Minority-Serving Institutions

In 2021 there were 64 threats aimed at colleges and universities. Last year there were 353.

Why the controversy over Atlanta’s “Cop City” development should concern academics.

A policy loophole has allowed states to deprive 19 Black institutions of hundreds of millions of dollars.

How the vision of a gathering of Black college administrators created a movement that is now under attack.

The rise correlates with a rapidly growing number of Hispanic-serving institutions, which has tripled since the 1990s.

If it becomes illegal for colleges to promote diversity and inclusion, students wonder, what does that mean for Black institutions?

They say the new equity, inclusion, and diversity office isn’t the champion they’d hoped for.

Researchers propose a new classification system to clear up confusion and improve equity.

Advocates say the Black Lives Matter movement, proud and famous alumni, and a sustained public-relations campaign have resulted in an uptick in positive headlines, donations, and enrollment. But they wonder if it’s enough, and how long it will last.

The suit, which is seeking class-action status, says Florida shortchanged the historically Black college by $1.3 billion over 33 years.