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Faculty & Staff

Northern Michigan University Faculty Call for Pay Raises

Northern Michigan University faculty are calling for pay raises after they say they agreed to a one-year pay freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Detroit News reported. NMU proposed a two-year contract with no increase in base pay with a 1% bonus, union leader Dwight Brady said. The current contract expires June 30. “Last […]

Northern Michigan University

Excelencia in Education to Host Virtual Briefing on History of HSIs

Excelencia in Education, partnering with University of Texas at Austin, will host a virtual briefing on the history of Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs). The event, “National Briefing on 25 Years of HSIs: Accelerating Latino Student Success,” will take place 1 – 2 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, Apr. 21. Featured speakers include Excelencia in Education President […]

Dr. Miguel Cardona

African-American

UC San Diego Approves Undergrad Degree in Black Diaspora and African American Studies

University of California San Diego has approved an undergraduate degree in Black Diaspora and African American Studies. The African American Studies program will administer the degree and continue to offer the minor as well. New majors will be accepted starting fall quarter 2022. “One of the overarching goals of the new degree is to help […]

Benedict College Marching Band to Perform at 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Benedict College Marching Tiger Band of Distinction has been chosen to perform in the 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to represent South Carolina, marking the band’s first Parade appearance. “The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a quintessential holiday tradition,” said Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, President and CEO of Benedict College. “I can think of no […]

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African-American

Cleveland Avenue Foundation for Education Celebrates Black Excellence in Education

The Cleveland Avenue Foundation for Education (The CAFE) will hold The 1954 Project Presents: The 2021 Luminary Awards to celebrate Black excellence in education. The 1954 Project aims to provide support to diverse Black non-profit leaders in education to accelerate their impact. The event will take place virtually 11 a.m. CDT, Apr. 28. “The event […]

The Cleveland Avenue Foundation for Education (The CAFE)

Posse Foundation Partner with Miranda Family Fund and CalArts to Launch Creative Arts Scholarships

The Posse Foundation has partnered with the Miranda Family Fund and the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) to launch a creative arts pipeline to arts-oriented colleges and universities, according to Posse officials. The program, called the Arts Posse Initiative, will select winners for leadership potential and artistic ability. Arts Posse Scholars will get full-tuition […]

Posse Foundation

Dr. Pamela Whitten Named IU President

Dr. Pamela Whitten has been appointed as the first female president of Indiana University, the school announced. Currently serving as president of Kennesaw State University, Whitten has also held roles at the University of Georgia, University of Kansas Medical Center and Michigan State University. Throughout her career, Whitten’s research has focused on telemedicine. In addition […]

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Faculty & Staff

Hampton University Faculty and Staff Required to Get Vaccinated for COVID-19

Hampton University faculty and staff will be required to get vaccinated for COVID-19, barring a medical or religious exemption, Daily Press reported. Faculty and staff must email a copy of their vaccination card – proving they are fully vaccinated – or exemption documentation by May 31. “We look forward to safely welcoming our Hampton University […]

African-American

House Panel Votes to Advance Reparations Measure

The House Judiciary Committee voted 25-17 Wednesday to advance a measure that would form a commission to examine the nation’s slavery past and recommend reparations to the descendants of slaves, the Associated Press reported. Yet, the likelihood of the bill passing in Congress remain slim. The House bill has no Republicans among 176 co-sponsors and […]

Georgetown University and American University Require Matriculating Students to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

Georgetown University and American University will require students matriculating there this fall to be COVID-19 vaccinated, 7 News reported. “Following the guidance of our Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Ranit Mishori, and our Public Health Advisory group, and in consultation with student, staff, and faculty leaders, we will require undergraduate and graduate students at the […]

Georgetown University

Son of Jerry Falwell Jr. Ousted as VP at Liberty University

Trey Falwell, son of former Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr., is out of his vice president job at the school, POLITICO reported. According to Liberty University spokesperson Scott Lamb, Falwell’s ouster occurred this week, Approximately eight months ago Jerry Falwell Jr. resigned as president amid allegations of inappropriate personal behavior and financial self-dealing. The […]

Liberty University

Dr. Lorenzo Esters Named Indianapolis Campus Chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College

Dr. Lorenzo Esters has been named Indianapolis campus chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College, Inside Indiana Business reported. Esters is vice president for advancement and member engagement with the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). In the past, Esters served as executive director for higher education partnerships within the Global Education Division of Educational […]

Dr. Lorenzo Esters

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