Walter M. Kimbrough
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HBCU president inspired by Benjamin Elijah Mays. Disturbed about man, willing to say so.
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I was proud to join Dillard University for the ribbon cutting of their new off-campus residence hall. This beautiful new facility will house more than 200 students and represents another step in Gentilly’s continued renewal since Hurricane Katrina.
November 14, 2025 at 7:33 PM
I was proud to join Dillard University for the ribbon cutting of their new off-campus residence hall. This beautiful new facility will house more than 200 students and represents another step in Gentilly’s continued renewal since Hurricane Katrina.
I participated in the investiture of the 9th President of Dillard University, Dr. Monique Guillory, on October 31st.
November 14, 2025 at 3:12 PM
I participated in the investiture of the 9th President of Dillard University, Dr. Monique Guillory, on October 31st.
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“When issues arise at other state schools, they are met with resources and support. When it’s TSU, the response is an investigation led by the Texas Rangers,” Reynolds said. “That double standard is clear, and it will not go unchecked.”
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Political attack or mismanagement? TSU faces investigation amid growing scrutiny
Texas Southern University faces state scrutiny as Gov. Abbott and Lt. Gov. Patrick investigate financial and operational weaknesses.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:55 AM
“When issues arise at other state schools, they are met with resources and support. When it’s TSU, the response is an investigation led by the Texas Rangers,” Reynolds said. “That double standard is clear, and it will not go unchecked.”
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If you have tenure at Texas A&M and aren't maliciously emailing the president a dozen times every day to ask if you can say this or you can say that, then what's the point in having tenure?
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M adopts policy requiring professors to get OK from school president to discuss certain race and gender issues.
November 13, 2025 at 11:18 PM
If you have tenure at Texas A&M and aren't maliciously emailing the president a dozen times every day to ask if you can say this or you can say that, then what's the point in having tenure?
“Scott’s gifts tend to be unrestricted, meaning the organization to which she donates can use the money as they choose. This has been especially transformational for HBCUs…”
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MacKenzie Scott makes more 'life-changing,' record-breaking gifts to historically Black colleges and universities—totaling more than $400 million | Fortune
These donations come on the heels of other major donations from Scott to HBCUs this fall.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:19 PM
“Scott’s gifts tend to be unrestricted, meaning the organization to which she donates can use the money as they choose. This has been especially transformational for HBCUs…”
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Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has given $50 million in unrestricted funds to Winston-Salem State University, marking the largest single gift in the university's history.
MacKenzie Scott gives $50M to Triad HBCU
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has given $50 million in unrestricted funds to Winston-Salem State University, marking the largest single gift in the university's history.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has given $50 million in unrestricted funds to Winston-Salem State University, marking the largest single gift in the university's history.
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Norfolk State donated a record $50 million by philanthropist Mackenzie Scott trib.al/wntW2pl
Norfolk State donated a record $50 million by philanthropist Mackenzie Scott
Philanthropist Mackenzie Scott has given Norfolk State University the largest donation it has ever been awarded.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Norfolk State donated a record $50 million by philanthropist Mackenzie Scott trib.al/wntW2pl
I was curious so I ran the IPEDS data for fall 2023. Approximately 3000 students listed as Asian attended HBCUs, or 1%. So based on the numbers and my experience as a president, this scenario won’t impact HBCUs.
Trump says that HBCUs would be "all be out of business" if fewer Chinese students were allowed to go to American universities
November 11, 2025 at 1:44 AM
I was curious so I ran the IPEDS data for fall 2023. Approximately 3000 students listed as Asian attended HBCUs, or 1%. So based on the numbers and my experience as a president, this scenario won’t impact HBCUs.
"Scott’s philanthropy... is a transformative act of trust, offering leaders the rare freedom to decide for themselves how to use the funds. Freed from the usual donor restrictions, these colleges can invest strategically..." @IAmSophiaNelson
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With Nearly $1 Billion In Gifts, MacKenzie Scott Transforms America’s HBCUs
Her unrestricted philanthropy gives historically Black colleges the freedom—and responsibility—to strengthen endowments, expand research, and reimagine their futures.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:17 AM
"Scott’s philanthropy... is a transformative act of trust, offering leaders the rare freedom to decide for themselves how to use the funds. Freed from the usual donor restrictions, these colleges can invest strategically..." @IAmSophiaNelson
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Interesting story about how gentrification impacts Howard.
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The Emotional Cost Of Belonging At A Black University In A White City
A historically Black university, world-renowned for its cultural and political influence, now sits at the epicenter of D.C.’s gentrification.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Interesting story about how gentrification impacts Howard.
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On the other hand, Jeff Landry wanted LSU to fire me for tweeting the word "flunkie." But covering up assault? That's worth a promotion!
In their haste to praise the new LSU athletic director, many Louisiana press outlets seem to have memory-holed the official Hush Blackwell report. If you don't have time to read the whole thing, this link provides a good summary. lailluminator.com/2021/03/10/2....
21 ways LSU hid or suppressed information about sexual misconduct • Louisiana Illuminator
LSU officials have concealed or made it difficult to collect information about sexual misconduct and violence against women at its flagship campus in Baton Rouge at least 21 times.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:45 AM
On the other hand, Jeff Landry wanted LSU to fire me for tweeting the word "flunkie." But covering up assault? That's worth a promotion!
Despite all the attention on hazing in Louisiana, new laws, and 2 deaths in the past 7 years, folks keep hazing. I just don’t know…
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Investigative Unit: Additional TKE fraternity brothers arrested in ongoing hazing investigation at LSU
Investigative Unit: Additional LSU TKE frat brothers cited in ongoing hazing investigation
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November 7, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Despite all the attention on hazing in Louisiana, new laws, and 2 deaths in the past 7 years, folks keep hazing. I just don’t know…
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Really good context for how these gifts support HBCUs.
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How HBCUs Plan to Spend MacKenzie Scott’s Money
The philanthropist dropped upward of $300 million on historically Black colleges and universities this fall. Campus leaders are overjoyed and spending in ways they never thought possible.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Really good context for how these gifts support HBCUs.
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“Scott’s generosity provides more than capital. It’s a powerful vote of confidence in HBCU leadership, empowering them to dismantle the systemic and institutional barriers of educational inequity.” Harry Williams
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November 5, 2025 at 11:30 PM
“Scott’s generosity provides more than capital. It’s a powerful vote of confidence in HBCU leadership, empowering them to dismantle the systemic and institutional barriers of educational inequity.” Harry Williams
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Dillard presidents 7, 9 and 8 on campus for Dr. Guillory’s (#9) investiture.
November 1, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Dillard presidents 7, 9 and 8 on campus for Dr. Guillory’s (#9) investiture.
“What the statistics obscure is that many of the Black engineers credited to elite, predominantly white research institutions began their academic journeys at HBCUs.”
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Counting Without Credit: How Dual-Degree Programs Erase HBCUs’ Impact on Black Engineering Success
The future of equitable STEM education depends not just on who gets degrees, but on who gets credit for helping make them possible.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:14 AM
“What the statistics obscure is that many of the Black engineers credited to elite, predominantly white research institutions began their academic journeys at HBCUs.”
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Interview includes UNCF Patterson Research director Dr. Jelani Favors, and Tuskegee president Dr. Mark Brown.
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Meet The HBCU Students Redefining STEM, Style And Entrepreneurship | Essence
How Historically Black Colleges and Universities are defying the odds and creating a new class of innovators.
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October 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Interview includes UNCF Patterson Research director Dr. Jelani Favors, and Tuskegee president Dr. Mark Brown.
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