Lois ElfmanHomeGuide Outlines Benefits of Institutional Collaboration with Head StartThe Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) has released a guide detailing how to forge much-needed collaborations with Head Start.September 14, 2020MilitaryVanderbilt’s Bass Military Scholars Program Helps Veterans Hone Skills Applicable to the Civilian WorldHonorably discharged military veterans may apply for $25,000 per year to pursue graduate studies in five schools at Vanderbilt University.September 9, 2020MilitaryLiving History: Meet the First African American to Serve as Air Force Chief of StaffOn June 9th, the United States Senate unanimously confirmed Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. to become Air Force chief of staff, making him the first African American to lead a branch of the U.S. military. Brown’s confirmation came shortly after he made a video in which he discussed what he was thinking in the wake […]September 4, 2020WomenThe Air Force’s First Female African American Fighter Pilot Is Paving the Way For Women of ColorThe Air Force’s first female African American fighter pilot is focused on helping others achieve their goals. Although Lt. Col. Shawna Rochelle Kimbrell officially retired from the Air Force last spring, she is still making her mark on future officers at the Air Force Academy. She is teaching physical education and is the director of […]September 4, 2020African-AmericanJohn Thompson Leaves a Legacy of Advocacy and Social JusticeCoach John Thompson Jr., was not only the first Black coach to win a national championship in college basketball, but also a fierce advocate for Black and low-income student-athletes.August 31, 2020InternationalReport Highlights Role International Students Can Play in Growing US EconomyNext100, a startup think tank of The Century Foundation that is focused on developing policies that promote diversity, inclusion and equity, has published a proposal from Next100 policy entrepreneur Taif Jany titled, “Keeping Talent in America.” In the report, Jany notes that as the U.S. economy tries to recover from COVID-19, there needs to be a long-term strategy for economic growth and workforce development which includes offering a pathway to permanent residency for international students.August 27, 2020SportsSome Student Athletes Playing a Leading Role When It Comes to Social Justice AdvocacyThroughout the country, student-athletes and former student-athletes are taking action to address systemic racism, inequality and injustice.August 20, 2020SportsDr. Ketra L. Armstrong: Mental Health Support Essential for Student-AthletesAs athletic departments navigate this time of uncertainty, Dr. Ketra L. Armstrong of the University of Michigan says attention to mental health for student-athletes, coaches and administrators must be a priority.July 24, 2020African-AmericanMinority Research Scientists Hunt for a COVID-19 CureTemporarily putting aside their ongoing research, scientists are addressing the impact of COVID-19 on communities of color and seeking solutions. The COVID-19 pandemic hit Black communities around the United States quickly and furiously. While all of the country has felt the devastation of this virus, communities with limited access to healthcare have been hit hardest.July 23, 2020Community CollegesToo Early to Assess Fall Enrollment at Community Colleges, Say ExpertsWhile some experts are expecting a jump in the popularity of two-year institutions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the data doesn’t yet reflect such a trend, and many say it’s too early to tell what the fall holds in store. A lot may depend on whether four-year colleges decide to keep instruction mostly remote.July 21, 2020Previous PagePage 8 of 41Next Page
