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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
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
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
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
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
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
Faculty & Staff
Regents Blast Draft of University’s Intolerance Declaration
Members of the University of California Board of Regents on Thursday blasted a first draft of systemwide principles defining intolerance — saying it fails to address the problem of anti-Semitism on its campuses.
September 17, 2015
Sports
Rutgers Football Coach Suspended for Contact Over Player’s Academic Status
Rutgers University has suspended football coach Kyle Flood for three games and fined him $50,000 for contacting a faculty member over a player’s grade.
September 16, 2015
Students
CBC Panel Takes Aim at Disparity in College Degree Attainment
At the start of the Congressional Black Caucus’ annual legislative conference, a panel, Access to Opportunity: Propelling Black Students, explored the disparity in college degree attainment between Black students and students of other races.
September 16, 2015
African-American
NAACP’s Leader Seeks to Tap into Energy of Youth
Cornell William Brooks is helming the civil rights organization at a time when the group is grappling with how to connect to younger activists while maintaining its historic mission.
September 16, 2015
Students
Many Factors Determine Good and Effective Teaching
There are a combination of qualities that distinguish good professors from poor ones.
September 15, 2015
Faculty & Staff
Weeks Before Hiring, New University of Iowa President Met Search Leaders
Faculty critics said Harreld’s visit, confirmed by the university Tuesday, gives more credence to their claims that he may have been the inside candidate for the presidency all along.
September 15, 2015
African-American
Scholars Want HBCU Jazz Programs to Remain on Center Stage
While performance of jazz remains strong at HBCUs, scholars want to see more degree programs take root.
September 14, 2015
Faculty & Staff
Saudi Businessman Gives $10M for Islamic Law Center at Yale
A Saudi businessman has donated $10 million to Yale Law School to establish what school officials hope will become the country’s top center for the study of Islamic law.
September 10, 2015
Faculty & Staff
#BlackLivesMatter Becoming Vital Part of Dialogue on Campuses
From changing curricula to even a new textbook titled Black Lives Matter to finding their places in protests with the students, the #BlackLivesMatter Movement is finding a place in not just higher ed but K-12 discussions as well.
September 10, 2015
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