Spread the loveWe are at a point in history when higher education is easily accessible to all, whether through walk-in or virtual sessions. The US is renowned for its high-quality education system as it is home to multiple Ivy League institutions that attract global students. However, you’ll be forgiven for thinking that the state of higher education would be at its peak – it isn’t.  World-class higher learning institutions make up the minority of colleges and universities stateside. The rest of the group is average, and a whopping 50% is questionable. Therefore, students in almost half of US colleges receive […]

Spread the loveAccreditation was created to protect students by upholding higher education standards; however, it is no longer effective. Today, the United States is home to low-quality for-profit universities eager to take students’ money in exchange for an education that is as expensive, if not more, than that of a non-profit school. In certain circumstances, the education they deliver is also inferior to that of other institutions, owing to low academic standards as well as inadequate management. Accreditation used to work, and it still can. However, it must be corrected. What Exactly Is Accreditation? Accreditation is granted by federal government […]

Spread the loveThe Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has witnessed a dramatic shift in recent years, with the impact of its rulings extending further across American society. In the realm of education, one crucial and contentious area has emerged: affirmative action. However, recent decisions by SCOTUS on affirmative action cases appear to be at odds with a historic victory for civil rights – Brown vs. Board of Education. The Landmark Decision: Brown vs. Board of Education Brown vs. Board of Education remains one of the most significant rulings in U.S. history. Delivered in 1954, it outlawed racial segregation […]

Spread the loveHistorically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have played a significant role in the African American community for over a century. Since their inception, these institutions have fostered and cultivated leaders in various fields, particularly the legal profession. This article explores the multifaceted roles of HBCUs in legal education and advocacy, highlighting their contribution to shaping the landscape of the American legal system. HBCUs as a Foundation for Legal Education One cannot discuss the impact of HBCUs on legal education without acknowledging the prominent law schools housed within these institutions. Institutions like Howard University School of Law, Texas Southern […]