Funding
Paul Quinn part of Dallas’ growing tech sector - Dallas Weekly
Leadership
Kentucky State staff regent fired after criticizing board - State Journal
Beacon project connects FBI, HBCUs - Homeland Security Today
Policy
House Democrat threatens to vote against party’s bill without HBCU funding - The Hill
Sports
Virginia State extends head basketball coach Lonnie Blow - HBCU Gameday
Seattle Seahawks to donate to HBCU in Tarvaris Jackson’s memory - HBCU Gameday
On-Campus
The top student retention programs at HBCUs - University Business
Claflin offers vaccine incentives - News19
Film competition launched by DC native offers HBCU students scholarships - WTOP
Discovering allyship on an HBCU campus - Nature
HBCU DIGEST: September 17, 2021
The KSU issues are getting interesting as an employee was fired for alleged misconduct when she was questioning the finances. KSU should tread carefully as she could be considered a whistleblower and claim retaliation. Also, KSU is going to get itself on the radar of the Feds with the growing questions.
It is great to see Paul Quinn growing in influence in the Dallas area. Too often, black organizations miss opportunities to be a part of growth and wait to be invited to the table.
And finally, what is with major organizations (e.g., Seattle Seahawks) donating chump change to HBCUs. I know it is the organization’s prerogative, but $20k when your organization makes hundreds of millions and a former employee/player worked for you. Come on man.