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A Look Into Black History Month

In this episode, Diverse Executive Editor David Pluviose gives us a rundown of the hottest topics in the latest BLACK HISTORY MONTH edition. Join us as we explore the source of government mistrust that runs through the Black community. We will be peering into the heart of that divide as well as the debates […]

February 18, 2021

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February 18, 2021

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Achieving the Dream Conference Highlights Student Success Models

Equity-minded approaches to student success were discussed during the second day of Achieving the Dream’s (ATD) 2021 virtual conference Wednesday.

February 17, 2021

Interfaith Youth Core Funds Campus Projects at the Intersection of Racial Justice and Interfaith Work

Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC), a nonprofit for interfaith cooperation, is giving out about $200,000 to faculty and staff to fund projects at the intersection of racial justice and interfaith work on their campuses. The organization will accept new applications through March 1, 2021.

February 17, 2021

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When You’re Not a Child: Police Violence and Child Social Justice

On January 29th, 2021, in Rochester, New York, three adult police officers handcuffed and pepper-sprayed a 9-year-old, Black girl before forcing her into a police car. As she refused to get into the car, repeatedly screaming for her father, one of the police officers was caught on body camera scolding her, “You’re acting like a child.” She immediately responded, “I am a child!”

February 17, 2021

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Jamaal O. Bailey: An HBCU Servant Leader

Jamaal O. Bailey spent 12 years advocating for historically Black colleges and universities at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. To him, this feels like a hopeful moment for the institutions, financially and politically.

February 17, 2021

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Eight HBCUs to Receive $650,000 to Preserve Campuses

Several historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) will receive more than $650,000 in grants to preserve their campuses as part of the new HBCU Cultural Heritage Stewardship Initiative, CBS 17 reported. The eight recipients will be Benedict College, Jackson State University, Lane College, Morgan State University, Philander Smith College, Spelman College, Stillman College and Tuskegee […]

February 17, 2021

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Mars Hill University Volleyball Coach Raoul Fontanelle Dies

Longtime Mars Hill University volleyball coach Raoul “Tony” Fontanelle has died on Feb. 15, 2021, at age 60, WLOS reported. The New Jersey native joined the coaching team in 2004 and, by the time of his death, became the second-longest tenured head coach in Mars Hill athletics. During his tenure, he “coached one Academic All-America […]

February 17, 2021

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Duke Engineering Dean Named Provost of Emory University

Dr. Ravi Bellamkonda, Duke University’s Vinik Dean of the Pratt School of Engineering, will become provost and executive vice president of Emory University. Bellamkonda has served as Emory faculty in the past, serving as chair of Emory and Georgia Tech’s joint department of biomedical engineering from 2013 to 2016. During his tenure at Duke, faculty […]

February 17, 2021

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Community Colleges

Lord Fairfax Community College Seeks New Name, Removing Former Slave Owner Namesake

Lord Fairfax Community College’s board has voted 9-3 on to change the school’s name from that of an 18th-century slave owner, The Northern Virginia Daily reported. The school’s namesake was Thomas, the 6th Lord Fairfax, with the name being selected in 1969 by the school’s first board. Fairfax owned more than 5 million acres of […]

February 17, 2021

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George Mason University Offers Anti-Racist Professional Development Program for Educators

Educators are now welcome to gain professional development pertaining to anti-racist practices at George Mason University through the school’s Transformative Teaching cohort program.

February 16, 2021

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Trump Era Displayed the Importance & Continued Relevancy of Black History (Month)

A sense of relief came over the United States last month as Americans watched Joe Biden officially become the country’s 46th President. Perhaps an even more emotional and intellectually stimulating source of delight was to see the historically Black college (Howard University) alumnus and member of the nation’s first Black Greek-lettered collegiate sorority (Alpha Kappa […]

February 16, 2021

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Why is San Francisco De-Magnetizing Its Public School Jewel?

So how do we solve the inequities in admission? We need more thoughtful solutions that may have to go beyond education and address segregated housing, income inequality, employment, and family needs.

February 16, 2021

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A Wave of Black Student Body Presidents Enter Office Amid COVID-19, Racial Injustice Crises

This academic year, students at predominantly White institutions elected a wave of Black student body presidents, a cohort that now finds itself leading in unprecedented times, amid a pandemic and a national reckoning with racism. And they’re supporting each other through it.

February 16, 2021

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Oakland University President Donates $250,000 for Racial and Social Justice

Oakland University President Dr. Ora Hirsch Pescovitz donated $250,000 to the school – in honor of her parents – for racial and social justice, reported The Detroit News. The gift will go toward the Rabbi Richard G. and Bella Hirsch Faculty Endowment for Racial and Social Justice, which will be used for recruitment and retention […]

February 16, 2021

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Lehigh University Video Addressing Poverty “Myths” Draws Fire

A Lehigh University professor’s video about poverty – in which he claims it’s a myth that poverty is about race – is drawing criticism from students and faculty, The Morning Call reported. As part of a talk series by Lehigh College of Business, the Jan. 28 video, “3 myths concerning poverty,” depicted economics professor Dr. […]

February 16, 2021

Dr. C. Andrew McGadney Appointed President of Knox College

Dr. C. Andrew McGadney will become Knox College’s 20th president, effective July 1, according to Knox officials. McGadney is currently vice president and dean of student advancement at Colby College. In the past, he has served as vice president for university advancement at Clark University. At Colby, McGadney has assisted in improving the school’s liberal […]

February 16, 2021

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Albion College and Western Michigan University Medical Partner to Guarantee Students Medical School Spot

Albion College and Western Michigan University’s medical school are partnering to guarantee admitted Albion undergrads a spot at WMU’s Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, Detroit Free Press reported. The program begins with enrolling students this fall. “Since the pandemic began, we’ve seen significant increases in students looking to enter the medical field and serve […]

February 16, 2021

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