Marybeth GasmanUniversity of Pennsylvania professor Marybeth Gasman explores issues of access and retention for students and faculty of color and Historically Black Colleges and Universities, among other things.OpinionHBCUs: 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, 2024OpinionMiami Dade College: A Hispanic Serving Institution Documenting “Servingness” through Community EngagementFor any college or university serious about deliberate, purposeful community engagement, applying for the Carnegie Classification becomes a crucial step.November 30, 2023Leadership & PolicyA Great Choice for University President, Until She Doesn’t Want to Be BossedJust as we saw immense sexism, including internalized sexism among White women, we are seeing sexism at HBCUs.November 17, 2016Faculty & StaffCelebrating Civil Rights, Civil Liberties and Greatness at Fisk UniversityMy journey began in 2006 researching Charles Spurgeon Johnson, one of the first African-American presidents of an HBCU.March 5, 2014StudentsTime for Minority-Serving Institutions to Think GloballyA commitment to improving the future of marginalized racial, ethnic, and religious groups need not be restricted to a dialogue taking place within the U.S. borders.March 3, 2013Faculty & StaffHBCU Presidents Stood Up for Civil RightsThis past December, the Southern Education Foundation (SEF) released two new videos in their series of oral history videos that link seasoned activists with emergent leaders.January 13, 2013StudentsMorgan State Promotes Financial LiteracyAll too often, students rack up a great amount of debt while in college and this practice sets them up for failure once they earn their degree.January 2, 2013StudentsWilberforce Needs to Consider Student VoicesWilberforce University is an American treasure. Founded in 1856, when African-Americans virtually had no access to education due to the horrors of slavery, Wilberforce offered a salvation to Blacks in the North.November 19, 2012Community CollegesKorean Educational Achievement Comes With BaggageThe Koreans’ strides in academic achievement are enviable, but the world’s highest suicide rate should be more of a concern.November 6, 2012African-AmericanWe Could Learn From South Africa’s Success ModelThere are 50 million people in the country of South Africa. Of these 50 million, 79% are Black Africans, 9% are White, 9% are Coloured, and 2.5% are Indian. One million of these individuals are in the South African school system, but only 100,000 (10%) qualify for admission to college. Of this number, less than half graduate from college after five years. This statistic contributes to a significant problem in the country—a 25% unemployment rate.October 25, 2012Page 1 of 11Next Page
