Sarah WoodSarah Wood is a staff writer at Diverse: Issues In Higher Education. She previously was a summer reporting intern at Diverse. A recent graduate of Elon University, Sarah earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and international studies.StudentsConference Highlights Improvements to Student Affairs Practices on CampusesStudent affairs practitioners shared personal practices and examples on ways to confront inequities within the student conduct process at this year’s NASPA virtual conference.March 24, 2021African-AmericanWebinar Focuses on Mental Health Impact of Gendered RacismThe Steve Fund webinar, “Healing for Young Women of Color: How to Survive and Thrive in the Face of Gendered Racism,” highlighted the intersections of race and gender through the exploration of COVID-19, stereotypes and media perceptions.March 23, 2021Latest News2021 Rising Graduate Scholars: Meet Vinicius RiosDedicated to swimming, Vinicius Rios had hopes of reaching the Olympics. That passion led to a swimming scholarship at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech). But, after not realizing his swimming dreams, Rios shifted his focus to business and marketing. However, his true interest was in videography and photography.March 22, 2021HomeInstitutions Find Creative Ways to Stay Connected With Prospective Students During COVID-19With colleges and universities eliminating or limiting in-person campus events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, prospective students are forced to engage with institutions through a screen.March 19, 2021News RoundupPrairie View A&M to Establish Toni Morrison Writing Program on CampusUsing a portion of author MacKenzie Scott’s $50 million donation in December, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) announced plans to establish the Toni Morrison Writing program on campus. Morrison, author of several novels including Beloved, Song of Solomon, The Bluest Eye and Sula, was also Scott’s former professor at Princeton University. As part of the […]March 19, 2021Community CollegesReport Highlights Challenges Facing Rural CommunitiesIn an effort to analyze the role of community colleges within rural communities, the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) released a new report titled, “Strengthening Rural Community Colleges: Innovations and Opportunities.”March 16, 2021Latest NewsCollege Presidents Analyze the Current Higher Education Climate at AABHE ConferenceOver the last year, COVID-19 brought on financial and academic disruptions to institutions across the country, forcing leaders to adapt. To provide insight into the current landscape of higher education, colleges and university presidents participated in a panel discussion on Monday at the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education’s (AABHE) virtual conference.March 15, 2021Latest News2021 Rising Graduate Scholars: Meet Angelica GodinezAs a first-generation college student, Angelica Godinez wanted to avoid getting lost in the crowd. So, when applying to college, she sought out a school that was community oriented. San José State University (SJSU) fit that vision — as did joining the institution’s ASPIRE and McNair Scholars programs, which assist first-generation and low-income students throughout their academic journey and provide information about graduate school.March 15, 2021HomeSan Diego Mesa College and Other Institutions Implements Model to Address Equity GapsLooking to address equity issues on campus, San Diego Mesa College sought out advice and expertise from the Center for Urban Education (CUE) at the University of Southern California.March 11, 2021News RoundupESA Foundation Partnership Aims to Increase the Number of Females in the Technology FieldWith the goal of diversifying the technology workforce, the ESA Foundation has collaborated with Black Girls Code (BGC) as part of a multi-year investment. BGC, an organization that offers workshops and after-school programs to underrepresented communities, plans to train one million women on coding and other technology skills by 2040, ESA reported. Under the $1 […]March 11, 2021Previous PagePage 13 of 69Next Page
