Arrman KyawInstitutionsLouisiana State University Meets and Exceeds $1.5 Billion Fundraising Goal Three Years EarlyLouisiana State University’s $1.5 billion Fierce for the Future fundraising campaign reached and exceeded its goal three years early, with $1,594,464,658 as of June 30, 2022.August 24, 2022News RoundupDistrict Courts Rules in Favor of Student in Cleveland State University Room Scan CaseA U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio has ruled in favor of a Cleveland State University student on Aug. 22 in the legal case of the school using the student’s webcam to search his room before a test.August 23, 2022News RoundupBiden Administration to Announce Decision on Student Loan Debt Freeze Extension Next WeekSecretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona said that the Biden administration will announce a decision on whether to extend a pause on federal student loan debt next week.August 23, 2022SportsTMCF to Give NBA Inaugural Champion of Diversity AwardThe Thurgood Marshall College Fund will give its inaugural Champion of Diversity award to the National Basketball Association (NBA) during TMCF’s 35th anniversary gala Oct. 1, 2022.August 23, 2022InstitutionsUniversity of Akron Brings Nap Pods to Campus to Improve Student Mental HealthThe University of Akron has brought nap pods to campus, allowing students to get some light shuteye throughout the day.August 23, 2022Faculty & StaffUniversity of Rochester Education School Cluster Hires Three Faculty Focused on Diversity ResearchThe University of Rochester’s Warner School of Education and Human Development engaged in a cluster hire, resulting in the hiring of three tenure-track faculty focused on interdisciplinary research around diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ).August 22, 2022Leadership & PolicyEducation Department Announces $8 Million Grant Competition to Bolster Teacher DiversityThe U.S. Department of Education (ED) has announced an $8 million grant competition to increase diversity in the teacher workforce and prepare teachers to serve underserved students.August 22, 2022InstitutionsTexas A&M University-San Antonio Offers Texas Two Step Program to Train Women for Tech CareersTexas A&M University-San Antonio is offering a program to train women for careers in technology.August 22, 2022SportsMorris Brown College Plans to Bring Soccer Program to SchoolMorris Brown College (MBC) is partnering with Boyd Parker Sports Group, Black Soccer Membership Association, and Diaspora Athletic Company to bring soccer to the school.August 22, 2022News RoundupNew York Expands Tuition Assistance Program to Cover Part-Time College StudentsNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul has expanded the state’s Tuition Assistance Program with $150 million, thereby allowing the program to cover about 75,000 more students pursuing education part-time.August 19, 2022Previous PagePage 120 of 225Next Page