Episodes
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LISTEN: Digest After Dark - Let's Go On Strike
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
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LISTEN: Century Foundation Fellow Denise Smith Discusses $53 Billion HBCU Endowment Deficit
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 HERE Headlines David Banner is getting tired of HBCU...
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LISTEN: How Alabama A&M Broke Fundraising Records, Into the Beer Business
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…
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LISTEN: How Tougaloo College Navigated a Cyberattack
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
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LISTEN: Edward Waters President A. Zachary Faison is Trying to Get Free
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...
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White House Senior COVID-19 Equity Policy Advisor Cameron Webb
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
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Hampton's Kadidja Dosso Talks Winning $250K from Pharrell
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
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LISTEN: Former Kentucky State President M. Christopher Brown II
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
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LISTEN: Jackson State President Thomas Hudson
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...
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Digest After Dark - The HBCU Florida Man Edition
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
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Howard Professor Ta-Nehisi Coates
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...
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LISTEN: Digest After Dark - If You Didn't Have Vision Before the Pandemic...
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
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LISTEN: George French Discusses Clark-Atlanta's $5 Million Commencement
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...
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LISTEN: Digest After Dark -- The Umar Johnson of HBCUs
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...
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LISTEN: Tennessee State Head Football Coach Eddie George
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
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Digest After Dark - March 29, 2021
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
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Howard Divinity Dean Yolanda Pierce Talks the Future of Black Faith
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...
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Digest on Clubhouse - HBCU Professors Say the Slickest Sh*t
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
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Virginia Union Provost Terrell Strayhorn Discusses Biden-Harris HBCU Policy Analysis
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
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Digest After Dark - The Hard Reset
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
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Digest on Clubhouse - HBCUs: Economic Drivers or Gentrifiers?
We discuss the racial, financial, and political concepts of economic development by HBCUs and the perceptions and realities as viewed by campus community members. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe
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HBCU Voices of STEM Excellence - Understanding Prostate Cancer Treatment Options
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Digest After Dark - Y'all See What Happened at Jackson State?
We discuss the Jackson State presidential arrest controversy, Hampton's pharmacy accreditation issue, and North Carolina A&T's move to the Big South. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe
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North Carolina A&T Alum, Former Pharma Executive Willie Deese
The 1977 North Carolina A&T alumnus and $10 million donor, former Merck executive and former Aggie board chair shares reflections on how A&T shaped his philanthropic mission, and how HBCU advocates must become more active in saving our schools. Get full access to HBCU Digest at...
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Coppin State President Anthony Jenkins
We talk with the new president of Coppin State University about his excitement for the job, his thoughts on the controversy surrounding the school, and how to transition between HBCUs with two distinct missions. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe
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Shaw University President Paulette Dillard
Dr. Dillard shares updates on a recent $1 million gift to the university, a historic land value assessment and addresses concerns about a potential merger with St. Augustine's University. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe
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'Papa John' is Not Welcome in the HBCU Community
Pizza chain founder John Schnatter's support for Donald Trump is a non-negotiable obstacle in Papa John's building partnerships with HBCUs. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe
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When Bad Research Fuels HBCU Stereotypes
Jarrett Carter Sr. shares thoughts on today's Forbes Magazine piece on how "diversity is killing HBCUs." Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe
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Wiley President Herman Felton
We discuss Trump's impact on the HBCU sector and how the sector can stand against outside influences. We also highlight the latest news with the Higher Education Leadership Foundation and Wiley College's historic student support initiative. Get full access to HBCU Digest at...
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Benedict College President Roslyn Clark Artis
An exclusive interview with the Benedict College president to discuss this weekend's national criminal justice reform convening and an appearance from President Donald Trump. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe
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Digest After Dark - So Y'all Don't Want Trump Coming to an HBCU?
We discuss the passing of Rep. Elijah Cummings, Allen U's historic gift, the 'HBCU-ish' t-shirt controversy, and Donald Trump's upcoming visit to Benedict. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe
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Norfolk State President, Board Chair Discuss the First 90 Days of a New Administration
We talk with Norfolk State University President Javaune Adams-Gaston and Rector of the NSU Board of Visitors Joan Wilmer about the first 90 days of the school's new administration and its vision for the future. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe
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Digest After Dark - Y'all Still Listening to David Banner?
We discuss the coaching controversy at Howard, the rise in HBCU philanthropy among celebrities, and David Banner's speech at Talladega. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe
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Digest After Dark - Did Y'all See Omarosa at HBCU Week?
We discuss HBCU Week and President Trump's remarks to the community, Jemele Hill's take on black athletes returning to HBCUs, and how to address public safety concerns at black colleges. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe
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Digest After Dark - Y'all Couldn't Get HBCU Awards Tickets?
We offer thoughts on this year's HBCU Awards ceremony and discuss the future of Cheyney University. We also break down the HBCU alumni echo chamber, and analyze Steph Curry's gift to Howard University. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe
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HBCU Voices of STEM Excellence - Virginia Union's Carleitta Paige-Anderson
We talk with VUU University College Dean Dr. Paige-Anderson about her journey to a career in STEM administration, and how HBCUs create and maintain academic rigor in applied science fields. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe
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Central State President Talks Historic Philanthropy, Research Investments
Central State University President Cynthia Jackson-Hammond shares news about two historic philanthropic gifts to the institution, and a major research investment in the growing hemp industry. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe
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NBA Owner, Lincoln (Mo.) Alumna Valerie Daniels-Carter
We speak with Dr. Daniels-Carter about her experience and love for Lincoln University, her path to becoming an acclaimed entrepreneur, and her outlook on the opportunities and challenges facing HBCUs. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe
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Adriel Hilton Talks the Future of HBCU Culture
Scholar and administrator Adriel Hilton discusses the future of HBCU education through lenses of diversity and capacity building. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe
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From Principal to Rapper: NC Central's Regi Angelou
Regi Angelou talks about her 'More Free' EP and the choice to move from educator and administrator to artist. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe
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Morehouse School of Medicine to Lead National African American Cancer Research Effort
Morehouse School of Medicine Associate Dean James Lillard discusses the MSM's role in a historic genetic sequencing initiative, which will boost the national archive of medical treatment outcomes by thousands of African American cancer survivors and patients. Get full access to HBCU Digest at...
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Lyft's Monica Poindexter Talks HBCU Partnerships
Lyft's Head of Inclusion and Diversity discusses the company's HBCU development and recruitment initiatives, and how black colleges can forge stronger partnerships with Silicon Valley. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe
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Howard Class of 1969 Gives $1 Million to University
We talk with the Class of 1969 Reunion Chair Edith Jones and Howard Director of Alumni Relations Sharon Strange-Lewis about the historic alumni gift. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe
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Bennett, North Carolina A&T's Aariella Houston
A dual enrollee at Bennett College and North Carolina A&T State University, Aariella Houston shares how she won a national entrepreneurship contest with Victoria Secret, and details life as a student business owner on the Bennett campus today. Get full access to HBCU Digest at...
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HBCU Presidential Series - Lincoln U. (Mo.) President Jerald Jones Woolfolk
We talk with Lincoln University of Missouri President Jerald Jones Woolfolk about her recent contract extension, Lincoln's growing presence in state legislative funding discussions, and the growing need for HBCU communities to reassess diversity. Get full access to HBCU Digest at...
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National Science Foundation HBCU-UP Director Claudia Rankins
National Science Foundation Program Director and former Hampton School of Science Dean Dr. Rankins shares the latest updates on federal HBCU research grants and the challenges HBCUs face in earning equitable review and support from federal resources. Get full access to HBCU Digest at...
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HBCU Voice of STEM Excellence - Jackson State Alumna, Lockheed Martin Vice President Karmyn Norwood
We talk with Norwood about her path to JSU from a childhood of growing up on the Capital City campus, and her journey to becoming a vice president at Lockheed Martin. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe
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Alabama State U Dean Tommie "Tonea" Stewart
We talk with the iconic actress and retiring academician about building Alabama State's theater arts program to national acclaim, and her reflections on her time in the HBCU community. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe
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Digest After Dark - We Had a Really Good Year, Y'all
We recap the highlights and lowlights of the 2018-19 HBCU academic year. Get full access to HBCU Digest at educationnewsflash.substack.com/subscribe
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HBCU Voices of STEM Excellence - Jackson State's Courtney Pitts
We talk with Dr. Pitts, Director of Vanderbilt University's Family Nurse Practitioner Program and Co-Director, Nurse Midwifery and Family Nurse Practitioner Dual Program, about her path to Jackson State and advice for aspiring nurses. Get full access to HBCU Digest at...