Online Articles That May Be of Interest to JBHE Readers

magazineFrom time to time, The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education will provide links to online articles that may be of interest to our readers. The links presented direct the reader to articles from many different points of view that deal with issues of African Americans in higher education. The articles selected do not necessarily reflect the views of the editorial board of JBHE.

We invite subscribers to e-mail us or tweet @jbhedotcom with suggestions of articles for inclusion in this feature.

The Importance of Black Faculty
The Chronicle

Mentors Can Help Minorities Succeed in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Syracuse.com

Hey, HBCU Alums: Pour Some Money Into Your Schools, Not Your Parties
The News & Observer

Reflections From a Black San Diego State University Student
The Daily Aztec

Community Colleges and Empowerment of the African American Community
CrossRoadsNews

At What Price Perfection? Supporting HBCUs, Developing Ourselves as Important as Fighting Bigotry
ESPN.com

A Star’s Downfall at Historically Black Alcorn
San Jose Mercury News

More African Americans Need to Participate in Clinical Trials
The Washington Post

Part 2: The Value of HBCUs
ThyBlackMan.com

Survey Exposes Minority Faculty Dissatisfaction
The Daily Cardinal

Why We’re Not Answering the Call to Save Our HBCUs
District Chronicles

Racist Episodes Continue to Stir Ole Miss Campus
The New York Times

Raising Awareness About Historically Black Colleges and Universities
San Jose Mercury News

Call of Justice Leads Anthropologist Nancy Fairley to Alter Her Retirement Plans
Davidson News

The New Black: Ten Missouri Tigers on What It Means to Be Black in America
Mizzou News

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