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XULA Senior Named Recipient of Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Scholarship

Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) senior Sydney Green has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Scholarship Program, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) announced. Established by the Signore family, the scholarship program honors and celebrates one of the most transformative figures in American history. The program is currently administered and […]

Clarke University Taps Dr. Thom Chesney As Next President

Clarke University officials has named Dr. Thom Chesney as the school’s 16th president. Currently, Chesney is the president of Brookhaven College, a school that is part of the Dallas County Community College District and annually serves over 13,000 students. He also served as associate provost for student success and assessment for the University of Texas […]

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Tufts University Names Dr. Ellise LaMotte Director of the Center for STEM Diversity

Tufts University has named Dr. Ellise LaMotte as the new director of the Center for STEM diversity. Prior to her new role, LaMotte was the director of academic services at Olin College of Engineering and, before that, served in several leadership roles at Babson College. LaMotte earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering technology and […]

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Disability Rights Attorney Carrie Ann Lucas Dies at 47

Nationally known disability rights attorney Carrie Ann Lucas, has died. She was 47 years old. “[Lucas] died after an arbitrary denial from an insurance company caused a plethora of health problems, exacerbating her disabilities and eventually leading to her premature death,” her family and friends wrote in a Facebook post on Lucas’ page. The ultimate […]

Hampton University Alumna Ruth E. Carter Wins Oscar for Best Costume Design

Ruth E. Carter, an alumna of Hampton University, won the Oscar for Best Costume Design on Sunday night for her creative work in the movie “Black Panther”. “I can’t say enough about how the pageantry of the film has connected with people in such a beautiful way,” Carter, 57, told NBC News a month after […]

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The College of New Jersey Opens Food Pantry for Food Insecure Students

The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) has launched the opening of a food pantry for students who may be experiencing food insecurity. Colleges and universities across the country have previously launched similar food pantries in the past few years to help combat the epidemic. TCNJ’s new food pantry will also open to the surrounding community. […]

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Dr. Suresh Garimella Named Next President of University of Vermont

The University of Vermont (UVM) has named Dr. Suresh Garimella, executive vice president for research and partnerships at Purdue University, as its 27th president, effective July 1. “I am deeply honored to be selected the University of Vermont’s next president,” said Garimella, who is also the Goodson Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue. “I […]

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Ohio State’s Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston Named President of Norfolk State University

Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston, senior vice president for student life at Ohio State University, has been named the next president at Norfolk State University, a historically Black college and university located in Virginia. During her tenure at OSU, Adams-Gaston furthered the institution’s approach to the comprehensive student experience, co-curricular plan and involvement opportunities, such as the […]

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Community Colleges

Cuomo to Propose Statewide Child Care Program at Community Colleges

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is planning on asking lawmakers to approve a proposal that would give on-campus child care services for single parents enrolled at community colleges throughout the state. If approved, the proposal would establish the Family Empowerment Community College Pilot program for up to 400 community college students, according to ABC-affiliate station […]

Harvard University Names Janet Mock 2019 Harvard Artist of the Year

Harvard University has named transgender activist, writer, producer, advocate and director Janet Mock as the 2019 Harvard University Artist of the Year. The award will be presented to Mock at the annual Harvard Cultural Rhythms festival on March 9 in Memorial Hall’s Sanders Theatre. Last year, Mock made television history as the first transgender woman […]

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Utah House Approves Legislation to Help Students With Financial Need

The Utah House of Representatives has passed HB260, a bill that would cover the costs of college tuition and fees for four semesters for students with financial hardships to enroll at state colleges, universities and technical colleges. Sponsored by Rep. Derrin Owens, the approved HB260 establishes the Access Utah Promise Scholarship Program. The program will […]

UCF President’s Offer to Resign Accepted by Trustees

University of Central Florida (UCF) president Dr. Dale Whittaker’s letter of resignation has been accepted by university board of trustees just two days after Whittaker offered to leave his position to appease state lawmakers upset about the institution using operating funds for construction costs. Using state operating funds for construction is a violation of state […]

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