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Southern University at Shreveport Partners with Avance International University of Uganda for International Educational Opportunities

Southern University at Shreveport’s (SUSLA) Chancellor Dr. Rodney Ellis and Avance International University of Uganda’s President Dr. Samuel Majwega signed a Memorandum of Understanding earlier this month to expand international educational opportunities for both institutions. “It means that SUSLA faculty and students will benefit from even more opportunities to study abroad as well as making […]

March 22, 2021

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2021 Rising Graduate Scholars: Meet Vinicius Rios

Dedicated to swimming, Vinicius Rios had hopes of reaching the Olympics. That passion led to a swimming scholarship at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech). But, after not realizing his swimming dreams, Rios shifted his focus to business and marketing. However, his true interest was in videography and photography.

March 22, 2021

2021 Rising Graduate Scholars: Meet Amanda Parks

The daughter of mental health professionals — a mother who is a licensed clinical social worker and a father who heads a behavioral health care organization — Amanda Parks says she was “taught at a young age to use my voice to uplift those who may be voiceless as a result of what I now know to be oppression.” She is currently using her voice and training to advocate for Black and Brown children and their families as a doctoral student in clinical psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University.

March 22, 2021

Institutions Find Creative Ways to Stay Connected With Prospective Students During COVID-19

With colleges and universities eliminating or limiting in-person campus events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, prospective students are forced to engage with institutions through a screen.

March 19, 2021

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Maryland Legislature Agrees to Pay $577 Million to State’s HBCUs

Maryland lawmakers has passed a bill to pay $577 million over 10 years to settle a longstanding federal lawsuit alleging discrimination and underfunding at the state’s four historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Associated Press reported. The four HBCUs are: Morgan State University, Bowie State University, Coppin State University and the University of Maryland Eastern […]

March 19, 2021

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Santa Clara University President Under Investigation for Alleged Misconduct

Santa Clara University (SCU) President Kevin O’Brien, a Jesuit priest, is on leave and under investigation for alleged misconduct involving conversations in adult settings, KTVU reported. The Jesuit West Province is independently investigating for behavior potentially inconsistent with church protocols. The investigation was launched after multiple accounts accused O’Brien of ill behavior primarily consisting of conversations. The […]

March 19, 2021

Dr. Adriel A. Hilton Named Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at Southern University at New Orleans

Dr. Adriel A. Hilton is the new vice chancellor for student affairs and enrollment management at Southern University at New Orleans. Hilton is currently dean of students and diversity officer at Seton Hill University in Pennsylvania. He has also held other positions including inaugural assistant vice president for inclusion initiatives at Grand Valley State University […]

March 19, 2021

Study: COVID-19 Has Significantly Affected Mental Health of Military Families

A study has found that COVID-19 has significantly affected the mental health of military families, WNYT reported. The study, “Resilience Under Stress Study,” found almost 25% of active duty families believe the COVID-19 pandemic has had “major” or “severe” impacts on their overall happiness. 21% said it has impacted personal mental health. 22% of women […]

March 19, 2021

Recent Report Describes Racial Disparities in Military Academy Nominations from Congress

According to a recent report, fewer than 15% of students nominated by Congress members for national military academies since the mid-1990s have been Black and Hispanic, The Hartford Courant reported. The report – by the Connecticut Veterans Legal Center (CVLC) – is titled, “Gatekeepers to Opportunity: Racial Disparities in Congressional Nominations to the Military Service […]

March 19, 2021

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Naval Academy Issues New Punishment Policy for Midshipmen Violating COVID-19 Safety Rules

The U.S. Naval Academy has issued a new punishment policy for students – called midshipmen – violating COVID-19 safety rules, The Capital Gazette reported. “The first time a midshipman violated the Naval Academy’s rules intended to slow the spread of COVID 19 they face getting demerits, enough to be considered a major discipline offense but […]

March 19, 2021

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Florida Bill to Help Military-Connected Children in School Being Discussed

A bipartisan legislative effort is being made for a bill that would require the Florida Department of Education to establish in the state a program to help military-connected children during new school transitions, NWF Daily News reported. State Reps. Patt Maney, R-Shalimar, and Andrew Learned, D-Brandon, are sponsors of House Bill 429. The bill would lead […]

March 19, 2021

Prairie View A&M to Establish Toni Morrison Writing Program on Campus

Using a portion of author MacKenzie Scott’s $50 million donation in December, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) announced plans to establish the Toni Morrison Writing program on campus. Morrison, author of several novels including Beloved, Song of Solomon, The Bluest Eye and Sula, was also Scott’s former professor at Princeton University. As part of the […]

March 19, 2021

T. Shá Duncan Smith Appointed Santa Clara University’s First Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer

T. Shá Duncan Smith will be Santa Clara University’s first vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and chief diversity officer (CDO). Duncan Smith is currently Swarthmore College’s assistant vice president and dean of inclusive excellence and community development. She is also senior strategist for the Liberal Arts Colleges Racial Equity Leadership Alliance at […]

March 19, 2021

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Dr. Anna Gonzalez Named Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at Washington University in St. Louis

Dr. Anna Gonzalez will be vice chancellor for student affairs at Washington University in St. Louis, effective July 1. She is currently vice president for student affairs and dean of students at Harvey Mudd College and program director and faculty member for Claremont Graduate University’s graduate program in student affairs educational justice. She is an […]

March 19, 2021

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2021 Rising Graduate Scholars: Meet Jaylon Uzodinma

Jaylon Uzodinma knew he wanted to design aircraft since he was eight years old. A kid “infatuated with speed,” he read a book in his third-grade class called How Things Work with a diagram of the inside of an airplane. That was the “first moment” he saw the career path lying ahead of him.

March 19, 2021

Pierre Morton Appointed Franklin Pierce University’s First Chief Diversity Officer

Pierre Morton will be Franklin Pierce University’s first Chief Diversity Officer (CDO). He will report directly to the president. Morton came to Franklin Pierce in July 2019 as executive director of the Lloyd & Helen Ament Astmann ’69 Career Center. During his time at Franklin Pierce, Morton created Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) employer programs, […]

March 18, 2021

Announcing 6 qualifying institutions for the DOIT certification program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ralph Newell Phone: 703.385.2419 Email: Ralph@DiverseEducation.com Fairfax, Va.— After reviewing the second survey results on Institutional Leadership and Commitment (Pillar I) and Curricular & Co-Curricular Transformation (Pillar II), CoopLew and Diverse: Issues In Higher Education are pleased to announce 6 qualifying institutions for the DOIT certification program. DOIT (Diverse Organizational Impact […]

March 18, 2021

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Some Tribal Colleges Are Growing Amid the Pandemic

A handful of tribal colleges are growing during the pandemic. Eight schools had an uptick in first-time student enrollment.

March 18, 2021