Levon T. EstersLevon T. EstersOpinionHBCUs: Catalysts for Economic Empowerment and Community GrowthFor over 150 years, Historically Black Colleges and Universities have not only been sites of academic excellence but also powerful economic engines in their local and regional communities, leaving a lasting mark on the nation's landscape.January 24, 2024StudentsChanging the Culture: University, Faculty and Graduate Student Responsibility to Prioritize Student Mental HealthMental health is important for success in higher education, yet many graduate students struggle with the maintenance of their well-being. An eye-opening 2018 study shows that graduate students are six times more likely to experience anxiety and depression than the general population.November 5, 2018StudentsFederally Funded Programs Are Not Enough to Diversify the STEM WorkforceDespite billions of dollars being invested on hundreds of programs that are created to increase the number of minorities who enter STEM fields, data from Change the Equation, indicates that today’s STEM workforce is no more diverse than it was 15 years ago.July 24, 2018StudentsSisters, Other-Mothers and Aunties: The Importance of Informal Mentors for Black Women Graduate Students at Predominantly White InstitutionsMentoring is paramount to the success of Black women pursuing graduate degrees. Unfortunately, mentors at predominantly White institutions who provide formal mentoring for Black women graduate students are few and far between.July 10, 2018HBCUsPWIs and HBCUs Need to Create Partnerships, Not CompetitionCollaborative efforts between predominantly White institutions and historically Black colleges and universities that utilize the strengths of both institutions can provide quality educational experiences and support for Black students.June 15, 2018OpinionOnline Social Media Identity ManagementEmployers are increasingly using online social media sites (SMS) such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to screen job candidates. The fact of the matter is that your social media profile is a direct reflection of your personal and professional identity and may hold the key to you landing that perfect job or not landing a job at all.May 22, 2018OpinionSupporting the Entry of Older Adult Students into College ClassroomsIn 2015, at the age of 99, Doretha Daniels earned her college degree. She is the oldest of a new minority of students who are earning their college degrees much later in life.April 17, 2018HBCUsUplifting HBCUs As Models of Student SuccessTo help counter the false narrative that often is bestowed upon historically Black colleges and universities, these institutions should make it a priority to highlight their unique strengths and accomplishments as often as possible.March 26, 2018STEMA Call for Cultural Congruity on PWI CampusesThe number and severity of racial incidents occurring on PWI campuses continue to rise to the point of a critical call for administrators at PWIs to address and initiate solutions that will promote cultural congruent campuses.April 12, 2016StudentsChanging the Political Rhetoric Surrounding HBCUsPolitics are an important cornerstone of American culture.February 22, 2016Page 1 of 1
