Graduate education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) is not just evolving—it is erupting with purpose. From the heart of tradition and the fire of resistance, a new wave of graduate programs in higher education administration is emerging—bold, equity-centered, and unapologetically Black.
Wendell Paris Wendell Paris was just 16 when he was arrested for trespassing—simply for driving through a state park in Alabama. At the time, Black people were not allowed there. He and his lifelong friend Sammy Younge were both taken into custody. Paris grew up in Tuskegee, where he became a leader in [...]
When I was about four or five, I created a “grasshopper hospital,” where I carefully cared for my patients each day. Since then, I’ve always dreamed of becoming a veterinarian. I had a deep interest in animal anatomy, health, and treatment. However, as I got older, particularly in high school, my perspective on veterinary medicine [...]
Despite growing skepticism around the value of higher education and increasing calls for alternatives to a college education, a bachelor’s degree still carries immense weight in the job market.
Historical anniversaries are sometimes very tricky. If it was an event that somehow changed society for the better (i.e., the Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Board), then the celebrations are usually festive and upbeat. On the other hand, if the historical anniversary elicits feelings of sadness and remorse (i.e., the death of Tupac Shakur), [...]
"Miss Prairie View is the most executive club at Prairie View." – Chelsee B.H. Young, Miss Prairie View A&M University 2009 Chelsee H. Young ’10 ‘15 When I reflect on my time as Miss Prairie View A&M University, I’m reminded not just of the honor of wearing the crown but of the deeper [...]
In addition to teaching U.S. history and digital storytelling, I host a podcast called “D.O.P.E. Conversations.” I do it for one very important reason: to invite theorists and researchers to break down their research in a way that grassroots efforts can use. Sometimes scholars lose focus of the idea that our work is not just [...]
LaTonya Holman, MSN, MSHA, RN, CCM I had the incredible opportunity to attend the AACN Student Policy Summit in Washington, D.C., a privilege I enjoyed as a Jonas Scholar. The summit was a transformative experience that combined firsthand advocacy with direct engagement with policymakers. During my time in D.C., I actively advocated for [...]
Kendrick Lamar’s Superbowl LIX performance Not Like Us took me back to an experience I had when I was a doctoral student. “Professor X, I know I have to have a control group before initiating this research investigation, I can’t just study Black males without using white males as my norming population, right?” Professor X stepped back [...]
National Library Week starts April 6, 2025, and this week, we celebrate how libraries help people find and use information and make sure everyone on campus has access to the resources they need. Libraries offer more than just books. They provide safe, judgment-free spaces for learning, access to technology, job search assistance, cultural enrichment programs, [...]
