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Bentley University Offering Undergrad DEI Major

Bentley University is offering an undergrad diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) major. Starting July 1, students will be able to choose between a Bachelor of Arts degree, focusing on approaches to social justice, and a Bachelor of Science degree, emphasizing DEI in organizational strategy. Both concentrations will pair business courses and arts and sciences courses […]

Bentley University

Postsecondary Value Commission Findings Show Disparities in Postsecondary Education Value

The national Postsecondary Value Commission – supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and managed by the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) – released its final findings – using national and institutional data – confirming wide-ranging disparities in the value of a postsecondary education in terms of race, income, and gender. As such, […]

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Dr. Hari M. Osofsky Appointed Dean of Northwestern Pritzker School of Law

Dr. Hari M. Osofsky has been appointed dean of Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and the Myra and James Bradwell Professor, effective Aug. 1. Osofsky is currently the dean of Penn State Law and the Penn State School of International Affairs and Distinguished Professor of Law, professor of international affairs and professor of geography. Osofsky […]

Hari M. Osofsky

Dr. Marye Anne Fox, Former NC State University Chancellor, Dead at 73

Former North Carolina State University Chancellor Dr. Marye Anne Fox died Sunday night at age 73 at her home in Austin, Texas, after a long illness, The News & Observer reported. Fox is the only woman to have led NC State University, having been appointed chancellor in 1998. In 2004, Fox left NC State to […]

Bellarmine University Business School Partners With Business Incubator to Support Women of Color Entrepreneurs

Bellarmine University’s Rubel School of Business is partnering with a Louisville business incubator to support women of color entrepreneurs. Rubel will give priority registration to its Women of Color Entrepreneurs—Leadership Certificate program to two members of the AMPED Russell Technology Business Incubator. The incubator will guarantee spots in its one-year program for the winner and […]

Bellarmine University

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US Black Chambers, Inc. and Uber Provide 10,000 Free Rides to Vaccine Appointments in Select Cities

U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) and Uber are working together to provide free rides to vaccine appointments in certain cities, addressing the transportation barrier to vaccinations. Individuals in seven cities – Baltimore, Ferguson, Houston, Long Island, New Orleans, Oakland, and Washington – will have access to 10,000 free round-trip rides to vaccination appointments. “The USBC […]

US Black Chambers, Inc.

Achieving the Dream’s Advisory Group Releases Research Agenda Around Student Parents

To increase equitable access and completion rates, Achieving the Dream’s (ATD) Community College Women Succeed advisory group recently released a research agenda focused on the needs of student parents. With women representing over half of community college students, one-third are mothers while 60% are single parents, according to ATD. The group—which consists of leaders from […]

Dr. Nakeshia N. Williams Appointed Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Hollins University

Dr. Nakeshia N. Williams has been appointed vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion at Hollins University. Williams was an associate professor in the educator preparation department in the College of Education at North Carolina A&T State University. A licensed professional counselor, Williams holds a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction with a concentration in urban […]

Nakeshia N. Williams

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Morehouse College Celebrates the Life of Dr. Tobe Johnson

Morehouse College is honoring the late Dr. Tobe Johnson, professor emeritus and Morehouse’s longest-serving faculty member, having been associated with the school for more than 70 years as student, alum, faculty and administrator. Johnson died last week. Johnson taught at the school for 59years as Avalon professsor and chair of the political science department. He […]

Washington and Lee University to Decide on Potential Name Change in June

Washington and Lee University announced last week that it will decide on whether it will change its name in June, WSLS reported. This decision comes after a debate that started late last year regarding the school’s name. Some argued that changing its name would improve campus diversity and create a welcoming environment. The school has […]

Washington and Lee University

Terrence Cheng Appointed President of Connecticut State College and Universities System

Terrence Cheng has been appointed president of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system, NBC Connecticut reported. Cheng is currently serving as campus director of the University of Connecticut Stamford campus and faculty in the English department. Cheng holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Binghamton University and a MFA in fiction from the University […]

Community Colleges

New Jersey Bill Would Allow County Colleges to Build On-Campus Housing

A New Jersey bill may lead to community college students in the state getting on-campus housing, NJ.com reported. The bill, A246, which allows colleges to build dorms, dining halls and other service facilities, was approved by the Assembly Higher Education Committee last week. The bill would also allow county college board of trustees to create […]

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