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.LatinxExcelencia Report Highlights Best Practices in Preparing Latinx Students for WorkforceIn a new report, Excelencia in Education analyzed how Hispanic Serving Institutions, which enroll over 65% of Latinx students, are strategically planning for workforce success.July 9, 2020News RoundupBenedict College Cancels In-Person Homecoming EventsDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, Benedict College, an Historically Black institution, has cancelled in-person homecoming events for the fall semester. Homecoming activities, which include a parade, a block party, galas, alumni parties and a Greek step show, were scheduled for Oct. 11-18. However, there is consideration about hosting a possible virtual celebration, according to the […]July 9, 2020COVID-19A Look at Colleges’ Fall Reopening PlansWith many colleges and universities choosing to reopen for in-person instruction this fall, campuses will look different for returning students.July 8, 2020News RoundupEx-Syracuse Athlete Group Launches Anti-Racism Social Media CampaignBlack Oranges, a group of former Syracuse University (SU) student athletes of color, launched the social media campaign #GetOffTheBench on July 4th to encourage others to act against systemic racism. After Ahmaud Arbery was murdered in February, former SU football player Brian Tarrant wanted to organize with others who were “angry.” He sent a Facebook […]July 6, 2020News RoundupHampton University Goes Remote-Only for Fall SemesterHampton University (HU) announced plans to continue remote-only learning for the fall semester. With 2.9 million COVID-19 cases and 130,000 deaths in the U.S. as of July 6, the decision was made “out of an abundance of caution for the health, safety and welfare of our students as well as the faculty, administrative staff, administrators, […]July 6, 2020Community CollegesDr. Charlene Dukes Leaves Legacy of Compassion as President of Prince George’s Community CollegeLast month, Dr. Charlene Dukes, president of Prince George’s County Community College in Maryland since 2007, retired after serving more than 40 years within the higher education sector. Her ability to connect with low-income and first-generation college students was informed by the fact that she was one herself.July 6, 2020HomeRoger Williams University Reopening Plan Includes Mix of In-Person, Remote InstructionWith higher education institutions choosing whether to continue online learning for another semester, return to campus for in-person courses or implement a hybrid model amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Roger Williams University is allowing students to choose.July 2, 2020Latest NewsFrom Radio Host to Business Owner and Professor, Shaashawn S. Dial Has Worn Many HatsFrom hosting the first R&B radio show in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to establishing her own consulting business, Shaashawn S. Dial, director of diversity, equity and inclusion at Stephens College, has undergone several career changes. However, higher education was an area that she always returned to.July 2, 2020StudentsAlabama College Students Host ‘COVID Parties’ to Purposely Infect Each OtherCollege students in Tuscaloosa, Alabama have organized “COVID parties” to purposely infect each other with the virus. According to ABC News, the party organizers invite those who have tested positive for COVID-19 and place bets to see who will contract the virus first. There have been over 38,000 COVID-19 cases with 947 confirmed deaths in […]July 2, 2020News RoundupStudents, Faculty and Alumni Push for Washington and Lee University Name ChangeStudents, faculty members and alumni have called for Washington and Lee University to change its name due to the its ties to the Confederacy, according to the Washington Post. The institution was named after its early benefactors: George Washington and Confederate General Robert E. Lee. More than 200 faculty members have signed a petition urging […]July 2, 2020Previous PagePage 29 of 69Next Page
