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Policies
Experts: Mental Illness Aided Some Leaders in Tough Times
WASHINGTON — Some of America’s greatest leaders in history have had mental health problems, and it may have helped in times of crisis, psychiatrists and psychologists said. Presidents Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy, along with Civil War generals Ulysses S. Grant and William Tecumseh Sherman and civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King […]
August 15, 2016
Policies
Texas Anti-Abortion Group Gets Funds
AUSTIN, Texas — A revamped women’s health program in Texas that ousted Planned Parenthood is giving a $1.6 million state contract to the nonprofit of an anti-abortion activist, who state officials said submitted a “robust” proposal for helping low-income women in rural areas. The Heidi Group’s Carol Everett has been a visible abortion opponent at […]
August 15, 2016
Disparities
Questions Linger Year After Mentally Ill Prisoner’s Death
RICHMOND, Va. — Jamycheal Mitchell loved making people laugh and was known for his smile. Beneath his friendly persona, however, was a young man with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia who dropped out of high school and couldn’t hold a steady job. Despite those troubles, the 24-year-old appeared to have a positive outlook. “Every time we […]
August 15, 2016
Disparities
Transgender Man Receives Support After Surgery
BOSTON — Evan “EJ” Silverberg sat on a gurney in the early-morning hours at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He was uncharacteristically quiet and calm, a fact that concerned his girlfriend, Gabi Depari. She sat next to him and held his hand, smiling. spital staff entered the pre-op room, excitement began to build. Depari, 22, […]
August 15, 2016
Disparities
Study: Lesbian, Bisexual Women Adapting Healthy Lifestyles
COLUMBIA, Mo. — About five days a week at 5:30 a.m., Hudson Lavender meets a friend in front of her home for an hour-long walk on the MKT Trail. At 52, Lavender, an independent living specialist for low-income seniors, made a goal to stay active for her health, especially after having both of her knees […]
August 15, 2016
Policies
Obama Expands Medical Marijuana Research
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration has decided marijuana will remain on the list of most dangerous drugs, fully rebuffing growing support across the country for broad legalization, but said it will allow more research into its medical uses. The decision to expand research into marijuana’s medical potential could pave the way for the drug to […]
August 15, 2016
Students
Diverse Docket: Howard University Prevails in Title IX Suit
Howard University has defeated a lawsuit by a former graduate student who claimed she was wrongfully denied readmission twice to the doctoral program in history.
August 15, 2016
Students
Minorities Among Financial Aid Administrators Find Volunteering Invaluable
When it comes to moving up as a minority professional in the world of student financial aid, one of the best things you can do is to volunteer for a professional association.
August 15, 2016
Students
Report: Americans More Concerned About Wealth-based Achievement Gaps Than Racial Inequities
Americans are more concerned about—and more supportive of—proposals to close wealth-based achievement gaps among students than they are about Black-White or Hispanic-White gaps, according to a new report.
August 14, 2016
Students
Report: Americans More Concerned About Wealth-based Achievement Gaps Than Racial Inequities
Americans are more concerned about—and more supportive of—proposals to close wealth-based achievement gaps among students than they are about Black-White or Hispanic-White gaps, according to a new report.
August 14, 2016
Students
Diverse Students Gather From Across Nation to Celebrate Academic Success
A diverse group of more than 700 top-performing high school students from across the nation gathered at George Washington University over the weekend to celebrate their academic success, connect with college recruiters and corporations, and pledge to make the world a better place.
August 14, 2016
African-American
After 20-plus AAJA Conferences, Achieving Diversity in Media No Different Now, Maybe Even Harder
In education, in the media, we fight the same battles. It boils down to the basics: How do we get more of us in there? Not just as foot soldiers, but as generals. In academics, it means lifting a young prof to the ranking of dean, or higher. In journalism, it’s transforming a young reporter […]
August 14, 2016
Students
Sociology Professor: Milwaukee Riots Not a Surprise
Even before Milwaukee erupted into violence this weekend over a police shooting, the highly segregated rust-belt city had long been considered a powder keg just waiting to explode.
August 14, 2016
News Roundup
Johns Hopkins University Sued Over Retirement Plan
BALTIMORE —Johns Hopkins University has joined a growing list of schools accused by a law firm of offering poorly performing retirement funds that charge excessive fees. St. Louis-based firm Schlichter, Bogard & Denton filed a class action lawsuit Thursday in U.S. District Court in Baltimore on behalf of more than 24,000 Johns Hopkins University employees. […]
August 12, 2016
Other News
Grand Canyon Education Separates Itself from the Pack
Grand Canyon Education Inc. (Nasdaq: LOPE) continues to separate itself from the pack as other for-profits continue to struggle. The Phoenix-based operator of Grand Canyon University reported increased revenue, net income and enrollment for the second quarter. GCU reported $27.6 million in net income on $191.3 million in net revenue for the second quarter ended […]
August 12, 2016
Blogs/Opinion
Colleges Need to Be More Welcoming to Post-911 Vets
The Post-9/11 GI Bill is the most generous educational benefit afforded to veterans since World War II and holds the potential to profoundly impact the lives of an entire generation of military families. A common narrative has been that this potential won’t be realized until for-profit colleges can be stopped from fleecing veterans out of […]
August 12, 2016
Veterans
Veterans Museum and Education Center Finds a Home
After years of searching for a permanent home for this Veterans Museum and Education Center, Ormond Beach resident John Brinkley finally has a new address for his collection of items honoring those who served. I just a few months, the center will be 166 S. Beach St. in Daytona Beach, on the second floor of […]
August 12, 2016
Veterans
CEO Makes Long-Term Care Priority for Wounded Warriors
The Wounded Warrior Project is about to get more low-key, but more effective, for veterans, said its new CEO, retired Army Lt. Gen. Michael Linnington. “We are shifting a bit,” said Linnington, who came onboard after the charity’s previous CEO was criticized for spending too much on fundraising and lavish retreats instead of on services […]
August 12, 2016
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