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Alabama HBCU Summit Focuses on Workforce Development
Students and leaders from Alabama’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) gathered at Lawson State Community College for the first Alabama HBCU Summit to discuss student opportunities and challenges and ways to strengthen the state’s workforce. The event was convened by Alabama Sen. Doug Jones who moderated several panels at the summit. Panelists discussed how HBCUs […]
February 4, 2019
Disparities
University researchers link electronic health records, physician stress
Over the past few years, burnout among physicians has garnered more attention from researchers; and recently, a University study confirmed that stress related to electronic health records is common among doctors. According to the study’s lead author, Associate Professor of Medicine at the Warren Alpert Medical School Rebekah Gardner, “the prevalence of stress related to […]
February 4, 2019
Disparities
Medical Students Push For More LGBT Health Training To Address Disparities
When Sarah Spiegel was in her first year at New York Medical College in 2016, she sat in a lecture hall watching a BuzzFeed video about what it’s like to be an intersex or a transgender person. “It was a good video, but it felt inadequate for the education of a class of medical students, […]
February 4, 2019
STEM
Georgianna Y. Y. Clark Passes Away at 89
Georgianna Yvonne Young “Y. Y.” Clark, a pioneer for African-Americans and women engineers passed away in her sleep last week. She was 89 years old. Clark was the first woman to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering at Howard University, the first woman to serve as a faculty member in the College […]
February 4, 2019
Disparities
New care models, research tools and treatments are accelerating on the health care landscape
From new buildings to new research tools and treatments, change is a constant in today’s health care landscape, both locally and globally. Most experts would even tell you that change is accelerating, both in terms of research and treatment and the business side of health care. Here’s a look at some of the more visible […]
February 4, 2019
News Roundup
NEA, VEA Call for VA Gov. Ralph Northam’s Resignation
Two education organizations have called for the resignation of  Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam after a 1984 yearbook photo surfaced showing a man in Blackface and another individual wearing a Ku Klux Klan robe and hood. The image was one of several provided on Northam’s Eastern Virginia Medical School yearbook page published in 1984. Several politicians […]
February 4, 2019
Disparities
Massachusetts Officials Kick Start New Housing Program to Address Youth Homelessness
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker recently announced a new student housing program as part of $3 million in grant funding to state community organizations that help address youth homelessness. In its initial launch, the state plans to spend $120,000 to pilot the program at Bridgewater State, Framingham State, Worchester State universities and at the University of […]
February 4, 2019
Disparities
TouroCOM Harlem Launches Free, Student-Run Clinic for Harlem Community
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM) Harlem campus Dean Dr. David Forstein has recently announced the opening of a free, student-run clinic to serve the Harlem community. The Touro Harlem Health Clinic has begun reaching out to the Harlem community in efforts of scheduling appointments for individuals who cannot afford medical services, do not have […]
February 4, 2019
Disparities
U.K. Launches One of The Largest Mental Health Studies in The World
In honor of Children’s Mental Health Week (Feb. 4-10), United Kingdom Secretary of Education Damian Hinds announced that a maximum of 370 schools in England will participate in a series of studies testing different approaches to supporting children and adolescent’s mental health. Children attending one of the participating schools will benefit from mindfulness exercises, pupil […]
February 4, 2019
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Rutgers University marks the centennial anniversary of Paul Robeson’s graduation.
February 4, 2019
Disparities
Two Columbia Students Diagnosed with Meningococcal Disease
Columbia University administrators have recently announced that there have been two diagnosed cases of Meningococcal disease, a viral or bacterial inflammation of membranes around the spinal cord and brain, at its School of International and Public Affairs. Both students are being treated in Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Hospital. According to federal law, Columbia is required […]
February 4, 2019
Students
Dr. Nolan L. Cabrera: An Interdisciplinary Scholar
In studying climate issues on college campuses, Dr. Nolan L. Cabrera has made it a point to capture the narrative of White males.
February 4, 2019
Faculty & Staff
FAMU Initiative Seeks to Transform Institutional Culture for Women Faculty
A new initiative at Florida A&M University (FAMU) that is funded by the National Science Foundation will have significant implications for how historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) address gender disparities in hiring, retention and promotion of women faculty.
February 1, 2019
Native Americans
Observers to Notre Dame: Act Wisely with Columbus Murals
As the University of Notre Dame acts to reduce the visibility of a dozen Christopher Columbus murals that its president says could be culturally offensive, some observers warn the school against missing the boat.
February 1, 2019
News Roundup
Cheryl Gonzalez Named Hillsborough Chief Diversity Officer
Hillsborough Community College (HCC), located in Tampa, Florida, has appointed Cheryl Gonzalez as its new chief diversity officer. In this new position, Gonzalez will supervise the Office of Equity and Special Programs, which makes sure that Hillsborough meets the federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination and sexual harassment. She joined the HCC faculty on […]
February 1, 2019
News Roundup
University of Providence Contemplating Removal of Several Academic Programs
Administrators at The University of Providence are contemplating the removal of several undergraduate and graduate programs as they work to restructure its liberal arts curriculum and academic programs. Program closure recommendations will be presented to the university Board of Trustees on Feb. 14 where a final decision will be made, a recent letter released by […]
February 1, 2019
News Roundup
Gonzaga to Host 5th International Conference on Hate Studies
Gonzaga University has announced it will host the fifth International Conference on Hate Studies: Building Peace through Dialogue, Kindness and Forgiveness at its John J. Hemmingson Center from April 2-4. The interdisciplinary conference is sponsored by the Gonzaga University Institute for Hate Studies, the Kootenai County Task Force for Human Relations and the Spokane County […]
February 1, 2019
STEM
Dr. Loni Philip Tabb: Making Biostatistics Relevant
Anyone familiar with inner city neighborhoods has probably noticed the number of alcohol-selling businesses located on block after block. Growing up in Philadelphia, Dr. Loni Philip Tabb was aware of the proliferation of such outlets.
February 1, 2019
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