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The Roundup: HBCU Edition
In this month's issue of The Roundup: HBCU Edition, we take a look at the news stories and key moments surrounding Historically Black Colleges and Universities, as well as all of the ways in which HBCUs have helped shape public discourse over the past few weeks.
OTY: Collaboration and Partnerships at HBCUs
EPISODE 5: COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIPS AT HBCUs
The power of networking and developing authentic relationships could be a key to success for HBCU leaders and advocates, according to Rust College President Ivy Taylor. In this episode of On the Yard, we explore the importance of collaboration and relationship building as a method to move HBCUs forward. President Taylor shares how she is leveraging relationships and collaborative partnerships to propel her historic institution.
Weekly Higher Ed Roundup
In this week’s roundup:
Despite record application numbers, enrollment is down 5.9% compared to last year, another unusual commencement season is getting under way and the financial burden felt by colleges and universities could be shifted to faculty members, who may see more faces in their classrooms.
The Lede: Highlights
Mark your calendars. In today’s iteration of The Lede: Highlights we bring you three events that we expect to read about in the news during the month of May.
OTY: Overcoming Frozen Success
EPISODE 4: OVERCOMING FROZEN SUCCESS
What, exactly, IS frozen success?
In this episode, On the Yard explores the phenomenon of 'frozen success' detailing what it is, how it happens and what HBCU institutions can do to overcome it. In a conversation with St. Augustine's University Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Josiah J. Sampson and Stillman College of Business Dean William Isaac McCoy, the pair explain how intentional storytelling and purposeful partnerships are key to bolstering and extending the relevance of these historic campuses.
Weekly Higher Ed Roundup
In this week’s roundup:
President Joe Biden announced his American Families Plan which has several possible implications for higher ed, decisions around in-person commencement are rolling out and AI continues to seep into classrooms and campuses.
OTY: The Role of Community Partnerships in HBCUs
EPISODE 3: THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS IN HBCUs
This episode explores the connection between the larger community and Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Through a conversation with Isaac Y. Addae, assistant professor of business administration at Tennessee State University (TSU), On the Yard showcases the extent to which these historic institutions must be supported by business, government and community leaders.
Weekly Higher Ed Roundup
In this week’s roundup:
News of the Chauvin trial verdict quickly made its way across campuses, with related messages to the community from many leaders; questions about the equity in incentivizing COVID-19 vaccination began to arise and Princeton received a major gift for DEI efforts.
OTY: HBCUs and the Biden-Harris Administration
EPISODE 2: HBCUs AND THE BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION
This episode explores what historically Black and minority-serving institutions can expect from the Biden-Harris presidential administration. Through a conversation with Dr. Terrell Strayhorn, Director of Virginia Union University's Center for the Study of HBCUs, On the Yard highlights the policy agenda established by President Joseph R. Biden.
