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.StudentsNew California Bill Would Allow Transgender and Nonbinary College Students to Use Preferred Names on DiplomasUnder the newly introduced AB 245 bill, led by California Assemblyman David Chiu, nonbinary and transgender public college students would be allowed to put their preferred names on diplomas instead of their birth names, according to SFGATE. This is an extension of Chiu’s previous bill, AB 711, which mandated K-12 school districts update former students’ […]January 15, 2021StudentsMount Holyoke College Receives $10M Donation to Support ScholarshipsMount Holyoke College recently received a $10 million donation to support scholarships and other financial aid opportunities for students, according to MassLive. The donation, made by alumna Liz Cochary Gross and her husband, Philip Gross, was given as part of the college’s “Meet the Moment Scholarship Challenge.” In response to their contribution, the largest in […]January 15, 2021MilitaryNewly-Established U.S. Naval Community College Begins Pilot ProgramAround 550 Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard members began classes virtually yesterday as part of the United States Naval Community College (USNCC) pilot program.January 14, 2021StudentsReport Highlights COVID-19 Impact on College Students’ Mental HealthA new report analyzed how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the mental health of college students. “Constant Stress Has Become the New Normal: Stress and Anxiety Inequalities Among U.S. College Students in the Time of COVID-19,” found that one-third of college students reported emotional distress brought on by the pandemic, according to the research.January 13, 2021HomeA Look at How Colleges and Universities Around the Country Plan to Celebrate MLK DayDespite the COVID-19 pandemic, colleges and universities across the country are still finding ways to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Jan. 18 through virtual webinars, symposiums and lectures.January 12, 2021News RoundupWilliam Paterson University Creates New Diversity Fellowship for Doctoral CandidatesUnder a new fellowship program, William Paterson University of New Jersey aims to support doctoral candidates from underrepresented backgrounds through mentorship and research assistance. The fellowship is set to begin in August 2021 and is open to doctoral candidates pursuing the areas of educational leadership, psychology, music, management, communication disorders, marketing and sales, the school […]January 11, 2021News RoundupVCU Renames Fine Arts Building to Honor Former Dean Dr. Murry N. DePillarsVirginia Commonwealth University (VCU) announced plans to rename its fine arts building in honor Dr. Murry N. DePillars, the former School of the Arts dean. During his time as dean from 1976-1995, VCU’s School of the Arts became one of the largest art schools in the United States. Additionally, the school received increased funding while […]January 8, 2021Latest NewsSyracuse University Launches Joint J.D./M.B.A. Degree ProgramTo increase access into the legal workforce, Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management and College of Law have collaborated to establish the first-of-its-kind joint online Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration degree program.January 7, 2021News RoundupCollege of the Albemarle Plans to Offer Course on Mental Health First AidThe College of the Albemarle (COA) announced plans to offer a mental health first aid course, the Virginian-Pilot reported. Launching this spring, the eight-hour course will highlight warning signs for substance abuse or mental health issues. Between 35-40% of Americans reported at least one mental or behavioral health condition from April to June 2020, according […]January 7, 2021Community CollegesDr. DeAnna R. Burt-Nanna Selected as President of Monroe Community CollegeDr. DeAnna R. Burt-Nanna, who was recently appointed president of Monroe Community College (MCC), has always found education to be “inherit” in her genes.January 5, 2021Previous PagePage 18 of 69Next Page
