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Disparities
Meharry: Ending Affirmative Action Will Mean Fewer Black Doctors in Poor Areas
The leader of Nashville’s historically black medical college said Friday that a Trump Administration decision to roll-back Obama-era affirmative action policies will trigger a domino effect in higher education that will ultimately lead to fewer doctors in many low-income, minority neighborhoods. Dr. James Hildreth, president of Meharry Medical College, said the decision will exacerbate a […]
August 27, 2018
Disparities
Enhance Racial Disparities Training, Say Primary Care Residents
Disparities in both health status and access to health care in the United States are widely acknowledged problems that have received much attention from the AAFP and a host of other medical professional organizations across the country. The timeliness of the topic increases the value of recently published research(link.springer.com) that explores primary care residents’ awareness […]
August 27, 2018
Disparities
Report Hidden for Years: Almost Every Native American Woman Victim of Sexual Violence
In 2010, a Seattle-based survey co-produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Urban Indian Health Institute found that nearly every Native woman had been raped or coerced into sex at least once in their lives. You may be wondering why a survey that’s eight years out of date is only […]
August 27, 2018
Sports
Experts: Players and Coaches Face Dramatically Different Judgments
The three-game suspension of Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer has not only drawn criticism for being inadequate given the circumstances, but has cast a spotlight on the disparate punishments assessed players and coaches.
August 27, 2018
Students
Diversity and Inclusion at the Core of UW Experience
The University of Washington, Seattle campus has made steady gains in supporting the success of its underrepresented minority students, says university officials.
August 27, 2018
Community Colleges
UHD to Offer Saturday Bachelor’s Degree Programs
Beginning this fall, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) will launch two new bachelor’s programs offered on Saturday’s as a flexible learning opportunity for students with family, work or other commitments during the weekday, school officials said.
August 27, 2018
Students
Seven Arrested After Fights Over ‘Silent Sam’ Statue at UNC
On Saturday, seven people were arrested in fights over the fate of ‘Silent Sam’— a Confederate statue that was toppled last week on the campus of the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill (UNC), according to NBC News. ‘Silent Sam’— a monument which was created and placed on UNC’s campus, which critics call a “symbol […]
August 27, 2018
Students
WVSU Unveils Katherine Johnson Statue & Scholarship
On Saturday, West Virginia State University (WVSU) unveiled a statue and scholarship, honoring NASA mathematician and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Katherine Johnson. “It is my hope that my daughters and all of my students at West Virginia State University see this monument as an example of what they can accomplish when they dedicate themselves, […]
August 27, 2018
Campus Climate
Report: Increased Percentage of Male Students in NJ Colleges
The proportion of men attending colleges and universities in and around New Jersey is vastly increasing – something the state hasn’t seen in decades. The percentage of male students in the state rose at 55 of the more well-known colleges in New Jersey from 2006-2016 and decreased at 30 institutions, according to federal education data. […]
August 27, 2018
Latest News
New Semester, Old Challenges for Fraternities, Sororities
A new semester brings new activities for thousands of fraternity and sorority members on college campuses across the nation – and opportunity for untold others to join their ranks. Although camaraderie, leadership opportunities and service projects are a big part of Greek-letter life, nothing gets their names in the news faster than a scandal.
August 24, 2018
Students
Spelman and Ford Partner to Support First-Gen Students
First-generation students at Spelman College will receive support and mentorship under a new initiative with Ford Motor Company this year.
August 24, 2018
Sports
NBA Icon Isiah Thomas Inspires Others to Support HBCUs
Isiah Thomas, a two-time NBA champion, is encouraging community members to support historically Black colleges and universities through a new partnership with Florida Memorial University (FMU) in Miami Gardens.
August 24, 2018
Blogs/Opinion
Leveraging LinkedIn
Earlier in the summer, I wrote about the new LinkedIn feature to help military spouses obtain and maintain professional opportunities through LinkedIn Premium at no cost. The program is now live. There are a few things you need to do to take advantage of this beneficial program. To use the program, you must have moved […]
August 24, 2018
Other News
Defense Act Includes Kaine’s Military Spouse Aid
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on President Trump signing into law the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a majority of Kaine’s military spouse employment provisions and many of Kaine’s other priorities for Virginia, including a pay raise for servicemembers […]
August 24, 2018
Academics
Report: Interest in Online Education Keeps Growing
The associate’s degree is the most popular credential among potential students as demand for online higher education continues to grow, according to a study by Clearwater, Fla.-based Digital Media Solutions. The independent agency’s study reviewed trends in inquiry generation and student acquisition data from January through June of this year. Analysts used information from Sparkroom, […]
August 24, 2018
Other News
Art Institute of Phoenix Closing
PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) – With unfinished degrees and a lot of questions, students at one Valley college are left scrambling wondering what to do next. For more than a month, students have heard rumors of their school closing. Then on Friday, it was made official. Students received an email letting them know that at the […]
August 24, 2018
Other News
CPO Selectees Learn about Services for Sailors
FY19 Chief Petty Officer selectees from commands across NAS Patuxent River attended a daylong class at the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Aug. 9 to learn about the services available to them and their Sailors. “They’re going from the role of first class petty officers into the chief ranks where they’re considered subject matter […]
August 24, 2018
Academics
Williams Woods U., Military Plan Partnership
Some Fulton residents were surprised Wednesday when a Missouri National Guard Black Hawk helicopter landed at William Woods University — but it wasn’t an invasion. It was an announcement. “Today is a landmark day for William Woods,” said Dan Westhues, vice president of the college’s board of trustees. The news: William Woods University is the […]
August 24, 2018
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