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.Social JusticePitt Diversity Forum Brings Together Higher Ed Stakeholders to Confront Systemic RacismOver 12,000 educators and students around the world convened virtually this week to participate in the University of Pittsburgh’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion forum titled, “Advancing Social Justice: A Call to Action.”July 30, 2020News RoundupNew Century Foundation Research Analyzes Impact of Mandatory FAFSA Policy in LouisianaDue to Louisiana’s mandatory FAFSA policy — requiring all 12th graders to apply for federal financial aid or expressly opt-out — within a year, the gap in completed applications between high and low-income districts closed by 87%, according to new research by The Century Foundation (TCF). The gap closed entirely over the course of two […]July 30, 2020SportsACC Releases Plans for Fall SportsAll seven Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) sponsored sports will begin during the week of September 7-12, according to their newly released guidelines. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, ACC’s Medical Advisory Group has met weekly to discuss safe reopening plans. In their recommendations, there will be weekly testing for close contact sports and implementation of […]July 30, 2020LatinxSeeing Stars: TIMESTEP Helps Minority Students Launch Careers in STEMDr. Gurtina Besla, associate professor of astronomy at the University of Arizona, says getting a career or standing out on a graduate school application goes beyond what is taught in the classroom. “You can walk through your entire degree and do great in your classes, but it doesn’t mean that you’re going to walk out […]July 28, 2020Latest NewsCornell’s New Engineering Dean Seeks to Diversify and Modernize ProgramsThough his mother did not attend college, the importance of education was always engrained in Dr. Lynden A. Archer’s head.July 27, 2020African-AmericanThink Tank Recommends Four Ways Colleges Can Address Police BrutalityIn recent months, universities and colleges nationwide have announced their plans to address systemic racism and police brutality on campus. The Center for American Progress recently published a brief with four recommendations on how higher education institutions can hold local and campus law enforcement accountable for violent actions.July 27, 2020Latest NewsLeading Higher Ed Stakeholders Offer Advice to Newly-Minted Ph.Ds. Looking for WorkHigher education has been hit with furloughs and layoffs stemming from the economic instability brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The national unemployment rate in April reached a high of 14.7% but dropped to 13.3% in May, the Bureau for Labor Statistics (BLS) reported. However, when broken down by education, individuals with a college degree were less likely to be unemployed.July 22, 2020African-AmericanJPMorgan Program Focuses on Creating More Economic Opportunity for Black CommunitiesLaunched in 2019, JPMorgan Chase and Co.’s Advancing Black Pathways (ABP) program has focused on creating more economic opportunities for Black communities through education, career and wealth creation. As part of the ABP program, JPMorgan made a commitment to hire 4,000 Black students over a five-year period in apprenticeships, internships and full-time positions.July 21, 2020COVID-19Faculty Members Create Petitions to Express Concerns About In-Person Teaching in the FallAs institutions announce their fall reopening plans, faculty members across the country have expressed their concerns about in-person instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic.July 16, 2020HomeReport Highlights Teacher Recruitment, Diversity InitiativesTo address the ongoing teacher shortages and increase the diversity of the teacher workforce, the state of Mississippi has launched Grow Your Own (GYO) initiatives, according to a New America report.July 13, 2020Previous PagePage 28 of 69Next Page
