Tag: BGLOs

The Vital Importance of Black Greek Letter Organizations for Young Black Men


For young Black men, becoming part of a Black Greek letter organization is not just a step toward personal success; it is a commitment to community, heritage, and lifelong brotherhood.

The Arduous Quest of African American Women CEOs in the Academy: The GOATS

Dr. Algeania W. Freeman traces the ascendancy of African American women to the highest posts in academia, from early pioneers to the new president of Harvard University.

Howard University Honors Its First Dean of Women

The 2400 block of 4th Street NW in Washington, D.C. has been renamed Lucy Diggs Slowe Way. Slowe was valedictorian of the Howard University Class of 1908 and was the university's first dean of women.

Grambling State University Announces Five New Endowed Funds

The Louisiana Board of Regents recently approved five new endowment funds at historically Black Grambling State University that will benefit both students and faculty.

University of Arkansas Names Residence Halls After Its First African American Faculty Members

Dr. Margaret Clark began her teaching career at the University of Arkansas in 1969 and taught world languages and education. Dr. Gordon Morgan was hired as an assistant professor in the department of sociology in 1969 and eventually worked his way up to the rank of University Professor.

Two African Americans Honored With Prestigious Awards

Professor Linda Florence Callahan of North Carolina A&T State University is being honored by the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication and Alcorn State University President M. Christopher Brown II won an award from the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.

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