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.Community CollegesReport: College Completion Rates See Marginal IncreaseNational six-year college completion rates has increased by 0.3% to reach 60.1%, the smallest growth rate within the last five years, according to a new report released by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC).December 5, 2020DisabiltiesUNH Focuses on Making Higher Ed Accessible to Individuals With Intellectual DisabilitiesWith a $2.5 million grant from the United States Department of Education-Office of Postsecondary, the University of New Hampshire is breaking down educational barriers for young adults with intellectual disabilities.December 3, 2020Latest NewsDyersburg State Community College Expands Prison Education ProgramOver the years, Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) has worked to bring college courses inside prison walls. Most recently, after receiving $918,750 as part of Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s Correctional Education Initiative, DSCC’s prison education efforts expanded to include West Tennessee State Penitentiary (WTSP) and the Women’s Therapeutic Residential Center.December 2, 2020News RoundupBetsy DeVos Criticizes Free College During Virtual ConferenceDuring the virtual 2020 Federal Student Aid Training Conference Tuesday, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos criticized the idea of free college, The Hill reported. She described it as a “socialist takeover of higher education,” adding that the United States economy would be “ruined.” “Somebody, somewhere pays the bill,” DeVos said. “And the bill is coming […]December 2, 2020African-AmericanCardinal Appointment Generates Excitement and Hope for Future of Catholic ChurchArchbishop Wilton Gregory of Washington D.C. made history Saturday—becoming the first African American cardinal.December 1, 2020Latest NewsColleges and Universities Plan for Fall Commencement Amid COVID-19As the semester winds down, colleges and universities across the country are making plans for fall commencement ceremonies. However, as COVID-19 cases reach over 200,000 a day in the United States, many institutions are choosing to either cancel their ceremonies or host them remotely.November 24, 2020StudentsEarlham College Announces Scholarship for Local StudentsUnder Earlham College’s recently-established Heartland Region Scholarship, all accepted fall 2021 students who live within 150 miles of campus are eligible to receive $8,000 in funding over four years. This includes students living in eastern Ohio, Indiana, southern Michigan, northern Kentucky and the Chicago area, according to the college. Incoming students may also be eligible […]November 23, 2020StudentsPatient Professors Introduced Dr. Kellie Ann Jurado to Science, Now She’s Paying It ForwardDr. Kellie Ann Jurado’s exposure to scientists was minimal growing up. When she thought about the field of science, only the image of “White, crazy-haired rocket scientists” came to mind.November 23, 2020LatinxMarymount University Becomes Virginia’s First HSIWith 25.1% of its undergraduate population identifying as Hispanic, Marymount University became the first Hispanic-serving institution (HSI) in Virginia. Currently, 539 institutions qualify as an HSI, which must enroll at least 25% Hispanic students, according to the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities. Overall, among the undergraduate and graduate populations combined, Hispanic students make up […]November 23, 2020HBCUsPanel Explores Accreditation and Role of HBCUs During COVID-19 CrisisHigher education leaders convened virtually Nov. 19 to discuss the role of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and accreditation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prairie View A&M University’s Minority Achievement, Creativity and High-Ability Center (MACH-III) hosted the webinar.November 19, 2020Previous PagePage 20 of 69Next Page
