Diversity

Since the last recession, the U.S. has made little progress on the funding gap for colleges that serve disproportionate shares of students of color. That gap may widen as the country heads into another recession.

Black campus leaders say their careers can be deeply rewarding, even as they are taxing. So why are Black employees so sharply underrepresented at the top ranks of the higher education ecosystem?

Black workers at universities are among the most vulnerable people on campuses. But they often are left out of conversations about racial justice.

Is now the moment when college admission professionals will start breaking down known barriers to admission for Black students?

Black students continuously experience, fight against and bear emotional scars from racism, which can lead to increased anxiety and poor mental health outcomes. Some colleges are just starting to address these issues.

Northwestern University students are in conflict with the administration over policing on campus. After protesters held an event at his house, the university president has said he is "disgusted" by them. Many are angered by his response.

As ethnic studies requirements are put in place in California, capping years of struggle, educators discuss why it's important to talk about race in the classroom.

It’s time for them to weigh in, but they don’t know how, contends Raquel M. Rall.