Online Articles That May Be of Interest to JBHE Readers

Each week, 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.

Eliminating Bias From Medical School Admissions
AAMC

At UMass Boston, Racial Tensions Rise During Search for New Dean
WGBH

Colleges Must Continue Affirmative Action Admissions
The Press of Atlantic City

A Better Way to Promote Equality of Opportunity Through Education
Merion West

How HBCUs Inspire Black Scholars
Forbes

It’s Time to Stop Racial Discrimination in College Admissions
The Frederick-News Post

How Morehouse College Is Redefining Professionalism
Business Insider

Impacts of Gender and Racial Microaggressions in Engineering
Iowa State Daily

The Past, Present and Future of Teaching Black Literature at Lafayette
The Lafayette

Anti-Racism on Campus: Lessons From a More Optimistic Past
University World News

This Year’s College Admissions Horror Show
Town & Country

Black People’s Long and Continuing Struggle in Kentucky Higher Education
The Courier-Journal

How the Dayton Region Can Fortify its Two HBCUs
Dayton Business Journal

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