The Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI)

New piece in Forbes by Marybeth Gasman: HBCU Funding Matters: Fighting For Equity ?? Gasman highlights Our HBCUs Matter Foundation founder and CEO Brandon Graham's "HBCU Funding Matters" campaign. The campaign focuses on securing funding for HBCUs while preventing future funding freezes or cuts and building awareness about the critical role of HBCUs in higher ed and economic development. “My HBCU Matters Scholars are mobilizing, amplifying awareness, and encouraging direct action within their communities,” says Graham. Read more: https://buff.ly/Gz2mkoj

Thank you to everyone who attended the "Optimal Board Structures and Committees for Transformative Leadership" webinar. If you missed the event, check it out on our YouTube Channel!?? ? This webinar explored the optimal structures and committees for MSI boards, focusing on transformative leadership and best practices to enhance board effectiveness. Watch here: https://buff.ly/iE1DZfa

Thank you to everyone who attended the " Why HBCUs Matter" Book Talk! If you missed the event, check it out on our YouTube Channel?? ?? ? This Book Talk features Rutgers Graduate School of Education Dean, Christoper Span, and Marybeth Gasman, for a discussion of Marybeth’s newest book, "Why Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Matter: 25 Years of Historical Research for Justice." They discussed her research and methodological approaches, including the use of oral histories, and her motivations for pursuing research related to the history of HBCUs. Watch here: https://buff.ly/RwpK3C6

As we move through #WomensHistoryMonth, we are pleased to continue sharing resources that celebrate and promote the work of women! ?? Today's Highlight: Camille Z. Charles! Watch her lecture, "Young, Gifted, and Diverse: Origins of the New Black Elite," here: ?? https://buff.ly/7xIa1Lo Listen to Varying Viewpoints Ep 47 here: ?? https://buff.ly/3swNA5C

As we continue celebrating Women’s History Month, we recognize the contributions of Latrice Johnson! ?? Check out her research brief, “Faculty Recruitment and Retention Practices at Private Historically Black Colleges and Universities,” here: https://buff.ly/BTte5LI And Varying Viewpoints Episode 31: https://buff.ly/WzRaRsl

John Smartt Summer Scholars Program applications close TOMORROW! Apply today to make an impact on MSIs and move forward in your career! ?? Learn more and apply: https://buff.ly/3Y1uExQ #Leadership #Opportunity #JSSS #JSSS2025 #Scholars #CareerDevelopment #CMSI #MSI #Research #Lifelong Learning #Professionaldevelopment #JobOpportunity #VirtualInternship #Internship ACPA–College Student Educators International National Black Graduate Student Association NCFDD Versatile PhD

John Smartt Summer Scholars Program applications close in just a few days!??? If you are a master's or doctoral student interested in research and MSIs, don’t miss this opportunity. Learn more and apply: https://buff.ly/3Y1uExQ #Leadership #Opportunity #JSSS #CareerDevelopment #CMSI #MSI #JobOpportunity #VirtualInternship #Internship National Black Graduate Student Association National Association of Graduate-Professional Students NCFDD Versatile PhD ACPA–College Student Educators International

Happy Women’s History Month! As we continue to highlight women’s contributions to our center and Institute, today we are recognizing our JSSS 2024 Scholar, Meiyah Hill, and her contributions! ??? EP 65: It’s a *Different* World: How HBCUs Prepare Black Students for Professional Environments: ??https://buff.ly/8jfGJ1r The Impact of Black Greek Letter Organizations on Academic Achievement and Professional Success: ??https://buff.ly/2zG5EHG #WomensHistoryMonth #CelebratingWomen Meiyah Hill

JSSS 2025 applications close in one week! Don’t miss out on your chance to gain hands-on experience and connect with professionals in higher education! Learn more and apply: https://buff.ly/3Y1uExQ #Leadership #Opportunity #JSSS #CareerDevelopment #CMSI #MSI #JobOpportunity #VirtualInternship #Internship National Black Graduate Student Association National Black Graduate Student Association NCFDD Versatile PhD

Happy Women’s History Month!?? In honor of Women’s History Month, we are pleased to celebrate the work and achievements of women academic scholars. ?? Today, we are highlighting our LEADD program, curated by Bianca Neal! Learn more about our LEADD mentors and coordinator here: https://buff.ly/0NbehoB #WomensHistoryMonth #WomensHistory #RecognizingWomen #WomenMakingHistory Dr. Bianca Neal Rebecca Perdomo, PhD Dr. Shetay Ashford-Hanserd, PhD Genevieve Negrón-Gonzales