of HBCU graduates, I think about Terrell from Detroit who when to Philander Smith in Little Rock…
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The EDU Ledger
21 days ago
6th Most Popular Story of 2025 | Views: The Not-So-Secret Plot to Destroy HBCUs (by
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The Not-So-Secret Plot to Destroy HBCUs
I want HBCUs to win, especially now when there is an assault on everything (and everyone) Black. But over the past few years I have noticed a pattern that troubles me.
https://www.theeduledger.com/opinion/article/15746028/the-notsosecret-plot-to-destroy-hbcus
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Walter M. Kimbrough
The EDU Ledger
29 days ago
We’re counting down our top 25 articles and top seven podcasts from 2025 as we look ahead to 2026! 🗞️🎧 Follow along using
#EDULedger2025
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How Dr. S. Carver Davenport Shaped Generations Through Dillard University’s Concert Choir | Essence
Dr. S. Carver Davenport celebrates 50 years at Dillard University, becoming the longest-serving choral director in HBCU history.
https://www.essence.com/education/hbcu-dillard-university-choral-director-celebrates-50-years/?fbclid=IwRlRTSAPCXitleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeqUPKYkZyIX8BEWhnjKAhqNj7CXARVwRNDT5YKJ9tMafZ5kxAyLxr1sunddY_aem_zVviMQ4D2k6e7r7e5Fez4w
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