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2016
Changing the Face of Science
January 28, 2016
African-American
Diverse Docket: Southern University System Successful in Defense Against Retaliation, Age Bias Suit
The Southern University System’s former special assistant and counsel to the president has lost a Title VII retaliation and age discrimination suit stemming from elimination of her position.
January 28, 2016
News Roundup
Analysis of Poll Data Reveals Whites Becoming More Aware of Racism
More white Americans now share the view, long held by minorities, that racism is a national problem and should be confronted, according to an analysis of recent public opinion polling. The review, compiled by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation in conjunction with the Northeastern University School of Journalism, concludes that a majority of Americans across racial […]
January 28, 2016
Students
Designing the Future
Skidmore College’s Dr. Amber Wiley and her fellow 2016 Emerging Scholars breaking the bounds of academic convention in profound ways.
January 27, 2016
Faculty & Staff
Hmong Males Must Embrace Education to be Agents of Change
It is my moral responsibility to use my knowledge and access to information to help address educational, social, health, and economic injustices in order to shape responsive policies and to change the cultural discourse and scripts about what it means to be a Hmong student in college.
January 27, 2016
Community Colleges
The King Holiday is Over. Now What?
As we now pass the King Holiday and onto February, which is Black History Month, let us rededicate ourselves to some guiding principles.
January 27, 2016
Students
Federal Trade Commission Suing DeVry University
DeVry, a for-profit institution, made false claims in television, print, radio and other media advertising, asserting that 90 percent of its graduates found work in their field of study within six months of graduation, the FTC said.
January 27, 2016
Students
Sorority Activities at Duke Suspended After Hospitalization
DURHAM, N.C. ― Sorority activities at Duke University have been suspended after a female student’s alcohol-related hospitalization. Larry Moneta, Duke’s vice president for student affairs, released a statement Wednesday that the suspension comes after the hospitalization and other concerns about the new member recruitment process. Moneta said the student is expected to recover fully. He […]
January 27, 2016
Sports
U. of Iowa Settles Male Track Coach Discrimination Lawsuit
DES MOINES, Iowa ― The University of Iowa confirmed Wednesday it will pay nearly $200,000 to a male track coach and his attorneys to settle a gender discrimination lawsuit alleging the man was passed over for a job because administrators wanted a woman. Mike Scott, who was a volunteer assistant in the university’s track program, […]
January 27, 2016
Sports
AP Sources: UConn Athletic Director Warde Manuel Offered Michigan Job
STORRS, Conn. ― Two high ranking University of Connecticut officials say the school’s athletic director has been offered the same job at Michigan. The officials spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because Michigan has made no official announcements about the opening. UConn President Susan Herbst confirmed that Warde Manuel is […]
January 27, 2016
Health
Flint Hires Professor Who Helped Bring Water Crisis to Light
FLINT, Mich. ― Flint Mayor Karen Weaver says she has hired a Virginia Tech professor whose extensive testing helped bring the city’s lead-tainted water problems to light. Weaver said at a news conference Wednesday that Marc Edwards will oversee all water testing done by the state and federal governments. She added he will be “fully […]
January 27, 2016
Students
Former Missouri System President Criticizes School Leaders
COLUMBIA, Mo. ― Former University of Missouri System President Tim Wolfe is criticizing most officials involved in turmoil at the university’s Columbia campus last year that led to his resignation. The Columbia Daily Tribune obtained an email Wolfe sent to friends after he resigned Nov. 9 following protests aimed mostly at his handling of racial […]
January 27, 2016
Leadership & Policy
2 New Women Presidents to Helm California State Universities
SAN FRANCISCO ― Both Sonoma State University and San Jose State University have new women presidents. The California State University Board of Trustees has appointed Judy K. Sakaki as president of Sonoma State University and Mary A. Papazian as president of San Jose State University effective July 1. Sakaki currently serves as vice president of […]
January 27, 2016
Students
America’s Extreme Need for More Black Male Educators
“Recently, a friend sent me a YouTube video of a group of students stepping during homecoming. The video didn’t appear any different than the dozens I have received throughout the year. But after looking closely, I recognized a familiar face. One of my former middle school students was helping her sorority sisters lead a stroll. […]
January 27, 2016
Students
Missouri Lawmakers Consider Concealed Weapons in Colleges
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. ― Missouri lawmakers have begun discussing whether to allow concealed weapons on college campuses. A Senate committee began hearing testimony Wednesday on a bill that would only allow campuses to ban concealed weapons if the school posts armed guards and metal detectors at every entrance to every campus building. Other bills in […]
January 27, 2016
2016
Dr. T and the Students
January 27, 2016
2016
Unconventional Route
January 27, 2016
2016
Community Advocate
January 27, 2016
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