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Section: Demographics
African-American
Southern University Names Christopher Brown Provost, VP
Former Alcorn State University President Dr. M. Christopher Brown has been named provost and vice president for academic affairs of the Southern University System, a newly-created position.
September 27, 2015
African-American
Tough Road Ahead for HBCU Initiative Boss Toldson
Dr. Ivory Toldson, who was officially named executive director of the White House Initiative on HBCUs last week, said his “first priority will be to continue existing, and devise new, strategies to sustain and expand federal support to HBCUs.”
September 27, 2015
Latinx
Diverse on the Go
VP for Business Development/Technology Ralph Newell and Advertising Account Manager Ndjia Kakumba are representing Diverse at the CUPA-HR Annual Conference at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek in Orlando. You can find them at booth #308.
September 24, 2015
Latinx
$5.3M in Grants Issued to Combat Native American Education ‘Crisis’
The Departments of the Interior and Education announced that $5.3 million in grants will go to Native American tribal organizations to help improve college readiness among tribal youth.
September 24, 2015
Students
KATRICE W. JONES MORGAN
KATRICE W. JONES MORGAN has been appointed an additional post of director of diversity and inclusion for The University of Tennessee College of Law. Morgan is assistant dean for student affairs in the College of Law. She holds a bachelor’s from the University of Tennessee and a juris doctor from Loyola University New Orleans.
September 24, 2015
Faculty & Staff
WANDA K. LAWRENCE
WANDA K. LAWRENCE has been appointed chair of the Department of Nursing at North Carolina Central University (NCCU). She was a full professor at Winston-Salem State University. Lawrence earned a bachelor’s from NCCU, a master’s from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a doctorate from Capella University.
September 24, 2015
Faculty & Staff
MITZI MONTOYA
MITZI MONTOYA has been appointed dean of the College of Business at Oregon State University. She was vice president and dean of entrepreneurship and innovation at Arizona State University. Montoya earned a bachelor’s and a doctorate from Michigan State University.
September 24, 2015
Asian American Pacific Islander
Feds: Princeton Didn’t Discriminate Against Asian Applicants
The federal Department of Education has declared that there is no evidence that Princeton University discriminates against Asian and Asian-American applicants.
September 23, 2015
Students
Louisiana Colleges Unite in Support of Hazing Prevention
In support of National Hazing Prevention Week, a group of Louisiana colleges and universities have planned a series of events to train a spotlight on the issue of hazing.
September 23, 2015
Latinx
Excelencia Lauds Successful Latino Academic Achievement Programs
The 2015 Celebración de Excelencia kicked off Tuesday night with recognition of the 2015 Examples of Excelencia, or programs that are advancing Latino academic success.
September 23, 2015
Latinx
HSIs Coming to Terms with Identity, Mission
As the nation continues to see a rise in the Hispanic population, higher education institutions are looking to identify ways to better serve the students of this population.
September 23, 2015
Sports
Private Rhode Island College Opens Business School in China
A private Rhode Island university is giving Chinese students the chance to earn an American business degree without ever leaving China.
September 22, 2015
African-American
HBCU Presidents Offer Advice to New Leaders
During the White House Initiative on HBCUs’ annual convening held this week in Washington, D.C., a panel of HBCU presidents offered advice to some of their counterparts looking to make a positive impact on the community.
September 22, 2015
Latinx
Frenk Takes the Helm as University of Miami’s First Hispanic President
Dr. Julio Frenk, a physician and advocate for health care, recently assumed the presidency at the University of Miami.
September 21, 2015
African-American
Researchers at Brown Awarded $4.7M for Mindfulness Study
Researchers at Brown University have been awarded a $4.7 million grant to study whether mindfulness can help patients stick with lifestyle changes.
September 20, 2015
Latinx
Mentorships Crucial to Recruitment of Hispanics in Higher Ed
Although there is a lack of organized mentorship groups for minorities, mentorships continue to play a vital role in the recruitment of Hispanics.
September 20, 2015
Faculty & Staff
Arizona State Professor Accused of Plagiarism on Administrative Leave
An Arizona State University history professor accused of plagiarism is on administrative leave, school officials said Thursday.
September 17, 2015
Students
Ohio State Announces a Series of Anti-sexual Assault Efforts
Ohio State University is announcing initiatives aimed at reducing sexual assaults on campus, including mandatory sexual violence awareness training for all freshmen next year.
September 17, 2015
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