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Section: Demographics > Women
Students
California Jury Rejects Graduate’s Suit Against Law School
SAN DIEGO ― A jury found Thursday that a San Diego law school did not mislead a graduate who sued on the grounds she was lured to the school by false promises that her degree would land her a job after graduating. The San Diego Superior Court jury rejected Anna Alaburda’s claim against the Thomas […]
March 24, 2016
African-American
Asian Women Scholars Find Unity Through Feminist Course
North American Asian feminists increase their influence through courses that explore their unique history and experiences.
March 22, 2016
Women
Nelson Uses Critical Race to go Above and Beyond the Law
When Camille Nelson takes on the position of dean of the American University Washington College of Law in July, she will be one of few critical race theorists who’ve risen to the position of law dean.
March 21, 2016
Sports
UC Berkeley to Review Head Coach’s Role in Harassment Case
BERKELEY, Calif. ― Officials at the University of California, Berkeley, are reviewing whether the men’s head basketball coach correctly handled sexual harassment allegations against one of his assistants. The review aims “to dispel any doubts” about Coach Cuonzo Martin’s role in the case that led to the firing of assistant coach Yann Hufnagel, athletic director […]
March 17, 2016
Women
Career Undermatching: The Higher Ed Issue You Need to Know About
Career undermatching describes the phenomenon in which talented, college graduates from low-income families wind up in jobs that don’t match their abilities or ambitions.
March 16, 2016
Students
Former Oregon Basketball Players Sue After Rape Accusations
LANE COUNTY, Ore. ― Two former University of Oregon basketball players dismissed in 2014 as a result of rape allegations involving a freshman student are suing the university for $10 million each. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday by Dominic Artis and Damyean Dotson in Lane County Circuit Court, The Oregonian reported. More than four months […]
March 16, 2016
Women
Bishop Opposes Notre Dame’s Decision to Give Medal to Biden
SOUTH BEND, Ind. ― The University of Notre Dame should not award Vice President Joe Biden its top award because it sends a message that a politician can support abortion rights and gay marriage and still be a good Catholic, the bishop of the Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese said. Notre Dame announced March 5 it […]
March 15, 2016
Students
University of Missouri Unrest Reverberates at ACE
Handling unrest among underrepresented students was a hot topic of discussion at the 98th American Council on Education Annual Meeting which concludes today.
March 15, 2016
Students
Former Yale Captain Says He’ll Sue School Over Expulsion
HARTFORD, Conn. ― Former Yale basketball captain Jack Montague was expelled over a sexual assault allegation and plans to sue the school, his attorney said Monday. Attorney Max Stern issued a statement saying Montague had a relationship with the woman. He said the dispute is about the last of four sexual encounters, occurring in October […]
March 14, 2016
Students
Berkeley Moves to Fire Assistant Coach Over Sexual Harassment
SAN FRANCISCO ― An assistant men’s basketball coach at the University of California, Berkeley, became the latest employee found to have violated the school’s sexual harassment policy, drawing swift and serious sanctions Monday after complaints that punishment was too lenient in previous cases. Head coach Cuonzo Martin immediately moved to fire the assistant, Yann Hufnagel, […]
March 14, 2016
Students
Departure of Basketball Captain Sparks Debate at Yale
NEW HAVEN, Conn. ― Instead of Yale University celebrating its first appearance in the NCAA tournament in more than 50 years, the sudden dismissal of the captain of the men’s basketball team has sparked controversy and debate on campus. The exact circumstances behind the departure of senior Jack Montague in early February remain unclear. School […]
March 13, 2016
Leadership & Policy
Republican Senators Say ED Overreaching on Title IX
Republican senators said that the education department is overstepping its bounds in enforcing colleges and universities’ compliance with the guidance issued in regards to instances of sexual assault on campus.
March 10, 2016
African-American
11 Higher Ed Institutions Uniting to Boost Minority Students’ Grad Rates
Eleven institutions of higher education are joining an Education Trust-led initiative meant to improve graduation rates for underrepresented minority students.
March 10, 2016
African-American
Canada No Stranger to Racial Discrimination, Profiling
Canada, often seen by many as a progressive oasis of racial inclusiveness and tolerance, has a complex history of racial discrimination and profiling.
March 9, 2016
Students
Alabama-Birmingham Student Accuses School of Mishandling Sex Assault Probe
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ― A University of Alabama at Birmingham student said Tuesday that she filed a federal complaint alleging that university officials mishandled an investigation into an alleged sexual assault. The woman told The Associated Press that she was treated unfairly during the university’s investigation into the September 2014 incident. The Associated Press does not […]
March 9, 2016
Leadership & Policy
Union to Hold No-confidence Vote at Pennsylvania University
CALIFORNIA, Pa. ― Faculty and coaches at a southwestern Pennsylvania university are planning to hold a no-confidence vote. The (Washington) Observer-Reporter reports that union members at California University of Pennsylvania will gather votes next week. The vote concerns whether faculty have confidence in the university’s council of trustees, interim president and three vice presidents. Union […]
March 9, 2016
Students
Georgia University Board OKs Sexual Misconduct Investigation Process
ATLANTA ― People who report allegations of sexual misconduct at Georgia’s 29 public colleges and universities could have their attorneys involved in the process and so could the alleged perpetrators, under rules approved Wednesday by the university system’s governing board. The rules also require university officials to determine whether it is “more likely than not” […]
March 9, 2016
Students
Dean of Berkeley Law School Steps Down Amid Harassment Suit
BERKELEY, Calif. ― The dean of UC Berkeley’s law school went on an indefinite leave of absence from the post Wednesday after his executive assistant sued him over allegations of sexual harassment and the university for allegedly not doing enough to prevent it. Berkeley Law Dean Sujit Choudhry will remain as a faculty member and […]
March 9, 2016
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