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African-American
Bill Clinton, Activists, and Others Honored at King Day Celebration
At the National Action Network’s Martin Luther King Day Civil Rights Breakfast, the organization honored a diverse array of leaders for their humanitarian work, including former President Bill Clinton. Speakers and award winners stressed the importance of gun control, accessible education and other policy areas against the backdrop of an increasingly polarized country.
Community Colleges
In Indiana, McDonald’s Partners With Ivy Tech Community College to Offer Tuition Assistance
McDonalds and Ivy Tech Community College announced a partnership that would address educational attainment gaps and provide more affordable college options within the state of Indiana.
MSIs
Colleges and Universities Pause to Commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.
Throughout this weekend and into the federal Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday on Monday, institutions of higher learning across the country will be celebrating the life and legacy of King, the noted civil rights leader.
Latest News
What’s Next For the Modern Language Association?
The Modern Language Association (MLA), founded in 1883, hosts one of the preeminent conferences for scholars of language and literature. Long known for its rigorous scholarship, overwhelming number of sessions and aura of anxiety from harried graduate students rushing to and from job interviews, the convention has undergone changes in recent years to be less stressful, more professional development-oriented and more inclusive.
Students
Wake Forest Supporting First-Generation Students Via Magnolia Scholars Program
With the rise in tuition costs, Wake Forest University looked to develop an opportunity for all students to be able to attend the institution without the financial burden. The establishment of the Magnolia Scholars program created an opportunity for first-generation students to receive financial aid, mentorship and college transition assistance.
Latest News
Report Details Liberal Arts Education ROI
A new report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) examines how the degrees that liberal arts colleges confer have substantial returns on investment (ROI) in the long-term.
Students
Study Finds Imposter Syndrome Higher Among First Generation Students
Imposter syndrome describes the unfounded belief that one is unworthy of his or her accomplishments, and according to new research, first-generation college students are more likely to suffer from it. The study, published in Social Psychological and Personality Science, focused on a group of 818 freshmen and sophomore students pursuing science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields.
Campus Climate
Syracuse University Establishes Committee to Address Campus Climate Issues
In response to a number of racist and bias-related incidents on Syracuse University’s campus, the university announced the establishment of the Board of Trustees Special Committee on University Climate, Diversity and Inclusion.
Latest News
Houston Program Aims to Help Boys of Color Attain Higher Education
The Houston Independent School District’s Miles Ahead Scholars Program aims to increase the number of Black males pursuing higher education through support and mentorship.
African-American
Study: Black and Latino Students Often Left out of Advanced Coursework
Whether it’s lack of resources or lack of opportunity, a study from The Education Trust finds that Black and Latino students across the country are being denied valuable educational opportunities.
Faculty & Staff
New Chair of Theater at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee Aims to Increase Opportunities for Women in the Industry
Patsy Collins Bandes was named chair of theater at Boston Conservatory at Berklee. She now has plans to make diversity a central part of her work.
African-American
Wake Forest University Confronts Slavery Past Through New Project
Over the past three years, Wake Forest University has focused on uncovering their connection and history with slavery through several initiatives.In addition to joining the Universities Studying Slavery (USS) consortium, Wake Forest launched the Slavery, Race and Memory project last spring. The project consists of a lecture series and offers professors course enhancement grants.
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