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News Roundup: Page 183
News Roundup
SREB Establishes Dual Enrollment Initiative to Address Inequity, Affordability Concerns
Under the Southern Regional Education Board’s (SREB) new initiative, a panel of universities, agencies and legislatures will discuss student inequity and financial concerns within dual enrollment programs. The initiative will address college affordability, provide quality educational experiences for students from all backgrounds and help states meet their educational attainment and workforce goals. Last week, at […]
Students
Scholarship Created to Diversify Local News Industry
The Local Media Consortium (LMC) and the Local Media Association (LMA) is looking to increase diversity in the local news industry through a new scholarship opportunity. Alongside the Google News Initiative, LMC and LMA has established 50 scholarships for underrepresented individuals to attend a journalism professional development event in Chicago from Sep. 17-19. The conference, […]
African-American
Seminary Creates Fund for Reparations
Earlier this month, the Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) created a $1.7 million fund for reparations, “putting one of the oldest Episcopalian schools at the forefront of a movement among universities and other groups seeking to reconcile slavery’s enduring legacy in their organizations” reported The Washington Post. “This is a start. As we seek to mark […]
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Public Charter School Leaders to Protest Current Democratic Presidential Candidates
To protest the current Democratic presidential candidate’s insufficient support for public charter schools, a rally will be held Sep. 11 in Houston, Texas. According to a Coalition for Charter Schools press release, more than three million students attend public charter schools every day and many are from under-served communities. Participants in the rally will include […]
Students
Joan Johnson, Co-Founder of Johnson Products Company, Dies at 89
Joan Johnson, co-founder of the Black hair care business Johnson Products Company, died Friday at the age of 89 after suffering with a long illness, according to CNN. In 1954, she created the company alongside her husband George Johnson in Chicago. Johnson Products became the first Black-owned company to be traded on the American Stock […]
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Virginia Governor Selects First Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Dr. Janice Underwood was named Virginia’s first director of diversity, equity and inclusion by Governor Ralph Northam. Underwood previously served as the director of diversity initiatives at Old Dominion University. In her new position, Underwood will promote inclusivity within the state government as well as develop strategic plans to address systemic inequities. “I am deeply […]
News Roundup
Alabama Dean of Students Resigns After Far-Right Organization Criticizes Tweets
Dr. Jamie Riley, assistant vice president and dean of students at the University of Alabama, resigned last week after his tweets condemning systematic racism and police were criticized by far-right website Breitbart News. Riley’s tweets from over two years ago were featured in Breitbart’s article which discussed Black academic’s observations about racism in the United […]
News Roundup
A New Partnership Supports the Guided Pathways Movement
The Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) and Sova, a higher education consulting company, are partnering on a certificate in guided pathways implementation, an educational approach that focuses on helping students plan out and complete their academic paths. Faculty members can earn the new credential starting next fall. The guided pathways movement has led […]
HBCUs
Papa Johns Founder Donates $1M to Simmons College
Papa Johns founder John Schnatter recently donated $1 million to Simmons College of Kentucky. This comes more than a year after he resigned from the pizza-chain after using a racial slur during a conference call and receiving backlash about his comments regarding National Football League players protesting the national anthem. However, his past was not […]
STEM
Donation to Help Spelman Further Grow STEM Education
With the Department of Defense’s $2 million donation, Spelman College will continue to grow and diversify science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. The gift will fund the establishment of the Center of Excellence for Minority Women in STEM, to allow for research, professional development opportunities and training modules. Spelman will also launch an annual […]
HBCUs
Hampton University Houses Displaced Bahamian Students For a Free Semester
Hampton University will take in students from University of the Bahamas in the wake of Hurricane Dorian. Students displaced by the hurricane will be able to spend the fall semester at the historically Black university for free, complete with room and board. “I think this agreement is something that can be helpful to a great […]
News Roundup
Maryland Colleges Receive $49M in Grant Funding
The Maryland Board of Public Works approved $49 million in grant funding for the state’s higher education institutions. The four capital grants, administered by the Maryland Department of General Services’ Capital Grants Division, will go to Anne Arundel Community College, Allegany College of Maryland, the Community College of Baltimore County and Montgomery College. Anne Arundel […]
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