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.African-AmericanAKA Meets $1 Million HBCU Fundraising Goal for Third Consecutive YearFor the third year in a row, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA), Incorporated® recently raised $1 million in 24 hours to support historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The fundraising is part of the sorority’s annual HBCU Impact Day, which has a goal of raising $1 million in online donations from local AKA chapters, private […]September 25, 2020Latest NewsLumina Foundation’s Webinar Focuses on Credentials and Digital Skills Needed in the COVID-19 EconomyWith the COVID-19 pandemic pushing the United States economy into a recession, the Lumina Foundation hosted a virtual webinar Sep. 23 to discuss labor outcomes, credentials and digital skills necessary to tackle this current job market.September 23, 2020HBCUsIBM Partners With HBCUs to Diversify Quantum Computing WorkforceIn partnership with historically Black colleges and universities, IBM recently launched a quantum computing research initiative to raise awareness of the field and diversify the workforce.September 21, 2020StudentsLegacy of Community College Professor Continues Through ScholarshipWith a plan to pursue a postsecondary degree, Frederick Kakumba left Uganda in 1964 to come to the United States. “The opportunity came and I wanted to use it to help people in Africa,” said Kakumba, a retired Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) professor. However, the transition was not easy. In school, he experienced racism and found it difficult to adjust to American culture.September 17, 2020Latest NewsColby College’s New Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Hopes to ‘Lead From the Front’Dr. Tayo Clyburn was recently named dean for diversity, equity and inclusion at Colby College in Waterville, Maine.September 16, 2020Community CollegesReport Analyzes Impact of Guided Pathways Practices at Community CollegesThe Center for Community College Student Engagement’s new report analyzed the impact of guided pathways practices at community colleges across the country.September 15, 2020MilitaryAir Force Takes Steps to Establish a More Inclusive EnvironmentTo establish a more inclusive environment within the United States Air Force, the “Seek to Understand” video series was launched. The first topic of discussion was microaggressions.September 11, 2020MilitaryNew William & Mary Program Supports Veterans as They Transition to the Civilian WorkforceWilliam & Mary (W&M) is utilizing an anonymous $10 million gift from an alumna to establish the Veteran-to-Executive Transition program (W&M VET).September 10, 2020StudentsReport Finds Disparities Among Students Earning Paid InternshipsNew research by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) found disparities among students who work at unpaid versus paid internships based on their race, gender and parents’ education.September 9, 2020COVID-19Campaign Focuses on Educator Experiences During COVID-19 PandemicTo discuss ways to reduce further learning disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic and racial injustice unrest within the United States, the Center for American Progress (CAP) and EduColor launched the #WeBuildEDU campaign Sep. 8.September 8, 2020Previous PagePage 24 of 69Next Page
