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‘Protect Students, Faculty and Staff of Color’: Emory U’s Student Newspaper Editorial to Incoming President

An editorial in Emory University’s student newspaper calls on newly-appointed president Gregory Fenves to “protect students, faculty and staff of color.” Fenves, currently president of the University of Texas at Austin, was named Emory president on April 7. He begins his new position on August 1. “As we welcome Fenves to the Emory community and […]

Gregory L. Fenves

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UCLA Law Professor Wonders on Twitter if One of His Chinese Students Brought Back Coronavirus

Stephen Bainbridge, a University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law professor, wondered last week on Twitter whether one of his Chinese students brought back the coronavirus from China, reported Law 360 and Above The Law. After a strongly worded letter of condemnation from the school’s students, for racism and xenophobia, Bainbridge apologized publicly […]

Stephen Bainbridge

Dartmouth Dean Warns Students of Disciplinary Action if They Don’t Socially Distance

After receiving several complaints about Dartmouth College students gathering in contravention of coronavirus social distancing guidelines, the school’s dean this week sent a letter to undergraduates warning them of strict disciplinary action, including suspension, if they violate the institution’s handbook rules, reported CBS Boston. The handbook says students must follow local, state and federal law, […]

Harris-Stowe State University Names Dr. Corey S. Bradford Sr. New President

Harris-Stowe State University on Thursday named Dr. Corey S. Bradford Sr. its president. Bradford Sr., a native of St. Louis, Missouri, is currently senior vice president for business affairs at Prairie View A&M University. He will begin his new position at St. Louis-based Harris-Stowe on May 1, according to a university statement. “The Board is […]

Dr. Corey S. Bradford Sr.

The New School President Makes $100,000 Pledge to Student Emergency Assistance Program

On his first day as president of The New School in New York City, Dr. Dwight A. McBride made a personal pledge of $100,000 to the university’s Student Emergency Assistance Program. The program provides short-term financial support to students with specific, urgent needs. Right now, the program is focusing on needs arising from the COVID-19 […]

U of Illinois Creates $36 Million Financial Aid Fund With Federal, Other Monies

The University of Illinois said on Thursday it has created a $36 million financial aid fund for students in need, with federal money from the coronavirus stimulus package, institutional funding and private fundraising. The funds will help undergraduate and graduate students cover tuition, housing and other costs at a time when the coronavirus pandemic has […]

Timothy Killeen

Meharry Medical College Hopes to Test COVID-19 Anti-Viral in Two Weeks

A scientist at Meharry Medical College, a historically Black institution, said he is two weeks away from testing an anti-virus that could potentially prevent COVID-19, the easily transmittable respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus, which has taken 26,708 lives in the U.S. as of Thursday, reported NBC News. With much of those cases disproportionately affecting […]

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FDA Approves Low-Cost Ventilator Developed by U of Minnesota

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a low-cost ventilator developed by the University of Minnesota with an aim to treat COVID-19 patients, reported the Associated Press. The mechanical ventilator, called the Coventor, is compact and easy to use, said the university on its website. Unlike commercial mechanical ventilators, the Coventor doesn’t require pressurized […]

Howard University Football Alum Sean D. Boynes Dies From COVID-19 Complications

Sean D. Boynes, a three-year member of Howard University’s Bison football team (1991-93), died earlier this month of complications related to COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus, reported HBCU Gameday. In 1993, Boynes was part of the squad that went 11-0 in their path to a first Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference title and a […]

College Board Cancels June 6 SAT, May Provide Home Test in the Fall

The College Board said on Wednesday it has canceled the June 6 SAT and SAT Subject Test in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The decision to cancel was taken “to keep students safe, and in alignment with public health guidance and school closures across 192 countries,” the board said. It also said that it may […]

Pennsylvania’s Public Universities Projected to Lose $100 Million in Spring Semester

Pennsylvania’s 14 public universities are projected to lose $70-100 million this spring semester, mainly because of room and board refunds to students following the shutdown of campuses due to the coronavirus pandemic, reported The Philadelphia Inquirer. In addition, with the state projecting a budget shortfall of up to $4 billion, Republicans in the state legislature […]

Daniel Greenstein

Class Action Lawsuit Against Liberty University for ‘Profiting From’ The Pandemic

A Liberty University student has filed a class action lawsuit against the institution accusing it of “profiting from the COVID-19 pandemic,” reported The Hill. The suit is seeking refunds for students who paid tuition and other fees for the spring semester. The plaintiff, who identified only as “Student A” for fear of retaliation and harassment, […]

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