Arrman KyawAfrican-AmericanVSU Possibly Offering Nation’s First-Ever History Course on HBCUsAs the fall semester is already underway virtually for students at Virginia State University, one VSU history course, History 349 – HBCU History, “is getting national attention because it may be the country’s first-ever class to teach about the origins of Historically Black Colleges and Universities,” WWBT-TV reported. According to WWBT-TV, “this new 300 level course […]September 9, 2020News RoundupGW Faculty Senate to Debate Resolution on Censure of President LeBlancThe Faculty Senate will debate a resolution to censure George Washington University President Thomas LeBlanc over the appointment of Heather Swain at its meeting Friday, The GW Hatchet reported. According to The GW Hatchet, “Swain, who was hired last month as the new vice president for communications and marketing, withdrew her offer after widespread criticism […]September 9, 2020News RoundupSIUE Hiring New Faculty Members to Increase Diversity in EducatorsSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is hiring four new faculty members at the urging of Dr. Robin Hughes, dean of the SIUE school of education, health and human behavior, KMOV4 reported. The cluster hire was requested by Hughes, “who stressed the need for hiring more faculty of color,” according to KMOV4. “We know that it […]September 9, 2020Previous PagePage 225 of 225
