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Higher Ed Institutions Rethink Relationships With Police Amid Nationwide Protests
Two days after the death of George Floyd — a Black man who died at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer — University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel made an announcement: The university is breaking its ties with the Minneapolis police department. The city department can no longer provide security at campus events or […]
Sports
Dr. Ketra L. Armstrong: Mental Health Support Essential for Student-Athletes
As 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.
African-American
Ousted Lincoln University President May Be Reinstated
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania — one of the nation’s oldest historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) — has been embroiled in a bitter fight following the sudden ouster of its president, Dr. Brenda A. Allen, by the school’s board of trustees.
African-American
Minority Research Scientists Hunt for a COVID-19 Cure
Temporarily 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.
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Leading Higher Ed Stakeholders Offer Advice to Newly-Minted Ph.Ds. Looking for Work
Higher education has been hit with furloughs and layoffs stemming from the economic instability brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The national unemployment rate in April reached a high of 14.7% but dropped to 13.3% in May, the Bureau for Labor Statistics (BLS) reported. However, when broken down by education, individuals with a college degree were less likely to be unemployed.
Community Colleges
Too Early to Assess Fall Enrollment at Community Colleges, Say Experts
While 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.
African-American
Three Atlanta HBCUs Will Go Fully Online This Fall As COVID-19 Cases Rise
Three prominent HBCUs (historically Black colleges or universities) — Morehouse College, Spelman College and Clark Atlanta University — announced on Monday they will remain fully online this fall due to escalating COVID-19 cases nationwide.
African-American
Charles R. Drew U of Medicine and Science Trains Doctors to Tackle Healthcare Disparities
On Aug. 11, more than a half century ago, the nearly all-Black community of Watts in South Central Los Angeles was simmering in a California heatwave. But before the day was done, Watts exploded into violence and flames after an abusive White patrolman arrested a young Black man for driving drunk. The incident touched off […]
African-American
COVID-19 Pandemic Highlights Need to Diversify Healthcare Workforce
The pandemic’s devastating impact on communities of color clarifies the need for diversity among healthcare workers and public health leaders. “We live in a country where your wealth and your socioeconomic status is a big determinant for how healthy you are, how long you will live and whether you live with a higher burden of […]
Sports
Northern Illinois University’s Athletics Director Navigates Unprecedented Times
With the number of COVID-19 cases rising in states that eased social distancing protocols, Sean T. Frazier, associate vice president and director of athletics at Northern Illinois University (NIU), saw hopes dim for the start of college sports in the fall. Still, he’s determined to not only navigate these challenging times, but to forge a positive and enlightened future.
Sports
How the CIAA Will Keep Student-Athletes and Fans Engaged While Fall Sports Are Suspended
On July 9, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, a Division II conference comprising 13 historically Black colleges and universities, announced that NCAA sports competition sponsored by the conference will not take place during the fall of 2020. Now, the association is working on how to keep alumni and fans engaged and excited about their institutions.
Students
Berkeley City College President Dr. Angélica Garcia Sees Education as ‘Pathway for Liberation’
Normally, when a new college president takes office, there’s a lot of handshaking, sitting in the dining hall with students and getting coffee with faculty members. But not for Dr. Angélica Garcia, president of Berkeley City College. Previously the vice president of student services at Skyline College in San Bruno, Calif., she started her new […]
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