Arrman KyawHBCUsClark Atlanta University Receives $10 Million from NSF for Initiative to Increase Black People in Data ScienceClark Atlanta University has received a $10 million award from the National Science Foundation INCLUDES program to establish an initiative aimed at increasing the number of Black people in data science and advance social justice in the field.August 5, 2022Faculty & StaffMore Than 100 Cal State Long Beach Faculty Come Out in Support of Colleague Who Alleged Racial Profiling from Campus PoliceMore than 100 Cal State Long Beach faculty have signed a letter supporting colleague Dr. Steven Osuna, who has accused campus police of racial profiling and discrimination when an officer refused to unlock a door May 25.August 5, 2022Faculty & StaffUniversity of Idaho Law School Discrimination Case Will Go to TrialA discrimination case involving University of Idaho College of Law professor Shaakirrah Sanders will go to trial, giving Sanders the chance to argue that she was discriminated against by school deans.August 5, 2022News RoundupDr. Myra Blanco Appointed Senior Faculty Fellow for Virginia Tech Office of Research and InnovationDr. Myra Blanco has been appointed senior faculty fellow for the Virginia Tech Office of Research and Innovation.August 5, 2022Leadership & PolicyDr. Nasser Paydar Confirmed as Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary EducationDr. Nasser Paydar has been confirmed as assistant secretary for postsecondary education.August 5, 2022InstitutionsSan Diego Community College District Receives $975,000 Federal Grant to Expand Free Online Textbook ProgramSan Diego Community College District has received a $975,000 federal grant to expand a free online textbook program. The money will be used to create more zero-textbook-cost courses, which use free digital materials.August 4, 2022News RoundupMorgan State University Joins Amazon's Career Choice Pre-Paid Tuition Program for EmployeesMorgan State University will become an ‘Education Partner’ for Amazon's Career Choice program, allowing Amazon hourly employees in Maryland and neighboring states to pursue a degree or learn new skills at Morgan with pre-paid tuition covered by Amazon.August 4, 2022DemographicsStudy Investigates High School Student Attitudes About Higher EdHalf of high school students wonder if college is worth the investment, according to a recent study.August 4, 2022StudentsStudy Finds Black Medical Students at HBCU Med Schools Reported Greater Sense of Belonging and Higher Scholastic ConfidenceBlack medical students attending historically Black medical schools reported greater senses of belonging and higher confidence in their scholastic abilities than those at predominantly white medical schools.August 4, 2022News RoundupMaine Community Colleges Applications Increased By 13.4% Since Last Year, Free Tuition Program in PlayMaine Community Colleges is currently faring better than before the pandemic, with new applications up 13.4% since last year, higher than pre-pandemic application numbers in 2019.August 3, 2022Previous PagePage 125 of 225Next Page
