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White-Privilege Workshop at University of Iowa Canceled

A White-privilege workshop that was scheduled to be held at the University of Iowa (UI) later this month has been canceled after stakeholders addressed concerns about the workshop. The university has held similar events in the past, however this workshop was planned by staff, faculty and a committee of students with help from the Diversity […]

February 6, 2019

Maryland Senators, Congressmen Introduce FAFSA Fairness Act of 2019

Maryland U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, with support from Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes and Elijah E. Cummings, have announced the introduction of the FAFSA Fairness Act of 2019. The proposed legislation would ease the process to apply for and receive Federal Student Financial Aid for students who do not have contact […]

February 6, 2019

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Temple University is First Institution in the Region to Display ‘Progress’ Pride Flag

Temple University has hung the “Progress” Pride flag above a student lounge in the atrium of the university’s Howard Gittis Student Center. The flag is a symbol of acceptance, a conversation starter and a statement that the institution is inclusive and supportive “of everybody,” Temple senior director of student center operations Jason Levy told the […]

February 6, 2019

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‘We Will Be Watching’ – Algorithms And African-American Life

During my senior year in high school I developed an interest in pursuing a major related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in college, so I signed up for a section of physics taught by a college professor spending his academic leave at our high school.

February 6, 2019

Virginia Lawmakers Still at Odds Over In-State Tuition for DACA Students

Officials at some of Virginia’s largest public institutions of higher learning support allowing DACA recipients in the commonwealth to pay in-state tuition, but recent legislative efforts in the state house and senate failed to make it to their respective floors for votes.

February 6, 2019

PATRICK NANA-SINKHAM

PATRICK NANA-SINKHAM has been appointed a member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation. Currently, he is a professor of medicine and chair of the Division of Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University. Nana-Sinkham earned a bachelor’s degree from Williams College and an M.D. from Wake Forest University.

February 6, 2019

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VALERIE P. TRUESDALE

VALERIE P. TRUESDALE has been appointed assistant executive director, leadership services at AASA, The School Superintendents Association. Prior to her new role, she worked for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Truesdale earned a bachelor’s degree from Clemson University, a master’s degree from Georgia State University and a Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina.

February 6, 2019

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BROOKE VICK

BROOKE VICK has been named associate provost for faculty and diversity initiatives at Muhlenberg College. She previously was a professor of psychology at Whitman College. Vick received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Colorado College and a master’s degree and Ph.D. in social psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

February 6, 2019

CHERYL GREEN

CHERYL GREEN has been named interim chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Green received a bachelor’s degree from Manchester University, a master’s degree and Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Southern Illinois University and has a National Incident Management System certificate from the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Institute.

February 6, 2019

ANNE P. MASSEY

ANNE P. MASSEY has been appointed dean of the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Prior to her new role, she served as professor and Ruth L. Nelson chair of Business at the Wisconsin School of business at the University of Wisconsin. Massey earned a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree and a Ph.D. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

February 6, 2019

KOFFI AKAKPO

KOFFI AKAKPO has been named president of Bluegrass Community and Technical College. Currently, he is vice president for business, administrative and student services at North Central State College. Akakpo received a master’s degree from the University of Lome, a Master of Business Administration from Ashland University and a doctorate in higher education administration from the University of Toledo.

February 6, 2019

AMY B. MAGNUSON

AMY B. MAGNUSON has been named director of University Health Sciences at Florida State University (FSU). Most recently, Magnuson was director of the FSU Center for Health Advocacy and Wellness at the Health and Wellness Center. Magnuson received a bachelor’s degree, registered dietician certificate, master’s degree and Ph.D. all from FSU.

February 6, 2019

MARSHA POLLARD

MARSHA POLLARD has been appointed provost of Berkeley College. Prior to her new role, she served as interim vice president for academic affairs at the American International College. Pollard earned a bachelor’s in sociology from the University of Florida, a master of education from Harvard University and a Ph.D. in higher education administration from New York University.

February 6, 2019

University of Michigan students provide free health care at Livingston County clinic

February 6, 2019

Here’s Why You Always Feel Sicker at Night

February 6, 2019

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Hennepin Healthcare CEO Jon Pryor to resign

February 6, 2019

Kent State University, University Hospitals Partner to Address Nursing Shortage

In an effort to address the continuing nursing shortage in northeast Ohio, Kent State University and University Hospitals (UH) have partnered to create a new nursing education program that aims to increase the number of nurses with bachelor degree’s who enter the workforce each year. “University Hospitals is excited to enhance our existing relationship with […]

February 6, 2019

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Dr. Özlem Ersin Named Dean of College of Health and Human Services at EIU

Dr. Özlem Ersin has been named dean of the College of Health and Human Services at Eastern Illinois University (EIU), effective July 1. Eastern provost and vice president of academic Dr. Jay Gatrell said that Ersin’s experience across the health sciences and human services field will be useful to the school as it focuses on […]

February 6, 2019

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