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.StudentsScholarship Created to Diversify Local News IndustryThe Local Media Consortium (LMC) and the Local Media Association (LMA) is looking to increase diversity in the local news industry through a new scholarship opportunity. Alongside the Google News Initiative, LMC and LMA has established 50 scholarships for underrepresented individuals to attend a journalism professional development event in Chicago from Sep. 17-19. The conference, […]September 10, 2019StudentsLumina Creates Task Force to Address Inequity Issues at Post-Secondary InstitutionsThe Lumina Foundation, a national college access organization, has created a task force to highlight the need for a national response to ensure quality post-secondary programs for all students.September 10, 2019News RoundupPublic Charter School Leaders to Protest Current Democratic Presidential CandidatesTo protest the current Democratic presidential candidate’s insufficient support for public charter schools, a rally will be held Sep. 11 in Houston, Texas. According to a Coalition for Charter Schools press release, more than three million students attend public charter schools every day and many are from under-served communities. Participants in the rally will include […]September 10, 2019Latest NewsFormer Dean of Yale Law School Sparks Controversy with New BookA new book written by the former dean of Yale Law School has sparked controversy and reignited discussion about diversity and free speech on Yale University’s campus.September 9, 2019StudentsJoan Johnson, Co-Founder of Johnson Products Company, Dies at 89Joan Johnson, co-founder of the Black hair care business Johnson Products Company, died Friday at the age of 89 after suffering with a long illness, according to CNN. In 1954, she created the company alongside her husband George Johnson in Chicago. Johnson Products became the first Black-owned company to be traded on the American Stock […]September 9, 2019News RoundupVirginia Governor Selects First Director of Diversity, Equity and InclusionDr. Janice Underwood was named Virginia’s first director of diversity, equity and inclusion by Governor Ralph Northam. Underwood previously served as the director of diversity initiatives at Old Dominion University. In her new position, Underwood will promote inclusivity within the state government as well as develop strategic plans to address systemic inequities. “I am deeply […]September 9, 2019News RoundupAlabama Dean of Students Resigns After Far-Right Organization Criticizes TweetsDr. Jamie Riley, assistant vice president and dean of students at the University of Alabama, resigned last week after his tweets condemning systematic racism and police were criticized by far-right website Breitbart News. Riley’s tweets from over two years ago were featured in Breitbart’s article which discussed Black academic’s observations about racism in the United […]September 9, 2019HBCUsPapa Johns Founder Donates $1M to Simmons CollegePapa Johns founder John Schnatter recently donated $1 million to Simmons College of Kentucky. This comes more than a year after he resigned from the pizza-chain after using a racial slur during a conference call and receiving backlash about his comments regarding National Football League players protesting the national anthem. However, his past was not […]September 6, 2019STEMDonation to Help Spelman Further Grow STEM EducationWith the Department of Defense’s $2 million donation, Spelman College will continue to grow and diversify science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. The gift will fund the establishment of the Center of Excellence for Minority Women in STEM, to allow for research, professional development opportunities and training modules. Spelman will also launch an annual […]September 6, 2019MilitaryNational Program Introduces College to Service MembersTo help military service members prepare for the transition into college, Cornell University recently hosted a weeklong academic boot camp as part of a nationwide initiative. The program, Warrior-Scholars Project, offers free college preparatory classes to current and retired enlisted service members and gives them an opportunity to gain college experience, skills and mentorships before enrolling in a higher education institution.September 6, 2019Previous PagePage 57 of 69Next Page
