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Kevin L. Antoine Appointed as Chief Diversity Officer at Bucks County Community College

Kevin L. Antoine was named chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer at Bucks County Community College in Pennsylvania. Antoine holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Mississippi and a juris doctorate from the College of William & Mary School of Law. He also served in the United States Air Force. Throughout his career, […]

Virginia Tech Launches African Drone and Data Academy in Malawi

Alongside UNICEF, Virginia Tech opened the first African Drone and Data Academy in Lilongwe, Malawi to meet the needs within the health, agriculture and environment sector. In the academy, students will take a 12-week course to develop data and entrepreunership skills. By 2021, the goal is to train around 150 students to be able to […]

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Darryl A. Peal Named NKU’s Chief Diversity Officer

Darryl A. Peal was named Northern Kentucky University’s (NKU) chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer and Title IX Coordinator. He previously served as managing director for external engagement and strategic partnerships at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Peal earned his bachelor’s degree in print and broadcast journalism from Ohio Wesleyan University and his master’s […]

Cory Booker Ends Bid for Presidency

In an email to his supporters, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker announced the end of his 2020 presidential campaign on Monday, citing a lack of funds. “Our campaign has reached the point where we need more money to scale up and continue building a campaign that can win — money we don’t have, and money that […]

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Clark University Appoints Alumnus as President

The Board of Trustees at Clark University in Worcester, Mass., unanimously voted to name alumnus Dr. David B Fithian its 10th president. Currently executive vice president at the University of Chicago, Fithian credits Clark for inspiring him to pursue a life in higher education. Before his time at the University of Chicago, he served in […]

Study Finds Marijuana Use Increase Among College Students in Legalized States

A recent study by Oregon State University found that college student’s use of marijuana have increased within legalized states. According the survey, students in legalized marijuana states were 18% more likely to use marijuana in the past 30 days over students in states that have not legalized the drug. Additionally, the students were also 17% […]

Charles Barkley Donates $1M to Miles College

National Basketball Association (NBA) Hall of Famer Charles Barkley recently donated $1 million to Miles College in Alabama. Barkley has donated to three other historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) including Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University and Alabama A&M University, according to CNN. Barkley’s gift was the largest donation in the school’s history and was […]

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Eastern Michigan University’s Program Digital Divas to Expand Through $500,000 Grant

GameAbove and Mr. October Foundation recently partnered to expand the Eastern Michigan University program Digital Divas by offering $500,000 in funding. Digital Divas aims to encourage more females to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) degrees. Previously, the program only offered a yearly conference. However, with the new funding, it will now include summer […]

CUNY Receives $100,000 to Offer Courses to Local Entrepreneurs

The City University of New York (CUNY) was awarded a $100,000 grant from the Verizon Foundation to create a mentorship programs for small businesses within the city. Entrepreneurs have the opportunity to take introductory courses at CUNY colleges across the five boroughs which will introduce the concepts of using 5G technologies and artificial intelligence within […]

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UVA School of Nursing Receives $20M to Fund Scholarships and Increase Program Diversity

The University of Virginia School of Nursing received $20 million to fund scholarships and increase the program diversity, according to university officials. This is one of many donations given by Bill and Joanne Conway, whose previous grants totaled $15 million. Scholarships will be funded for 10-12 years with a goal of ensuring that nursing students […]

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Rutgers University at Camden’s Chancellor Named Chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Board of Directors

Rutgers University at Camden’s Chancellor Phoebe A. Haddon was named chair of the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. As chancellor, Haddon has advocated for more affordable college access for working class families in New Jersey through the Bridging the Gap program. She has received a number of accolades including the […]

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Texas Southern University President Placed on Administrative Leave

The president of Texas Southern University, a historically Black college in Houston, has been placed on administrative leave. The Board of Regents announced that Dr. Austin A. Lane is on leave with pay and that the chief financial officer, Kenneth Huewitt, will serve as interim president. It is unclear why Lane, the 12th president, was […]

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