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The Center for HBCU Research, Leadership, and Policy @thehbcucenter.bsky.social · 2d

10/21 is Lucy Diggs Slowe Day. 🎉
As the first Dean of Women, Lucy Diggs Slowe paved the way for many African American women and women in general. Today we celebrate her life and legacy.

#lucydiggslowe #hu #hbcuresearchmatters #hbcuresearchersmatter #thehbcucenter #howarduniversity #hbcus

The Center for HBCU Research, Leadership, and Policy @thehbcucenter.bsky.social · 2d

HBCUs have rich traditions that include annual homecomings on the yard. Continue to celebrate our HBCUs. Happy homecoming. 💫

#hbcuresearchmatters #thehbcucenter. #howardu #hbcuresearchersmatter #thehbcucenter

The Center for HBCU Research, Leadership, and Policy @thehbcucenter.bsky.social · 9d

Experience this Turning Pages episode, which features a conversation with Dr. Robert T. Palmer and Dr. Sosanya Jones.

This highly engaging conversation uncovers unique challenges and calls for support and solutions. Don’t miss this thought-provoking discussion.

youtu.be/Xf2FmgjHYfY

#HBCUs #HU

The Center for HBCU Research, Leadership, and Policy @thehbcucenter.bsky.social · Sep 18

We are pleased to announce the new cohort of HBCU Center fellows! The eleven fellows come to the program from diverse fields! #HBCUs

Nathan Alexander
Deborah Bailey
Erinn Carter
Shantesica Gilliam
Robert Hassell
Brandy Jackson
Yang Liu
Dawn Matthews
Kari Miller
Bobwealth Omontese
Ke’Anna Skipwith

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The Center for HBCU Research, Leadership, and Policy @thehbcucenter.bsky.social · Sep 16

We kicked off a very successful launch of the HBCU Center Research Network Sister Scholar Circle. Thank you to those who were in attendance. Our next virtual meeting will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of next month. Save the date for October 8th! More details to come.
#HBCUResearchmatters #HBCUs

The Center for HBCU Research, Leadership, and Policy @thehbcucenter.bsky.social · Sep 2

The HBCU Center Research Network presents:
The Sister Scholar Circle!

The purpose of the Sister Scholar Circle is to intensify community bonds among and with HBCU women scholars. Join us for the launch on Thursday, Sept. 11th at 5pm at Howard U!

#HBCUsmatter #HBCUs #TheHBCUCenter @howard.edu

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The Center for HBCU Research, Leadership, and Policy @thehbcucenter.bsky.social · Aug 30

We want to take this moment to celebrate the accomplishments of our 2024-2025 HBCU Center Fellows and send them off with a moment of shared appreciation for their efforts. We celebrate their research and dedication. We look forward to seeing their contributions in the future! #HBCUsmatter #HowardU

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Greg Carr @africanacarr.bsky.social · Aug 13

If you have a student attending Howard: My new course, "The Black University" [AFRO 121-02] was finally listed as open for enrollment. I have seats available for a few students who want to join this class. This one, part of the larger work to #JailbreakTheBlackUniversity , going to hit different.

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The Center for HBCU Research, Leadership, and Policy @thehbcucenter.bsky.social · Aug 2

The HBCU Center celebrates our Director, Dr. Melanie Carter, who inspires the next generation of leaders through her scholarship on the History of Higher Education and Black Women in Higher Education.

#hbcus #thehbcucenter #hbcuresearchmatters #hbcusmatter#hbcuresearchersmatter #howardu #hbcu

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The Center for HBCU Research, Leadership, and Policy @thehbcucenter.bsky.social · Jul 18

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." ~Nelson Mandela
We honor Nelson Mandela and his monumental achievements.

#TheHBCUCenter #mandeladay #madiba #HBCUResearchmatters #blackhighered #hbcusmatter
#Blackhighereducation #hbcus #howardu #hbcu

The Center for HBCU Research, Leadership, and Policy @thehbcucenter.bsky.social · Jul 17

The HBCU Center’s Research Network Conference recordings are available! Be sure to watch this dynamic session on HBCUs and Social Justice Research & Policy!
This panel of esteemed researchers explores the role of HBCUs in advancing social justice.

youtu.be/qeqy3_wtYS8

#hbcus #HBCUResearchmatters

The Center for HBCU Research, Leadership, and Policy @thehbcucenter.bsky.social · Jun 30

🚨Last Call! 🚨
Applications for the HBCU Center Research Network (HCRN) Fellows Program close June 30th! Apply today! All materials for consideration for the Fall 2025 Fellowship Cycle must be submitted by Monday, June 30, 2025.

Learn more:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#HBCUs #HBCUsmatter #HU

The Center for HBCU Research, Leadership, and Policy @thehbcucenter.bsky.social · Jun 27

The HBCU Center Research Network Fellows Program is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year! Applications are due Monday, June 30, 2025!

Apply today!

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#hbcus #hbcuresearchmatters #hbcureseachersmatter #hbcusmatter #hbcu #howardu

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The Center for HBCU Research, Leadership, and Policy @thehbcucenter.bsky.social · Jun 19

On Juneteenth, we honor the legacy of freedom and the ongoing pursuit of justice through education and research. We celebrate the powerful impact of HBCUs and thank the researchers and educators driving equity and opportunity.

📸:Our inaugural cohort of HBCU Center Fellows!

#HBCU #HowardU #HBCUs

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The Center for HBCU Research, Leadership, and Policy @thehbcucenter.bsky.social · Jun 17

The HBCU Center Research Network Fellows Program is accepting applications! All materials for consideration for the Fall 2025 Fellowship Cycle must be submitted by Monday, June 30, 2025. If you have additional questions or need more information, please contact [email protected].

#HBCUs #HBCU

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The Center for HBCU Research, Leadership, and Policy @thehbcucenter.bsky.social · Jun 16

📌Register today for this summer empowerment series hosted by the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Assessment at Howard University.
howard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

#HBCUsmatter #HBCUs #HowardU #HBCUresearchmatters #HBCUResearchersmatter

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The Center for HBCU Research, Leadership, and Policy @thehbcucenter.bsky.social · Jun 12

This is hosted by the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Assessment. This session is especially timely in light of Howard University’s recent achievement of the R1 research classification—an acknowledgment of the University’s high research activity.
Scan the QR code to register!

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The Center for HBCU Research, Leadership, and Policy @thehbcucenter.bsky.social · Jun 12

This is hosted by the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Assessment. This session is especially timely in light of Howard University’s recent achievement of the R1 research classification—an acknowledgment of the University’s high research activity.
Scan the QR code to register!

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The Center for HBCU Research, Leadership, and Policy @thehbcucenter.bsky.social · Jun 9

Our Fellows Program is accepting applications! All materials for consideration for the Fall 2025 Fellowship Cycle must be submitted by Monday, June 30, 2025. If you have additional questions or need more information, please contact [email protected].

Learn more:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

The Center for HBCU Research, Leadership, and Policy @thehbcucenter.bsky.social · Jun 7

On Higher Education Day, we thank all of our leaders for their commitment. Dr. Ivory Toldson, has made a lasting impact through his research. Dr. Toldson was ranked among the top 200 most influential scholars in the U.S. in shaping educational policy! 🏆

#hbcuresearchmatters #highereducationday #hu

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The Center for HBCU Research, Leadership, and Policy @thehbcucenter.bsky.social · May 29

Listen to the SOUL of the Yard Podcast on Spotify!
In this episode, we delve into the topic of Envisioning the 22nd Century HBCU. Hear insights from Dr. Joseph Jones, Executive Director of the W.E.B. Dubois Southern Center for Studies in Public Policy.
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...

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The Center for HBCU Research, Leadership, and Policy @thehbcucenter.bsky.social · May 23

We are proud to celebrate Dr. Paul Zeleza, honored this week at the Zeleza Conference for his impactful scholarship. His Author Talk featured at our HBCU Center Research Network Conference, continues to inspire. Watch this powerful conversation:

youtu.be/vcnzM8y7eXs

#HBCUResearchmatters #HBCUs

The Center for HBCU Research, Leadership, and Policy @thehbcucenter.bsky.social · May 16

The HBCU Center Research Network [HCRN] virtual conference recordings are now available! Whether you attended live or are planning to rewatch, we’d greatly value your feedback. Your insights help us improve our events. Watch the replay and complete the survey.

www.youtube.com/@THEHBCUCenter

#hbcu

The Center for HBCU Research, Leadership, and Policy @thehbcucenter.bsky.social · Apr 22

“HBCUs share a unique heritage and a unique legacy born out of a history of struggle against oppression and the brutality of enslavement, peonage, Jim Crow, and institutional racism, and discrimination,” says Dr. Bruce Jones, Senior Vice President of Research.

magazine.howard.edu/stories/howa...

Howard’s Office of Research Provides Muscle to Actualize Howard’s Research Potential | Howard Magazine

Howard’s research prowess has been leading edge for decades. However, the university realized it could better marshal resources and maximize impact by having an Office of Research as a coordinating en...

magazine.howard.edu

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The Center for HBCU Research, Leadership, and Policy @thehbcucenter.bsky.social · Apr 18

Black male enrollment at HBCUs has been declining since the 1970s. Dr. Calvin Hadley, Asst. Provost for Student Engagement shares: “Young Black men need to understand they are wanted and needed. This institution needs them here. This community needs them here.”

www.youtube.com/watch?v=hufE...

Howard encouraging more Black men to enroll | NBC4 Washington

YouTube video by NBC4 Washington

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