HBCU Digest Radio

We discuss the new Executive Director of the White House HBCU Initiative, threats of faculty strikes at Howard University, and leadership chaos at Kentucky State University. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe

The South Carolina State University alumna and current Howard University Ph.D. candidate discusses the historic and current-day implications of disparities between endowments at HBCUs and predominantly white institutions. READ THE FULL REPORT HEREHeadlinesDavid Banner is getting tired of HBCU advocacy [Yahoo! Life]The institutions that shaped Black researchers’ careers [Nature]Adobe announces $1 million gift to HBCU, Hispanic institutions [Fortune]Agriculture committee advances $190 million in scholarship funding for HBCU Land Grant institutions [Georgia Recorder]Read & React“The fact that U.S. News, a private commercial entity, has that much influence is incredibly disturbing.”—New America Editor Stephen Burd on the negative impact of the U.S. News & World Report annual college rankings. React - Disturbing is that colleges and universities, particularly HBCUs, continuing to be co-conspirators in their own disenfranchisement as created by these rankings. While several presidents, including Howard University President Wayne A.I. Frederick and Winston-Salem State University Chancellor Elwood Robinson have spoken out against the rankings, far too many institutions use them in their marketing and engagement campaigns. And then we wonder why “higher ranked” predominantly white institutions have better chances at recruiting Black students away from HBCUs. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe

Mississippi Valley State University alumnus and Alabama A&M University Vice President for Marketing, Communications and Advancement Archie Tucker discusses the university’s recent record-breaking anonymous gift. He also shares behind-the-scenes details on how the institution bolstered its revenues with a beer manufacturing deal. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe

Tougaloo College President Carmen J. Walters discusses her participation at a White House meeting on cybersecurity in higher education, and walks through how the college prepared for and survived a campus malware attack. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Faison shares the secret to the university's unprecedented gains in status and branding, the problem with HBCUs and the search for proximity to white wealth, and how Black people must be catalysts for institutional and leadership autonomy. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Webb discusses the value of HBCUs in promoting virus and vaccine awareness, and how institutions can inspire individuals to make good choices about covid-19 prevention. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe

The CEO of Dosso Beauty describes the entrepreneurial life, how Hampton enhanced her skill as a business owner, and lessons learned in bootstrapping an international company. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Brown talks about his departure from Kentucky's flagship HBCU, the culture of HBCU leadership and scrutiny, and the future of Black colleges into the second year of covid-19 pandemic response. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe

Hudson shares thoughts on the difference between interim and permanent presidential leadership, the accomplishments of JSU alumni, the campus' preparedness for fall reopening, and the success of head football coach Deion Sanders. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe

Nikole Hannah Jones, Ta-Nehisi Coates sign with Howard. What’s the sector-wide impact? We also talk about Bethune-Cookman settling its dorm deal debt, issues at Florida Memorial, and remembering Frederick Humphries. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe

Coates shares his reflections on returning to his alma mater as a professor in the HU College of Fine Arts, the idea of Black luminaries seeking opportunities to align with HBCUs, and the weight of serving as an example of excellence for Black America. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe

Conversations on Lesia Crumpton-Young being named as the sole finalist for the Texas Southern University presidency, debt forgiveness at HBCUs, and the growing threat against critical race theory study and academic freedom. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe

Clark-Atlanta University President George French talks about the $5 million in private gifts presented at last weekend’s commencement exercises, the dexterity of CAU academic programs, the threat of predominantly white institutions recruiting more Black students, and an outlook on students returning to campus this fall. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe

We discuss the accreditation candidacy of Morris Brown College, warning signs of increasing HBCU board interference, and if Howard University’s historic surge in applications is a sign of positive things to come in the sector. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe

Coach George joins TSU President Glenda B. Glover and Athletic Director Mikki Allen to discuss the new job and the future of Tiger football. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe

We discuss the Bethune-Cookman presidential transition, the historic settlement of the Maryland HBCU federal lawsuit, and Bennett College’s new strategic framework. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe

Rev. Dr. Pierce shares thoughts on the recent PBS documentary ‘The Black Church,’ the impact of COVID-19 on faith and worship, the changing shared identity of the Black church and HBCUs, and the future of faith. Her latest book, In My Grandmother’s House: Black Women, Faith, and the Stories We Inherit, is available now. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe

A Fort Valley State professor is accused of trivializing Trayvon Martin’s death during class. Is this the end of reckless talk from HBCU faculty members? Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Strayhorn shares details and perspectives from the recently released "A Pledge of Allegiance to America's HBCUs: Key Priorities of the Biden-Harris Education Agenda." Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe

We discuss North Carolina A&T as the nation’s top HBCU, the future of Black college student protests, watch parties for Sen. Kamala Harris, and the curious case of Morris Brown College. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe