The Freeman Hrabowski Scholars Program will invest in early-career academic scientists in honor of University of Maryland Baltimore County’s outgoing president, who helped transform UMBC into the nation’s top producer of Black scientists and engineers.
Topics: Black students
Bomb threats unsettle dozens of HBCU campuses
Recent bomb threats at dozens of the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities have put campuses on edge and sparked concerns about the toll on students.
Report: How could college admissions better promote racial equity?
A new publication considers higher education’s admissions and financial-aid systems through the lens of racial equity and urges stakeholders to rethink key barriers for students of color.
Colleges create new roles to support Black male students’ academic success
Colleges are adding staff dedicated to the success of Black men in hopes of increasing enrollment and completion. Some campus leaders say it’s long overdue.
‘Come from all kinds of backgrounds and become the best’: Hrabowski’s legacy at UMBC
After three decades as one of higher education’s most influential leaders, University of Maryland Baltimore County President Freeman A. Hrabowski III is preparing to retire, having transformed UMBC into a model for educating diverse students.
Why is diversity lagging at top public schools? Temple U. could offer clues.
Many selective public institutions are struggling to increase access for Black students, and Temple University is no exception. The Philadelphia Inquirer took a closer look.
Mentoring students of color at a predominantly white institution
This college leader says an institution-wide commitment is critical—and shares three ways her primarily white college is supporting students of color.
Institutions invest in programs to increase enrollment, retention of Black men
The enrollment of Black men at U.S. colleges and universities has declined noticeably during the pandemic, and some institutions are taking action.
Student debt: Officials extend loan repayment pause, analysis shows growing racial wealth gaps
Federal officials announced a final extension of the temporary pause on student loan repayments, sparking renewed calls for debt cancellation to address racial wealth disparities.
‘Was that all I had to offer?’: The double-edged sword when students highlight their hardships
In an opinion piece, one high school senior describes the tension experienced by students of color when they feel obligated to “sell [their] pain” during the college admissions process.
Flagship universities’ racial demographics out of sync with the states they serve
The share of Black students in the freshman class at 15 state flagships in fall 2019 was at least 10 percentage points lower than Black students’ representation among the state’s high school graduates, according to a new analysis.
How can STEM programs attract, graduate more Black students?
Black students have long been underrepresented among science, technology, engineering, and math graduates, and experts say the disparity could soon worsen.