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University of Alaska Prepares for Significant Budget Cuts

Officials from the University of Alaska (UA) are preparing for possible budget cuts from an amended budget from newly elected Gov. Mike Dunleavy set to be released on Feb. 13. “There’s a tremendous amount of uncertainty. We’re holding our breath until Feb. 13,” said University of Alaska president Dr. Jim Johnsen. “I do sense that […]

February 8, 2019

Food Pantries at College Campuses Across The U.S. Tackle Student Food Insecurity

Low-income students around the country are enrolling in colleges at increasing rates, and 39 percent of undergraduates were at or below 130 percent of the 2016 federal poverty line, according to the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study. Universities in Kentucky and Southern Indiana have opened on-campus food pantries and begun food rescue programs in attempts […]

February 8, 2019

Dr. Ken Atwater to receive the 2019 Diverse Champions Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ralph Newell Phone: 703.385.2411 Email: Ralph@DiverseEducation.com Dr. Ken Atwater to receive the 2019 Diverse Champions Award FAIRFAX, Va. — Diverse: Issues In Higher Education is pleased to announce that Dr. Ken Atwater will be the recipient of this year’s Diverse Champions Award. Dr. Ken Atwater became the seventh president of Hillsborough […]

February 8, 2019

Photos Featuring Students in Blackface Found in Old University of Maryland Yearbooks

Old University of Maryland (UMD) yearbook photos featuring students wearing Blackface have surfaced just days after Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and Attorney General Mark Herring admitted to wearing blackface in college. The UMD photos were first discovered by a Twitter user who said it took her about five minutes to find them, according to Fox […]

February 8, 2019

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Arizona State University Expands in D.C.

Arizona State University (ASU) has rented more space to its Washington, D.C. operations after a newly debuted renovated building near the White House less was not large enough for the university. The Arizona Board of Regents recently approved a 10-12 year lease for an additional 8,400-square-foot space in a nearby facility, according to AZ Central. […]

February 8, 2019

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Xavier University of Louisiana, Ochsner Health System Partner On New Master’s Program

Xavier University of Louisiana has announced a partnership with Ochsner Health System to launch a new master’s Physician Assistant (PA) Program. The new 28-month, full time master’s program will include three semesters of classroom instruction and 16 months of clinical training within the Ochsner Health system, according to an Xavier University of Louisiana release. A […]

February 8, 2019

Pathways to Law School Program is Yielding Success Stories

Launched in 2014, the initiative aims to diversify the legal profession by targeting members of historically underrepresented populations, which make up sizeable segments of community college enrollment.

February 8, 2019

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GERALD L. JONES

GERALD L. JONES has been named senior director for the Center for Academic Access & Student Enrichment in the Division of Student Affairs at Sonoma State University (SSU). Most recently, he served as director for Upward Bound Programs at SSU. Jones received a bachelor’s in English literature and Afro-American studies from SSU and both a master’s and J.D. from the Empire College School of Law.

February 8, 2019

SARAH MANGELSDORF

SARAH MANGELSDORF has been named the first female president of the University of Rochester. Prior to her new role, she served as a professor of psychology, chief operating officer and provost at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Mangelsdorf received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Oberlin College and a Ph.D. in child psychology from the University of Minnesota.

February 8, 2019

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CHESTER THOMPSON

CHESTER THOMPSON has been appointed assistant vice president, Underrepresented Minority Student Achievement at Robert Morris University-Pittsburgh. Thompson earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland at College Park, a master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs and a D. Sc. from Robert Morris University.

February 8, 2019

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JOHN N. SINGER

JOHN N. SINGER has been appointed associate dean for diversity and inclusion of the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University (TAMU). He currently is an associate professor of sport management at TAMU. Singer earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from Michigan State University and a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University.

February 8, 2019

NOELLE CHADDOCK

NOELLE CHADDOCK has been named vice president for equity and inclusion at Bates College. Currently, she serves as associate provost and deputy Title IX coordinator at Rhodes College. Chaddock received a bachelor’s, master’s degrees and a Ph.D. in philosophy, interpretation and culture from the State University of New York at Binghamton.

February 8, 2019

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RENÉE MCDONALD HUTCHINS

RENÉE MCDONALD HUTCHINS has been named dean of the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law. Currently, she serves as the Jacob A. France Professor of Public Interest Law at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law. Hutchins received a bachelor’s in mathematics from Spelman College, graduating cum laude, and received a J.D. from Yale Law School.

February 8, 2019

WM. GREGORY SAWYER

WM. GREGORY SAWYER has been appointed vice president for student affairs at Sonoma State University. Most recently, he retired as the founding vice president for student affairs at California State University Channel Islands. Sawyer earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Mount Union, a master’s degree from Eastern New Mexico University and a Ph.D. from the University of North Texas.

February 8, 2019

DEENA J. GONZÁLEZ

DEENA J. GONZÁLEZ has been appointed provost and senior vice president at Gonzaga University. Prior to her new role, she was associate provost for faculty affairs and professor at Loyola Marymount University. González earned a bachelor’s in history/anthropology/ liberal arts from New Mexico State University and a master’s and Ph.D. in history from the University of California, Berkeley.

February 8, 2019

MICHAEL A. JOSEPH

MICHAEL A. JOSEPH has been named vice dean of academic and student affairs at SUNY Downstate Medical Center School of Public Health. He previously served as vice chair of SUNY Downstate’s Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Joseph received a bachelor’s in health science from Brooklyn College, a master’s in chronic disease epidemiology from Yale University and a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan School of Public Health.

February 8, 2019

Naval Academy Sexual Harassment is Up, But Mids Almost Never Report it

It was more than three years ago former Vice President Joe Biden stopped at the Naval Academy and urged midshipmen to combat sexual violence in their ranks. “Sexual violence is the only equal opportunity employer,” Biden said. “It occurs in the wealthiest communities and the poorest communities. It occurs on campuses with the highest SAT […]

February 8, 2019

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Graduate School Selects First Permanent Senior Military Faculty Member

Lt. Col. James Rutledge, Ph.D., P.E. is AFIT’s Graduate School of Engineering and Management’s first permanent senior military faculty member. In this role, he can remain in the position as an active duty lieutenant colonel until he separates, retires, or makes full colonel. “This is the best job in the Air Force. I love what I […]

February 8, 2019

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