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.HBCUsState Department Names Fulbright HBCU Institutional LeadersFor their ongoing engagement with the Fulbright Program—which offers individuals the opportunity to conduct research and teach worldwide—20 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) were recognized by the United States Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). The institutions were acknowledged for their work during the 2019-2020 school year as part of […]May 24, 2021Latest NewsFormer Administrator Files Lawsuit Against UCF, Citing DiscriminationDr. Briant K. Coleman, a former associate vice president for strategic initiatives, communications and marketing at the University of Central Florida (UCF), has filed a lawsuit against the institution, claiming that he experienced and witnessed widespread workplace harassment.May 21, 2021Recruitment & RetentionTo Address Low Representation of Black Teachers, Experts Suggests Focusing on RetentionTo discuss recommendations on ways to increase representation within the teaching workforce, the Educational Testing Service (ETS) hosted the second part of its series, “Structures for Success: Supporting, Developing and Retaining Black Male Educators” on Wednesday evening.May 20, 2021African-AmericanDr. James L. Moore III Receives ACE’s 2021 Reginald Wilson Diversity LeadershipDr. James L. Moore III, vice provost for diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer at The Ohio State University (OSU), has been awarded the American Council on Education’s (ACE) 2021 Reginald Wilson Diversity Leadership Award. The award—named in honor of the late Reginald Wilson, ACE’s senior scholar emeritus—is given to an individual with a […]May 20, 2021COVID-19Pandemic Brings Increased Interest to Nursing ProfessionIn 2020, enrollment in entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs increased by 5.6%. Master’s and Doctor of Nursing practice programs also rose by 4.1% and 8.9%, according to the American Associate of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).May 19, 2021Community CollegesReport Analyzes Effects of COVID-19 on Texas Students’ Mental Health, Employment and Basic Needs InsecurityA new report, “#RealCollege2021: Basic Needs Insecurity Among Texas College Students During the Ongoing Pandemic,” analyzed around 13,000 student responses from 14 colleges and universities within the state between September and November 2020.May 18, 2021STEMDartmouth College Receives $20M to Increase Diversity and Equity in STEMTo increase representation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), two Dartmouth College alumni gifted $20 million to the institution.May 17, 2021StudentsViacomCBS Collaborates With USC Annenberg School for Journalism to Establish ScholarshipAs part of an effort to diversify newsrooms, the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Journalism has worked with historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) over the years to recruit students. However, despite finding talent, the absence of available financial aid options caused many students to seek out other institutions instead. To mitigate student loan debt burdens, a new scholarship was established at USC Annenberg in collaboration with ViacomCBS.May 14, 2021STEMDr. Andrea Tyler Aims to Increase Black Representation in STEMAfter years of struggling to find a publisher, “Seeing The HiddEn Minority: Increasing the Talent Pool through Identity, Socialization, and Mentoring Constructs,” was eventually released last year by Dr. Andrea Taylor. Written in the form of an anthology, the book highlights the importance of promoting access and diversifying the STEM pipeline.May 13, 2021COVID-19Philadelphia Fed’s Webinar Focuses on Financial Impact and Challenges of COVID-19 on Higher Ed InstitutionsLast year, campus-wide shutdowns resulted in financial reimbursement for students and employee furloughs at higher education institutions across the country. To provide support, the federal government passed several relief packages including the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and American Rescue Plan Act. However, even as colleges and universities plan to reopen their campuses for in-person learning, the economic effects of COVID-19 will continue to linger. To further understand the economic and overall impact of the pandemic, the Philadelphia Fed hosted a virtual webinar on Wednesday titled, “Symposium on Institutions of Higher Education: Financial Viability and COVID-19.May 12, 2021Previous PagePage 8 of 69Next Page
