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Section: Demographics
African-American
Study: Black Students Have Lower Completion Rates Than Other Racial/Ethnic Groups
Black students have lower six-year completion rates for degrees or certificate programs than any other racial or ethnic group, according to a recent Lumina Foundation-Gallup 2023 State of Higher Education study.
February 9, 2023
African-American
St. Thomas University Law School Named Benjamin L. Crump College of Law
The College of Law at St. Thomas University will be renamed the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law, making the law school the U.S.’s first to be named after a practicing Black attorney.
February 8, 2023
Demographics
The Teagle Foundation Builds Diversity and Access in Liberal Arts
Dr. Andrew Delbanco, president of The Teagle Foundation, is a fierce supporter of liberal arts in higher ed.
February 3, 2023
African-American
N.C. A&T Honors 63rd Anniversary of the A&T Four Woolworth’s Department Store Sit-In
N.C. A&T hosted a celebration Feb. 1 for the 63rd anniversary of the A&T Four’s Woolworth’s Department Store sit-in.
February 2, 2023
African-American
College Board Unveils New AP African American Studies Course
College Board debuts new AP African American Studies course, amid racist backlash.
February 1, 2023
African-American
SUNY Cortland to Host Inaugural Abraham Lincoln DeMond 1889 Day In Honor of First African American Alum
SUNY Cortland will be formally having its inaugural Abraham Lincoln DeMond 1889 Day, in honor of the school’s first African American alum – in 1889 – amid prejudicial policies and segregation.
January 27, 2023
African-American
Educational Institutions Play Vital Role in Teaching American Public
Dr. Elizabeth Alexander, president of the Mellon Foundation, and Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III expressed their concern regarding legislation restricting what parts of history can be taught in states across the country.
January 27, 2023
Health
CVS Health to Partner with Higher Ed Institutions to Help Address Barriers to Care in Underserved Communities
CVS Health has announced an initiative to help address barriers to care in underserved U.S. communities, and some higher ed institutions are taking part.
January 27, 2023
Latinx
Dr. Marta Yera Cronin Appointed First Latina President of Delaware County Community College
Dr. Marta Yera Cronin will become president of Delaware County Community College, making her the second woman and the first Latina to lead the school.
January 25, 2023
Reports & Data
‘Great Resigners’ Report Shows Opportunity for Higher Ed
Two-thirds reported taking an online course to improve their job prospects
January 24, 2023
Social Justice
American Sociological Association Releases Sociological Guide to Race, Racism, and Antiracism Educational Efforts
The American Sociological Association has released a sociological guide that explains concepts of race and racism and the importance of antiracism educational efforts.
January 24, 2023
Reports & Data
Study Investigates Racial Minority Student Law School Experiences
Having meaningful relationships with law school faculty and staff is essential for underrepresented racial minority students as they decide on law school options, adjust to academic environments, and negotiate in-school experiences, a recent study found.
January 24, 2023
African-American
Dr. David Emmanuel Goatley Becomes First Black President of Fuller Theological Seminary
Dr. David Emmanuel Goatley is now president of Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the the institution’s first Black president.
January 23, 2023
Students
The PhD Project Opens Membership Eligibility to DACA Recipients
DACA recipients – Dreamers – can now apply to join The PhD Project, a non-profit working to diversify business schools and the business world.
January 23, 2023
Faculty & Staff
NIH Grants $2 Million to Support Underrepresented Minority Faculty at PWIs
Faculty from the University of Kentucky, Vanderbilt University, and University of North Carolina Greensboro have received $2 million from the NIH to support underrepresented minority faculty at predominantly white U.S. institutions.
January 19, 2023
African-American
Dr. Rema Vassar Elected First Black Woman Chair of Michigan State University Board of Trustees
Dr. Rema Vassar has been elected next board chair of Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees, making her the first Black woman to do so.
January 13, 2023
Women
Coconino Community College Partners with Women’s Foundation of the State of Arizona for Free Tuition Pathway for Single Mothers
Coconino Community College has partnered with the Women’s Foundation of the State of Arizona to launch the Pathways for Single Moms Program, potentially giving women free tuition for certificates in 11 career tracks and free childcare.
January 13, 2023
Community Colleges
Higher Education Can Connect Diverse Students to Lucrative, Technical Careers
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce expects to see a massive shortage of skilled workers in 2023, and two and four-year institutions can take advantage of the opportunities technical, trade, and apprenticeship programs can provide students.
January 12, 2023
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