cmaadmin (EDU)Hi this is my profile and bio information.News RoundupFund Set Up To Preserve African American Historical SitesWASHINGTON— A new $25 million fund is being set up through the National Trust for Historic Preservation to help ensure that historical sites important to African-American history are no longer endangered. The African-American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, announced Wednesday, will be financed through partnerships with groups like the Ford Foundation and the JPB Foundation, and […]November 15, 2017News RoundupTexas State University Suspends Frats, Sororities after Pledge DiesSAN MARCOS, Texas – Texas State University has suspended all fraternity and sorority chapter activities following the death of a fraternity pledge after an initiation ritual. In a statement Tuesday, university officials say Matt Ellis was found unresponsive Monday morning at an off-campus apartment. The 20-year-old sophomore from Humble, Texas, had attended a party that […]November 15, 2017Asian American Pacific IslanderCollege Counselors Share Best Practices for Treating Mental Health of Diverse StudentsMore than ever, American college and university students are seeking counseling and other mental health services to deal with issues like depression and anxiety. At the same time, students of color face additional stress and are less likely to access mental care. Several hundred individuals gathered at the University of Pennsylvania this week to address the issue.November 15, 2017HomeSimmons College to Name School for Late Journalist Gwen IfillSimmons College announced Tuesday the Gwen Ifill College of Media, Arts and Humanities in honor of Ifill, who graduated from the private Boston college with a communications degree in 1977.November 14, 2017HomeMARTIN A. MBUGUAMARTIN A. MBUGUA has been named vice president for communications and marketing at Skidmore College. He was previously assistant vice president for content and communications at Carnegie Mellon University. Mbugua earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from St. John’s University and another master’s degree from the University of Delaware.November 14, 2017HomeSHERYL HAYDELSHERYL HAYDEL has been named director of communications and marketing at Dillard University. She previously was an assistant professor in the Department of Communications at Xavier University. Haydel earned a bachelor’s degree from Clark Atlanta University, a master’s degree from the University of Maryland, an MBA from the University of Wisconsin and a Ph.D. from the University of Southern Mississippi.November 14, 2017HomeDIANNE JEMISON-POLLARDDIANNE JEMISON-POLLARD has been named dean of the Honors College at Texas Southern University (TSU). She is also professor of theatre and theatre area coordinator in the Department of Visual and Performing Arts. Jemison-Pollard earned a bachelor’s degree from Fisk University, a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, an M.F.A from The Catholic University of America and an Ed.D. from Texas Southern University.November 14, 2017HomeMIRIAM DELONEMIRIAM DELONE has been appointed assistant dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at Fayetteville State University. She is a professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and previously served as interim associate dean of CAS. DeLone earned a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree and a Ph.D. from Florida State University.November 14, 2017HomeJAMES G. BRECKINRIDGEJAMES G. BRECKINRIDGE has been named provost for the U.S. Army War College. He previously served as dean of the Ridge College of Intelligence Studies and Applied Sciences at Mercyhurst University. Breckinridge earned a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech, a master’s degree from the University of Virginia and a master’s degree and Ph.D. from Gannon University.November 14, 2017HomeCORALYNN V. DAVISCORALYNN V. DAVIS has been appointed faculty director for academic civic engagement at Bucknell University. She is also a professor of women’s and gender studies and anthropology at the university. Davis earned a bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan University and a master’s degree and Ph.D. from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor.November 14, 2017Previous PagePage 417 of 3225Next Page
