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Faculty & Staff
Southern University Board Reconfirms Decision to Oust Chancellor Llorens
The immediate matter is settled but the controversy is far from over. The special session had been called after students, alumni and other supporters voiced disapproval of the board’s original decision not to give James Llorens a one-year extension.
February 24, 2014
Leadership & Policy
Court Rules Against Notre Dame Over Birth Control
A federal appeals court on Friday ruled against the University of Notre Dame in a case over parts of the federal health care law that forces it to provide health insurance for students and employees that covers contraceptives.
February 23, 2014
Students
Ole Miss Fraternity Suspended; Noose Suspects Kicked Out
A fraternity chapter at the University of Mississippi was indefinitely suspended Friday by its national organization and three of its freshman members were kicked out because of their suspected involvement in hanging a noose on a statue of James Meredith, the first Black student to enroll in the then all-White college.
February 23, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Diverse Docket: Asbury University Wins One Suit, Loses Another
It was win one, lose one, for a small Christian college in Kentucky facing two unrelated discrimination suits.
February 23, 2014
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A Star’s Downfall at Alcorn State University
Dr. M. Christopher Brown II was regarded as a rising star in the world of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and a transformational leader at Mississippi’s Alcorn State University before resigning abruptly last December.
February 23, 2014
STEM
Leveraging Diversity a Winning Strategy
We shortchange ourselves as a country if we fail to remove the obstacles facing all Americans in their pursuit of STEM.
February 23, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Dr. Michael Drake Has the Foundation, Support to Succeed as Ohio State President
The university’s first Black president has served as a professor, senior associate dean and has engaged in cutting-edge research focused on breast cancer, HIV/AIDS and tobacco use.
February 23, 2014
Sports
North Carolina Systems Making Student Transfers Easier
Fifty-eight community college and 16 public university campuses across North Carolina will sign an agreement to ease transfers.
February 20, 2014
African-American
Harvard Gets $150M Gift from Citadel Hedge Fund Founder
Kenneth Griffin’s gift is mainly to support its financial aid program. It will impact up to 800 students.
February 20, 2014
Community Colleges
Philander Smith College President Johnny Moore Resigns
Dr. Johnny Moore has resigned as president of Philander Smith College after less than two years on the job.
February 20, 2014
Sports
Northwestern University Defends Football Program’s Academics
Northwestern University officials urged a federal agency to deny a bid by the school’s football players to form the first college athletes’ union in U.S. history.
February 20, 2014
African-American
Cal State Spreading the Good Word About College at Churches
On Sundays throughout February, coinciding with Black History Month, White and other top CSU officials are speaking to churches throughout the state about preparing for college, the CSU application process and financial aid.
February 20, 2014
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Welcome Aboard!
Now that we’ve dug out from the snow, please join us in welcoming Jessie Pett and Jae McCadden to the Diverse team. Jessie, a Junior Sales Rep/Sales Administrator, has been in sales management for three years and customer service for five years. She is pursuing a degree in business management with a concentration in sports […]
February 19, 2014
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Ed O’Bannon Driven in Showdown against NCAA Over Pay
The NCAA’s lawyers today will seek to have a federal judge in Oakland throw out the landmark suit that demands college players get some of the hundreds of millions of dollars they generate every year.
February 19, 2014
Community Colleges
Diverse Conversations: Higher Accountability for College Dropout Rates
More than ever, colleges and universities have a responsibility to not simply admit students, but ensure they are guided properly to graduation.
February 19, 2014
Students
Economist: Pay Biggest Difference between NFL, College Football
The National Labor Relations Board is considering whether Northwestern football players have the right to unionize.
February 19, 2014
Students
Sometimes Attacks on Higher Ed Mask Other Agendas
Seems that everywhere you turn you are likely to hear about someone bemoaning the crises facing higher education.
February 19, 2014
Opinion
Five Words That Will Make a Difference
“But I will help you” can put a meaningful journey into motion.
February 19, 2014
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