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Miles College Opens New Health Facility

Miles College has opened a new facility on its campus. The Miles College Student Health and Wellness Center has opened and according to the college, is part of an effort by President Bobbie Knight to expand access to health and wellness services to every student on campus. Read More

November 2, 2020

Catholic Colleges Handle COVID-19 Outbreaks on Campus

On Sept. 4, the president of Ave Maria University had good news to share with his school. “Our comprehensive Ave Maria University Health Safety Plan is working!” began a message from President Christopher Ice to the university community. “We are two weeks into our new school year and I am proud to share we are […]

November 2, 2020

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Dr. Brian Bridges Selected as New Jersey’s Next Secretary of Higher Education

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has nominated Dr. Brian Bridges as the next Secretary of Higher Education, according to NJB Magazine. Bridges is currently the vice president of research and member engagement at the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). He was formally the vice provost for diversity, access, and equity at Ohio University. “Dr. Brian […]

November 2, 2020

Clayton State University President Tim Hynes, Jr. Announces Retirement in June 2021

Clayton State University President Dr. Thomas J. (Tim) Hynes, Jr. has announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2021, The Citizen reported. Having been named CSU’s fourth president in February 2010, Hynes was appointed interim president in May 2009. Hynes has spent about 11 years at CSU. During his tenure, CSU saw a 9% increase in […]

November 2, 2020

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Iowa Search Committee Members Recommend Top DEI Position Be Upgraded

Almost half the members of the University of Iowa search committee for associate vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) recommended that the role be upgraded, The Daily Iowan reported. The members of the committee – which disbanded due to candidates withdrawing after UI President Bruce Harreld’s retirement announcement – recommended in an Oct. […]

November 2, 2020

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Experiencing the Presidential Election as an International Student

As an international student during the 2016 presidential election, I had very little idea what was happening in the year that preceded it, but it all sounded too complicated – electoral votes, caucuses, nomination, national conventions, all were foreign concepts to me. And I vividly remember election night. I stayed up all night with a group of friends with all sorts of backgrounds and experiences processing the outcome and what it might mean to us. Emotions were heightened, many were crying. Boy was that a night.

November 2, 2020

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How Should Higher Education Campuses Prepare for Life After the US Presidential Election?

It would not be at the forefront of one’s mind to think that the outcome of the US Presidential Election could have heavy implications on the role of university presidents across the country.

November 2, 2020

University of Richmond President Dr. Ronald Crutcher Reflects on His Lengthy Career

For Dr. Ronald Crutcher, president of the University of Richmond, higher education leadership is like performing in a chamber music group. In an orchestra, the conductor leads, telling the musicians how loud or soft, fast or slow, to play.

November 2, 2020

Tapping the Youth Vote: Student Voting Efforts Continue Despite COVID-19

While the COVID-19 pandemic has altered traditional get-out-the-vote efforts on college campuses, students are working hard to encourage young voters to participate in the electoral process. Miyako Iwata, a senior at the University of California, Berkeley, is already thinking about what needs to happen next. “There is a lot at stake as far as the […]

November 2, 2020

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Activists Make Last Minute Effort to Turn Out College Students on Election Day

With over 66 million people already casting votes for the 2020 presidential election, there is still a last minute push for college students to turn out on Election Day.

October 30, 2020

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Fallout Continues at Virginia Military Institute

There continues to be fall out at the Virginia Military Institute, following the resignation last week of the school’s superintendent, Army Gen. J.H. Binford Peay III. Peay, 80, stepped down from the post amid “ongoing structural racism” at the college. John William Boland, president of the school’s Board of Visitors called Peay a “great American, […]

October 30, 2020

The Road Not Taken: Dr. Michael Sorrell Reflects on His Path to the Paul Quinn College Presidency

During his inaugural address, Dr. Michael J. Sorrell told the Paul Quinn College community that the school would “become the greatest turnaround story in the history of higher education.” Now, after 13 years as president, he feels that Paul Quinn is on its way to fulfilling that comeback story.

October 30, 2020

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A Community College Pioneer: New Book Explores the Legacy of Dr. John Roueche

Dr. John Roueche credits his success to many mentors: His father who fought in World War II. His mother who worked two jobs. His nanny who taught him the value of diversity and inclusion in a segregated, working-class town in North Carolina. His grandfather who taught him to read confidently at an early age by […]

October 30, 2020

VMI’s Board of Visitors Votes to Move Stonewall Jackson Statue on Campus

The Virginia Military Institute’s (VMI) Board of Visitors voted Oct. 29 to move the statue of “Stonewall” Jackson on campus to an “appropriate location,” the school reported. During the meeting, the board also announced other initiatives aimed to foster a more inclusive environment. A diversity officer will be appointed alongside a diversity as well as the […]

October 30, 2020

UMGC Now Offers Virtual Academic Advising for Military Students

Academic advising will now be available virtually for military students at the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), according to Radio.com. During the meetings, which will take place on Zoom through Virtual Advising Rooms, military students can discuss topics such as course registration, financial aid, educational goals. Since its establishment over 70 years ago, UMGC […]

October 30, 2020

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GMC’s Head Football Coach Announces Retirement

After 23 years working at Georgia Military College (GMC), Bert Williams announced his retirement as the school’s athletic director and head football coach, according to the Union-Recorder. His coaching career began in 1990 at the University of Georgia and after four years, he transitioned to Union College as the offensive coordinator. Williams was eventually offered a job […]

October 30, 2020

19 Universities Join The National Alliance for Inclusive & Diverse STEM Faculty

About 19 universities in the U.S. have joined the third cohort of a program called, Aspire: The National Alliance for Inclusive & Diverse STEM Faculty. The initiative looks to develop more inclusive faculty recruitment, hiring and retention models within STEM, reported Forbes. The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) administers the program with financial […]

October 30, 2020

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Boise State University Unveils $1.1 Million Faculty Furlough Plan

Boise State University, the state’s largest university, is meeting with administration and instructors to discuss a $1.1 million faculty furlough plan, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Idaho Education News. Amid the faculty furlough plans, comes a loss of $15 million in revenue as events were canceled and refunds for room and board were […]

October 30, 2020

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