The EDU Ledger

08/22/2026

On The Move | Dr. Shelley Barkley has been named the ninth president of Spoon River College

Dr. Shelley Barkley has been named the ninth president of Spoon River College in Canton, Illinois.

08/22/2026

Deadline September 10 | As colleges navigate shifting workforce needs, we'll explore the realities shaping recruitment, retention, and career pathways in our October issue.

We'll also offer insight into hiring trends, talent challenges, and the evolving demands of careers in higher education.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4crlOj4

08/22/2026

Urban community colleges serve a crucial role in providing access to higher education for marginalized and underserved students.

08/21/2026

Apply Today | Assistant Professor or Associate Professor without Tenure at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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08/21/2026

The Department of Education justified the cancellations of grants to Minority Serving Institutions by calling Title III and Title V “racially discriminatory” — a framing that collapses under its own weight, since HSIs are overwhelmingly open-access and don’t select by race.

The cancellation of HSI funding was not just a budget move; it was a broken promise to institutions serving millions of students.

08/21/2026

On The Move | Wendy N. Nembhard, Ph.D., was named dean of the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Wendy N. Nembhard, Ph.D., was named dean of the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

08/21/2026

Views | In a system built to limit Black power, the real question is not what a vote can buy today, but whether it can help build freedom for tomorrow.

08/21/2026

We're enjoying our time at "The HBCU Media Training Symposium" at Virginia State University as our attendees learn more about owning the stories that help elevate faculty, staff, and student achievement!

08/21/2026

As Bishop State Community College approaches its 100th year, President Olivier Charles is pairing personal purpose with workforce innovation to help more students find a path to opportunity.

As Bishop State approaches its 100th year, President Olivier Charles is pairing personal purpose with workforce innovation to help more students find a path to opportunity.

08/21/2026

In May 2026, Bowie State University had its largest graduating class ever, and among them are more students who were supported by increased scholarships, retention initiatives, and emergency aid.

Real dollars were raised that became persistence, completion, and opportunity at a scale previously unimagined.

Raising significant private support from individuals, corporations, and foundations is no longer optional for HBCUs—it is a core measure of institutional strength.