cmaadmin (EDU)Hi this is my profile and bio information.Social JusticeRowan U Won’t Reappoint an Ex-Police Officer Who Killed a Black Teen in 1994Amid a “national spotlight on social justice and police matters,” Rowan University said the college won’t reappoint a former police officer who shot and killed a Black teenager in 1994. Since the death of George Floyd, many on campus have been calling for the removal of the former police officer Peter Amico, director of the […]June 9, 2020African-AmericanU of Alabama to Take Down Three Confederate Memorial PlaquesAs the nation continues to ask itself tough and vital questions on racism following the death of George Floyd, the University of Alabama on Monday announced it is removing three Confederate memorial plaques from the college campus. The decision came a day after the Student Government Association at the university said it is talking with […]June 9, 2020African-AmericanTroy University Fires its Police Chief Over George Floyd CommentsTroy University on Tuesday fired its chief of police John McCall for his “inflammatory” comments on social media about George Floyd that do “not reflect the values of” the university. McCall was suspended on June 3 for his social media comments, one of which suggested that Floyd was responsible for his own death. “We are […]June 9, 2020StudentsCan the Racial and Economic Justice Movement Help Advance Equity in Higher Education?While still not universally embraced, there is a growing recognition that the Black Lives Matter movement cannot be ignored. This acknowledgement by some of the most unlikely individuals and institutions, like the National Football League, is a sign that change is afoot.June 9, 2020African-AmericanIt’s Time for Higher Education Institutions to Stop Ignoring Protests Against Systemic Police ViolenceAs higher education institutions often pride themselves on being “welcoming for all”, it is difficult to accept this as truth while ignoring the plight of Black Americans who come from areas where police violence is frequent and normalized.June 9, 2020HomeA Bright FutureLGBT graduates remain hopeful despite turbulent times.June 9, 2020Faculty & StaffCan Faculty at Historically Black Colleges and Universities Replicate Part of the HBCU Experience Through an Online Format?It is important for HBCUs to recognize that online learning continues to be one the fastest growing sectors of higher education. Online learning has increasingly become a more widely accepted and viable option. The COVID-19 pandemic has only intensified the need for this option and has pushed institutions to adopt virtual instruction rapidly.June 9, 2020African-AmericanAnother University Professor in the Spotlight for ‘Vile’ Comments on MinoritiesTwo petitions to fire University of North Carolina Wilmington professor Mike Adams for his inflammatory comments over the years about women and minorities have collected a total of 73,000 signatures as of Monday afternoon. One of the petitions says Adams’ Twitter account “contains threats towards minorities.” The other urges signatories to not financially support or […]June 8, 2020News RoundupU of Nevada Police Chief: I Know We Let Our Community Down in the PastThe University of Nevada’s police chief Todd Renwick has acknowledged that campus police “let our community down in the past” but has “put in the work to grow and to learn,” and is “always striving for better.” Renwick’s comments were made in reference to the death of George Floyd, which he described as occurring “at […]June 8, 2020African-AmericanIvanka Trump Says ‘Discrimination’ Is the Reason This College Canceled Her SpeechIvanka Trump said that “viewpoint discrimination” and “cancel culture” are the reasons she was dropped as the virtual commencement speaker by WSU Tech, a college affiliated with Wichita State University. Last Thursday, WSU Tech said in an announcement that the president’s daughter was to be the commencement speaker on June 6. Later in the day, […]June 8, 2020Previous PagePage 110 of 3226Next Page
