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Native Americans
How the U of Minnesota, Twin Cities Doubled Its Retention of Native American Students
Unable to sleep one night, Dustin Morrow was scrolling through the usual blur of posts and advertisements on Facebook when a commercial for the University of Minnesota caught his eye — and held it for ten minutes. The video was entirely in Ojibwe, the language his ancestors had spoken for centuries.
April 12, 2020
Students
Many Students Worried About Learning Online, Says Survey
Many students are worried about their ability to learn remotely, says a new survey by Barnes & Noble Education. The survey, conducted the week of March 23, polled 432 college students across the U.S. to understand how students feel about the transition to online learning as part of colleges’ and universities’ COVID-19 prevention measures. As […]
April 12, 2020
COVID-19
Fully Online in Fall 2020 Too? Many Colleges Are Leaning Toward it, Says Survey
More and more colleges and universities are leaning toward keeping instruction online even in the fall semester, as the coronavirus pandemic shows no sign of easing, says a new survey. In fact, the survey shows that as much as 58% of higher education respondents said they are considering or have already decided to remain fully […]
April 12, 2020
COVID-19
Boston University May Not Open Campus Until January 2021
Boston University (BU) may reopen its campus only in January 2021 and not in fall this year, said an article dated April 10 on the university’s website. The university may also decide to offer some popular master’s programs remotely, keeping in mind that many international students may not be able to attend in person. If […]
April 12, 2020
COVID-19
Liberty University to Press Charges Against Two Journalists Over Coronavirus Coverage
Liberty University, which was in the media spotlight when it opened its campus to many students after spring break despite the coronavirus pandemic, is going to press charges against two journalists, reported the Associated Press. Liberty, based in Lynchburg, Virginia, says the two journalists, Alec MacGillis, a ProPublica reporter and Julia Rendleman, whose photograph was […]
April 12, 2020
COVID-19
Pandemic Causes High School Seniors to Reassess College Decisions, Says Survey
As all sectors of society grapple with life under COVID-19, high school seniors planning to attend college in the fall are not only concerned about staying healthy, they’re now faced with numerous uncertainties about if, when and how classes will begin. Two recent national surveys conducted in March found that the coronavirus pandemic was causing […]
April 12, 2020
COVID-19
Cancel Student Debt of Frontline Healthcare Workers, Say Some
A Congresswoman and a professor emerita at Indiana University have called for canceling frontline healthcare workers’ student debt, saying they are doing extraordinary service during the coronavirus pandemic. Democratic Rep. Carolyn Maloney said on Thursday she plans to introduce a bill, Student Debt Forgiveness for Frontline Health Care Workers Act, proposing the elimination of graduate […]
April 12, 2020
Other News
A Naval War College Pandemic War Game in 2019 Had Eerie Parallels to the Coronavirus Response Today
An infectious disease breaks out in a densely populated metropolis and is spreading rapidly, causing respiratory failure and death in its victims. As local containment and response mechanisms break down and cases multiply, it becomes clear that a global response — spanning governments, humanitarian organizations, health agencies and the military — will be required. That […]
April 12, 2020
Other News
Center for Veteran and Military Students Working to Improve Student Veterans’ Graduation Rates
Indiana University has clear targets in its effort to raise the graduation rate of student veterans after a survey identified several areas for improvement. According to John Summerlot, director of the Center for Veteran and Military Students at IU Bloomington, survey results included: Female veterans are graduating at a lower rate than their male counterparts at IU […]
April 12, 2020
Other News
National Guard Students Balance Basic Training and a Pandemic — Remotely
Across the United States, students enlisted in the National Guard are adjusting to life during a pandemic. So far, this means shifting to online classes, using Instagram for workouts and changes in annual training. But in states with a larger National Guard response, some students are beginning to serve on missions directly related to the […]
April 12, 2020
Other News
USO, SNHU Announce Multiyear Partnership Renewal to Provide Online Resources and Learning Opportunities for Military-Affiliated Learners
The United Service Organizations has renewed a multiyear partnership with Southern New Hampshire University to continue to provide educational support to service members and military families. As the USO’s Worldwide Education Partner, SNHU delivers educational resources and opportunities that help men and women in uniform and their spouses with transitions throughout their military journey and as they […]
April 12, 2020
Students
20/20 Vision in the Wake of a Crisis
Lately I have wondered – if I could have predicted COVID-19 three or four years ago – how I would have prepared differently for a public health pandemic as the president of a private, church-related HBCU.
April 11, 2020
Press Releases
Diverse: Issues In Higher Education announces the 2020 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar of the Year Finalists
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ralph Newell Phone: 703.385.2419 Email: Ralph@DiverseEducation.com FAIRFAX, Va. — Diverse: Issues In Higher Education magazine is pleased to announce the 2020 Arthur Ashe Jr. finalists for Male and Female Athlete of the Year (in alphabetical order): 2020 Male Finalists Rodrigo Blankenship, University of Georgia, Football Aaron Boyd, Virginia Tech, Swimming & […]
April 10, 2020
Leadership & Policy
‘Pressure is Turning Way up’: College Presidents Plan Layoffs, Budget Cuts Due to Coronavirus, Says Survey
In response to the upheaval caused by the coronavirus pandemic, more than 72% of college presidents expect to lay off employees, almost 55% project across-the-board budget cuts and almost 40% will likely cut research-and-development spending, according to a recent survey of higher education leaders’ priorities amid campus shutdowns.
April 9, 2020
COVID-19
CUNY Starts Emergency Relief Fund for Students With $3.25 Million in Seed Money
The City University of New York (CUNY), the nation’s largest urban public university, has received $3.25 million in seed money to start an emergency relief fund for students facing financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic. The institution’s goal is to raise $10 million over the next several months. The university-wide initiative aims to provide […]
April 9, 2020
COVID-19
$6.28 Billion From CARES Act Released For Emergency Cash Grants to Students
Colleges can soon disburse some federal emergency cash grants to students affected by the coronavirus, after the Education Department on Thursday said it is immediately releasing $6.28 billion of the $14 billion allocated to higher education in the coronavirus stimulus package under the CARES Act. Colleges and universities are required to utilize the funds to […]
April 9, 2020
Opinion
Black Boys Cry Too: Let Them Be Free to Express Healthy Emotions
Distorted and misguided views about who is permitted to be sensitive, empathetic, and demonstrative about being in pain of any kind must not be part of raising Black boys. Studies indicate that Black males seldom and/or are the least likely to seek and ask for formal and informal help, such as counseling. Their pain festers and can implode in such forms as anger and rage. Health issues ensue (e.g., high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity), along with shorter life spans.
April 9, 2020
Sports
U of Minnesota Could Lose as Much as $315 Million Due to Coronavirus
The University of Minnesota could lose as much as $315 million if coronavirus disruptions continue into the fall semester, reported Bring Me The News. The potential loss would include around $90 million from tuition, $75 million from athletics, $60 million from events and $40 million from room and board, among other revenue disruptions, university president […]
April 9, 2020
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