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YOLANDA PIERCE
YOLANDA PIERCE has been named dean of Howard University School of Divinity. Pierce was an associate professor of religion and literature at Princeton Theological Seminary. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University and two master’s degrees in English and Africana studies and a Ph.D. from Cornell University.
July 12, 2017
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LEONARD N. MOORE
LEONARD N. MOORE has been named interim vice president for diversity and community engagement at University of Texas at Austin. Moore is a history professor and senior associate vice president for diversity and community engagement at University of Texas at Austin. He received his bachelor’s degree from Jackson State University and a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University.
July 12, 2017
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GOP Expected to Offer New Healthcare Bill
Senate Republican leaders plan to unveil on Thursday a new version of their legislation to repeal and replace ObamaCare ahead of a possible vote next week. The revised legislation will include concessions to centrists and conservatives designed to win the necessary 51 votes for passage. Read More
July 12, 2017
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D.C.’s Diverse Demographics
Educators at the K-12 and college level are actively looking to reach out to diverse populations in the D.C. metro region.
July 12, 2017
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Community Colleges Viewing Workforce Development Through Regional Lens
California and Pennsylvania community college systems are focusing on bridging a growing skills gap between the needs of regional labor markets and the qualifications of graduates.
July 11, 2017
Leadership & Policy
Bethune-Cookman President Jackson Retiring
Bethune-Cookman University announced Tuesday that its president, Edison O. Jackson, is retiring.
July 11, 2017
Students
Louisville Tries Different Course to Close Black Male Achievement Gap
In an effort to improve academic achievement among African Americans, a Kentucky school board has approved the creation of an academy tailored to Black male students in Louisville.
July 11, 2017
HBCUs
When the News of Demise Is Greatly Exaggerated
In the same state, under the same accrediting agency, two schools in the past few years have been on probation, and their media treatment has been very different.
July 11, 2017
Students
National Council of La Raza Changes Its Name to UnidosUS
One of the nation’s oldest civil rights organization has changed its name in an effort to appeal to a younger generation. The National Council of La Raza (NCLR)—known for its advocacy civil rights work on behalf of Hispanic communities—is now called “UnidosUS,” which is translated to mean “united.” The name change is an effort by […]
July 11, 2017
Students
Teen Sues Fraternity Over Alleged Sexual Assault
TAMPA, Fla. — A teenager is suing a University of South Florida fraternity, saying that a member sexually assaulted her while she was unconscious at a chapter party. The Tampa Bay Times reported Tuesday that the girl filed suit against Pi Kappa Phi and its national organization last week. A USF member, 19-year-old Dillon LaGamma, […]
July 11, 2017
Students
Detective Describes Probe into Penn State Pledge’s Death
BELLEFONTE, Pa. — A police detective was questioned for a third day Tuesday about the events at a Penn State fraternity house earlier this year that led to the death of a 19-year-old pledge who died after a series of falls during a night of heavy drinking. Lawyers for members of the now-shuttered Beta Theta […]
July 11, 2017
Students
Autopsy: Texas A&M Fraternity Member Died of Alcohol, Drugs
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Autopsy results show a Texas A&M University student whose body was found last year at his fraternity house died of an accidental drug and alcohol overdose. The Brazos County Sheriff’s Office says Sigma Phi Epsilon member Matthew Hayes of Beaumont was discovered unresponsive Dec. 6 in his bedroom. The Travis County […]
July 11, 2017
News Roundup
Trump Sued for Blocking Some of His Critics on Twitter
NEW YORK — First Amendment advocates are suing President Donald Trump, saying some of his critics have been unconstitutionally blocked from following him on Twitter. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in Manhattan federal court by the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University. The lawsuit says Twitter has become an important public forum for the […]
July 11, 2017
Blogs/Opinion
DeVos, Stop Stalling
This week, the Department of Education is holding hearings (Monday in DC, Wednesday in Dallas) at which members of the public can comment on Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’s announcement that she will conduct a “Regulatory Reset“ – a new round of rule-making proceedings to reconsider two college accountability rules issued by the Department in […]
July 11, 2017
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4 Ways to Earn Degree Without Debt
Having a college degree can give you a major advantage in being able to command a higher salary than others without one. But are you scared about raking up loads of student debt? Here are 4 ways to get a college degree without having to deal with student debt: Join the Armed Forces It may […]
July 11, 2017
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Data Offers Benefits in Online Learning
The accessibility of real-time data can be extremely beneficial in online learning, with educators often having an immediate perspective on how students are faring through the use of a learning management system platform, according to Ed Tech: Focus on Higher Ed. Instructors can see how students did on an introductory exam quickly, offering actionable insight […]
July 11, 2017
Academics
“Boots to Business” Class Trains Service Members
Nearly 25 Sailors, Soldiers, Marines and Airmen throughout Oahu recently completed the ‘Boots to Business’ class at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) Military & Family Support Center, June 22-23. The Boots to Business class is a two-step entrepreneurial training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as a training track within the […]
July 11, 2017
Academics
Personnel Shifts Aim to Improve Officer Training
The Air Force is making a series of personnel tweaks to better leadership within its ranks and to benefit medically separated airmen. The service announced last week it redesigned its Air University Squadron Officer School program to “better align with the needs of the Air Force.” The new course starts at the end of July, […]
July 11, 2017
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