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Morgan State Bolsters Journalism School with Jason Johnson
Dr. Jason Johnson — a frequent commentator on cable news — has accepted a tenured professorship in the School of Global Journalism & Communication at Morgan State University, the Black college located in Baltimore.
August 16, 2016
Students
Rallying Millennials to Vote
Despite their large population (83 million), millennials vote at lower rates than their share of the population.
August 16, 2016
Students
Vanderbilt Pays $1.2M to Remove ‘Confederate’ from Dorm Name
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ― Vanderbilt University announced Monday that it will pay more than a million dollars to remove an inscription containing the word “Confederate” from one of its campus dorms. The private university has referred to the Confederate Memorial Hall simply as “Memorial Hall” since 2002, but was blocked in court from changing the name […]
August 15, 2016
Students
Diverse Docket: Howard University Prevails in Title IX Suit
Howard University has defeated a lawsuit by a former graduate student who claimed she was wrongfully denied readmission twice to the doctoral program in history.
August 15, 2016
Students
Minorities Among Financial Aid Administrators Find Volunteering Invaluable
When it comes to moving up as a minority professional in the world of student financial aid, one of the best things you can do is to volunteer for a professional association.
August 15, 2016
Students
Report: Americans More Concerned About Wealth-based Achievement Gaps Than Racial Inequities
Americans are more concerned about—and more supportive of—proposals to close wealth-based achievement gaps among students than they are about Black-White or Hispanic-White gaps, according to a new report.
August 14, 2016
Students
Report: Americans More Concerned About Wealth-based Achievement Gaps Than Racial Inequities
Americans are more concerned about—and more supportive of—proposals to close wealth-based achievement gaps among students than they are about Black-White or Hispanic-White gaps, according to a new report.
August 14, 2016
Students
Diverse Students Gather From Across Nation to Celebrate Academic Success
A diverse group of more than 700 top-performing high school students from across the nation gathered at George Washington University over the weekend to celebrate their academic success, connect with college recruiters and corporations, and pledge to make the world a better place.
August 14, 2016
Students
Sociology Professor: Milwaukee Riots Not a Surprise
Even before Milwaukee erupted into violence this weekend over a police shooting, the highly segregated rust-belt city had long been considered a powder keg just waiting to explode.
August 14, 2016
Students
Critiquing the Anti-Blackness in Mentoring
By fixing a CRT (critical race theory) lens over mentoring programs, practitioners can recognize and maintain a focus on issues that plague Black youth in economically blighted communities.
August 11, 2016
Students
Former Swimmer, University Reach Settlement in Hazing Case
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — A former Western Kentucky University swimmer has reached a settlement in a lawsuit in which he claimed to have been hazed and assaulted by his teammates. Attorney Vanessa Cantley was quoted by the Daily News as saying that her client Collin Craig had reached a confidential resolution with all parties named […]
August 10, 2016
Students
California Lawmaker Drops Lawsuits in Religious School Bill
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A California lawmaker announced Wednesday he is removing a contentious provision of his bill that would have allowed LGBT students to more easily sue religious schools for discrimination, conceding defeat to religious colleges that had launched a campaign against it. The measure would have eliminated a longstanding exemption from state anti-discrimination laws […]
August 10, 2016
Students
California Federation of Teachers Calls for ED to Delist ACCJC as Accreditor
A coalition of two California unions and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) filed a new complaint against the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC).
August 10, 2016
Students
Gap Year Students: Another Form of Diversity
The recent announcement that First Daughter Malia Obama would be taking a “Gap Year” before starting Harvard University in 2017 has shed new light (and increased popularity) on a path typically taken by students in Europe and Australia.
August 10, 2016
Students
Dibinga Uses Spoken Word to Advocate for Social Justice
Dr. Omékongo Dibinga, a Congolese American and a professor of cross cultural communication at American University, teaches students the hard truths about power, race and culture.
August 10, 2016
Students
DC-UP Seeks Top Students Through Generous Scholarship
In an effort to woo the top students in Washington, D.C., UDC is offering generous scholarships through a program called DC-UP.
August 9, 2016
Students
Hundreds Set to Gather for Urban Education Conference
Hundreds of individuals who are concerned about the educational plight of youth in urban schools, will gather in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in November for the 2nd Biennial International Conference on Urban Education.
August 9, 2016
Students
Diverse Conversations: Is the Federal Government Behind the Rising Cost of Higher Education?
If it seems like college is more expensive than ever before — and with less return on investment than in previous generations — it’s not your imagination. Consider this: today, a degree is a requirement for more entry-level jobs than before. This will be even truer in the future. In fact, according to the Committee […]
August 8, 2016
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