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OU College of Medicine Renames Study Area After First African American Woman to Earn Medical Degree

The OU College of Medicine renamed a student study area at a ceremony in honor of the first African American woman in the U.S. to earn a medical degree. According to a press release, OU medical students who are members of the college’s chapter of the American Medical Women’s Association thought of the idea to […]

February 24, 2020

New Program Aims to Increase Diversity in Doctoral Programs at Harvard Chan School

A pilot pipeline program initiated by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Dean Michelle Williams aims to enroll more underrepresented students in the School and provide them with a strong foundation toward studying for a doctoral degree. The Donald Hopkins Predoctoral Scholars Program, launched in September 2019, offers students the opportunity to pursue a two-year master […]

February 24, 2020

Race, Income and Education Affect Your Health More Than You Think. UWF and Partners Want to Change That

In theory, staying healthy sounds simple enough: just eat right and exercise. But in reality, a lot of factors that people can’t always control — like race, genetics, income, educational level and intra-personal relationships — have an out-sized impact on their physical and mental health. The result is families who struggle with one issue, poverty for instance, often struggle with other issues […]

February 24, 2020

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Scientists From Harvard, China to Unite Against Coronavirus

Since it was identified in December, the new coronavirus has quickly become a global threat, infecting nearly 78,000 people and killing more than 2,300, overwhelming vulnerable health care systems, and destabilizing economies worldwide. To address these challenges, Harvard University scientists will join forces with colleagues from China to develop therapies to prevent new infections and […]

February 24, 2020

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Black LGBTQ Youth, Despite High Levels of Mental Health Issues, Receive Less Professional Care, Study Says

Black LGBTQ youth are less likely to receive mental health care than the general LGBTQ youth population despite reporting similar rates of depression and suicidal thoughts, according to a recent study. The intersection of two identities — LGBTQ and black — makes these young people both more at risk of developing mental health problems and […]

February 24, 2020

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Report: Robust Returns for Early College High School Programs

American Institutes for Research said in a recent policy brief, based on studies it conducted, that early college high school programs have a positive, lasting impact on postsecondary enrollment and success.

February 23, 2020

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Initiative Aimed at Increasing Access for Lower-Income Students Is Succeeding, but Results Are Slowing

A report from the American Talent Initiative (ATI) shows impressive results in terms of increasing the number and share of Pell Grant recipients at high-performing institutions, but momentum appears to be waning.

February 23, 2020

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Supporting Black Students When They are Further Traumatized in School

There is no question that student trauma is on the rise and some school professionals are part of the problem.

February 23, 2020

NH Senate Bill Would Give Vets Protected Status in University System

CONCORD — Amidst a pending federal lawsuit against the University of New Hampshire brought by a former professor claiming UNH passed over him for employment due to his veteran status after it chose not to renew his contract, the state Senate took action to better protect veterans from discrimination in the university system. The Senate […]

February 21, 2020

MGCCC Honored as Nation’s Most Military-Friendly School

PERKINSTON, Mississippi — After top 10 finishes the last two years, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has ascended to the top spot in an annual ranking of the most military-friendly community colleges in the nation. MGCCC was ranked number one on the 2020-21 Military Friendly Schools list for the nation’s largest community college. The list, […]

February 21, 2020

Bill To Give Military and Families In-State Tuition

COLORADO — College is expensive for just about everyone, but for military families many of them face challenges when it comes to getting in-state tuition. “I don’t need to tell anyone that out of state tuition is, frankly, out of control, like most tuition costs” said Representative Bri Buentello (D- Pueblo) a prime sponsor of […]

February 21, 2020

U of Southern California to Grant Free Tuition to Students With Family Incomes of $80,000 or Less

The University of Southern California (USC) passed a new initiative on Thursday granting free tuition to future students from families with an annual household income of $80,000 or less, reported USA Today. In addition, the university won’t consider home ownership as a factor in its financial need calculations. The new standard will take effect starting with […]

February 21, 2020

ROTC Program to Return to Colorado Mesa University

Over 30 years has passed since Colorado Mesa University (CMU) last had a Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program. Soon, the program will return to the university. There isn’t an exact date for the program’s launch yet. Amanda Herron, Veteran’s Benefits and Services Coordinator at CMU, said the project’s arrival will take longer than a […]

February 21, 2020

Wake Forest U Apologizes for its Past Involvement in Slavery

During the school’s Founders Day ceremonies, the president of Wake Forest University publicly apologized for the institution’s past involvement in slavery, reported The Associated Press. “It is important and overdue that, on behalf of Wake Forest University, I unequivocally apologize for participating in and benefiting from the institution of slavery,” president Nathan Hatch said. “I […]

February 21, 2020

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Howard University Ups Its Minimum Wage in a Push For Employee Financial Wellness

Howard University has been making a concerted push for financial wellness on campus – not just for students but for faculty and staff. The university upped its minimum wage to $16.82 per hour, almost three dollars more than Washington D.C.’s minimum wage, which is among the highest in the country at $14.00.

February 20, 2020

UVA President Condemns Threats Against Black Student

University of Virginia President Jim Ryan said in a column published Wednesday that threats against a Black student who expressed her views on a multicultural center on campus are “reprehensible.”

February 20, 2020

Sociologist Examines Gendered Racism from the Perspective of Attorneys

A book by Dr. Tsedale M. Melaku explores the ways in which Black women face gender and racial discrimination when pursuing careers at elite law firms.

February 20, 2020

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Salisbury U Campus Police Working With FBI to Investigate Multiple Racist Threats

Officials at Maryland’s Salisbury University said college police are working with the FBI and other law enforcement agencies to investigate multiple racist threats found on campus Wednesday afternoon, reported WUSA9. Following the threats, the college closed on Thursday, “to provide a day of healing.” However, the Counseling Center, Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Multicultural […]

February 20, 2020