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Dr. Gilda Barabino Appointed to The National Academy of Engineering

Dr. Gilda Barabino, dean of the Grove School of Engineering at The City College of New York (CCNY), has been appointed to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), making her now only one of six African-American women members in the esteemed academy.

February 18, 2019

Publish or Perish: How to Rid Yourself of Fear

Recently, my colleague Dr. Raquel Wright-Mair at the University of Northern Colorado virtually invited me to guess lecture in her graduate course regarding my op-eds. It is always an honor to share space with colleagues and students across the nation. A graduate student in her course posed a question that I have been reflecting on for the last several days. The student asked, “Do you have fear when it comes to writing these opinion pieces?” Fear and writing go hand in hand in all that we do in academia.

February 18, 2019

As Retirement Nears, Nursing Dean Reflects on Tenure

As Dr. Anita Hufft looks to retire this summer, she won’t be leaving a career as an astronaut that she envisioned when she was a youngster – she will depart Texas Woman’s University (TWU) as one of the nation’s foremost nurse educators.

February 18, 2019

Can You Teach Students to Be Happy? Colleges Are Trying.

After three years at the University of Pennsylvania, Brielle Weiner has perfected the one-sentence introduction she gives in every new class: a 21-year-old senior majoring in chemical and biomolecular engineering from Wellesley, Mass. But this semester in a course called The Pursuit of Happiness, she was forced to try something new: an introductory anecdote that […]

February 18, 2019

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GV Promotes Vaccinations Without Requirements Amid National Conversations

With an anti-vaccination movement on the rise, the possession of accurate information on vaccines is becoming increasingly in demand across college campuses. The student senate’s Student Health and Wellness Taskforce reported that while Grand Valley State University’s vaccination rates have had an increase since 2014, they still fall below the national average. Read More

February 18, 2019

Touro Program Receives Grant to Promote Diverse Health Care Workforce

For the 12th year in a row, Touro University California’s joint master of science in Physician Assistant Studies/master of Public Health program has been awarded a $96,000 Song-Brown Healthcare Workforce Training Programs Grant through the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development. The funds will provide the two-week Bridge Program and assist physician assistant students complete […]

February 18, 2019

Hospitals Welcome Foreign Nurses, Doctors to Fill Personnel Shortage

As the health care industry faces shortages in doctors and nurses, local providers are increasing recruitment efforts that include bringing in more employees from outside the United States. Geisinger is in its first year partnering with Medefis, a vendor management system that brings in experienced nurses from Jamaica, Philippines, India and Africa. The three-year program […]

February 18, 2019

Survey Finds Philadelphia Less Healthy Than Other Northeast Cities

You might think that the City of Brotherly Love, which prides itself on being a national leader in health care, would be healthier than its peers. Philadelphia is graced with some of the top academic medical centers in the country, numerous pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms, and the headquarters of several major medical organizations. And the […]

February 18, 2019

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Montana Has Poor Dental Health, But Plenty of Dentists

When it comes to dental health, Montana has some work to do. An annual report card that looks at the which states have the healthiest teeth and gums in the U.S., ranks Montana 43 overall. On the other hand, the report produced by the personal finance website WalletHub, said the state is third for the most dentists […]

February 18, 2019

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Health Tip: Eat Less Saturated Fat

The American Heart Association recommends reducing saturated fat to no more than 6 percent of total daily calories for people who need to lower “bad” cholesterol. Read More

February 18, 2019

New Student-Run E-Radio Station to Be Launched at Texas Southern University

Texas Southern University has announced it will launch a new student-run, streaming radio station called KTSU2 or “The Voice”. “This will be a landmark day for TSU,” said TSU president Dr. Austin A. Lane. “KTSU2 meets students where they are – online and mobile. This project gives our students greater access to gain experience in […]

February 18, 2019

New AAC&U Project to Work on Student Learning at Community Colleges

The Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) have announced the launch of a two-year project to shape institutional capacity and clarify pathways for degree completion and to ensure student learning at community colleges. The project, “Strengthening Guided Pathways and Career Success by Ensuring Students Are Learning” is supported by funding from the Ascendium Education […]

February 18, 2019

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Fourth President of Bethune-Cookman Dies at 91

Dr. Oswald Bronson, the fourth president of Bethune-Cookman University, has passed away. He was 91 years old. Bronson served as the university’s president for 29 years before retiring in 2004, according to NBC-affiliate station WESH. Bronson is credited with expanding the university, overseeing construction and building enrollment.

February 18, 2019

Helping Hands

Nursing deans work to inspire a new generation of health care professionals.

February 18, 2019

ASALH Black History Celebration Highlights Black Migration

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) celebrated its 93rd annual Black History Month luncheon by spotlighting the mass migrations of Black people and how those experiences have helped shape their identity and efforts to make progress.

February 17, 2019

UTSA’s Urban Education Institute Brings Data, Support to Local Education Stakeholders

Former Texas state representative Dr. Michael Villarreal is working to make the new Urban Education Institute at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) a trusted community partner for education stakeholders looking to improve educational attainment, outcomes and economic earnings for San Antonio’s students.

February 15, 2019

GWU Student Prompts Discussion About Changing Colonials Nickname

Having the Colonials as George Washington University’s team name may inhibit students from having “inclusive” school spirit because the moniker could be associated with ethnophobia and oppression, said Hayley Margolis, a Student Association senator. Margolis said she wants to push the discussion about the Colonials nickname past a “casual conversation” and inform officials and students […]

February 15, 2019

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Open Letter to Faculty of Color Parenting While On The Tenure-Track

We are compelled to write this open letter to our fellow faculty of color colleagues who are navigating tenure-track while raising little humans. As graduate students, we were warned that pursuing a tenure-track position would be both challenging and draining. The mental exhaustion and physiological impact of being on the tenure-track for people of color has been largely researched; much of it centers around social identities and how we navigate systems of privilege and oppression as minoritized individuals.

February 15, 2019

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