The Most-Read Stories of 2016 From the HBCU Digest
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But with 2017 just hours away, it’s time to look back at a extraordinary year for historically black colleges and universities, and to look ahead at some of the trends which may impact these schools in the year to come. Here are the most read stories on the Digest from 2016, and for our members, be on the lookout for the annual DIGEST 50 list, of the 50 most intriguing HBCU moments from the year.
20. Rick Gallot named Grambling State University President.
19. Hiring practices in focus at Grambling State.
18. Why Gwendolyn Boyd had to leave Alabama State University.
17. The end of the Elmira Mangum saga at Florida A&M.
Elmira Mangum Steps Down as FAMU President
Larry Robinson named interim for third time.
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16. NCCU gets #SaundersStrong.
15. Crystal A. deGregory, PhD breaks down the ties between Colin Kaepernick, Beyoncé and HBCUs.
14. Can HBCUs survive the departure of a legendary president?
13. Saying goodbye to Debra Saunders-White.
12. Dr. John M. Lee, Jr offers a solution on how to end HBCU money games.
11. Howard alumna Carla Hall says black cookbooks matter.
10. A new coalition of PWIs seeks to corner the market on low-income, minority students. What are the implications for HBCUs?
9. Crystal A. deGregory, PhD takes on black respectability at HBCUs.
8. Carolyn Meyers resigns as Jackson State University president.
7. Enrollment on the rise at historically black colleges.
6. Talladega to perform in Donald Trump inaugural parade. Let the HBCU shade commence.
5. Bennett College President Rosalind Fuse-Hall resigns.
4. How did all of these Kappas get in here?
3. A treatment of black priorities and the Olympics, from Crystal A. deGregory, PhD
2. John Rudley snaps on Black Twitter, drops revelations on internal politics and the move to close the school.
1. Gwendolyn Boyd suspended by Alabama State University.
