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Measles Quarantine Orders at 2 LA Universities

A quarantine order has been issued for students and staff at two Los Angeles universities who may have been exposed to measles and either have not been vaccinated or can’t verify that they have immunity. The University of California, Los Angeles, said that as of Wednesday there were 119 students and 8 faculty members under […]

Teen Accepted to 115 colleges, Offered $3.7M in scholarships

NEW ORLEANS — A New Orleans teenager has been accepted to 115 colleges and universities across the nation. NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune reports Antoinette Love was accepted at every school she applied to and was offered a total of more than $3.7 million in scholarships. She says she plans to visit schools over the next few weeks […]

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Edward Waters College to Offer First Online Degree Program

Edward Waters College (EWC) is on track to launch a new online degree in business administration following recent approval of the program by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. EWC’s first-of-its-kind online program aims to meet the needs of adult learners and other students by providing a virtual opportunity for them […]

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Beto O’Rourke to Deliver Commencement Address at Paul Quinn College

Presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke is scheduled to deliver the commencement address at Paul Quinn College on May 4. O’Rourke, a former congressman from El Paso posted a video announcing the upcoming engagement at the historically Black college based in Dallas. “It’s an all-time honor to return to Paul Quinn College to join the inspiring graduating […]

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Brent Chrite Named Seventh President of Bethune-Cookman

Dr. Brent Chrite, dean of the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver, has been named the seventh president of Bethune-Cookman University. Chrite will take office July 1 amidst numerous challenges for the HBCU. A regional accrediting agency is deciding whether to extend or remove the probationary status of the school, which also […]

Shawn Carter Foundation Takes Students on HBCU College Tour

A group of high-achieving high school students will visit 11 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) as part of the 12th annual Shawn Carter Foundation college bus tour. In partnership with Toyota, the foundation – founded by rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z and his mother Gloria – will provide an opportunity for selected students to meet […]

Reddick Tapped for Diversity Post in Education at UT Austin

University of Texas at Austin associate professor Dr. Richard Reddick has been named the College of Education’s inaugural Associate Dean for Equity, Community Engagement and Outreach. In his new role, Reddick will lead and focus support of the college’s initiatives to advance a culture of social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion among faculty, staff and […]

Dr. LaVar J. Charleston Named Inaugural Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion

Dr. LaVar J. Charleston, an alumnus of the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has been tapped to serve as the school’s first associate dean for diversity and inclusion. He will begin in his new post on June 16, 2019. Charleston, who is currently the assistant vice chancellor of student diversity, engagement, and […]

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Help for Native American Students Celebrating Their Culture at Graduation

Citing restrictive dress codes and uninformed administrators that routinely prevent Native American students from celebrating their heritage and achievements in a culturally appropriate way at graduation ceremonies, the American Indian College Fund (AICF) has partnered with the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) to provide Native students with legal information and communications strategies prior to commencement […]

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Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to Serve as Spelman Commencement Speaker

Keisha Lance Bottoms, the 60th Mayor of Atlanta, will serve as Spelman College’s commencement speaker on Sunday, May 19. During the class of 2019’s commencement ceremony, Bottoms will address the 474 graduating seniors at the all-women’s, historically Black college, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. She will also receive the National Community Service Award. Other award recipients […]

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Dania Matos to Lead Diversity, Equity Efforts at UC Merced

Dania Matos, who is currently the deputy chief diversity officer at William & Mary, has been named associate chancellor of diversity, equity and inclusion at the University of California Merced. Matos is the first appointment to the new position, which will serve on Chancellor Dorothy Leland’s senior leadership team and is charged with advising the […]

Actress Regina Hall to Deliver Commencement Address at Dillard University

Actress Regina Hall is slated to deliver the commencement address at Dillard University on Saturday, May 11. Hall, an award winning actress known for her roles in The Best Man, Think Like a Man and Girls Trip, has a body of work that spans two decades. “I am always looking to elevate new voices for […]

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