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Higher Ed Institutions Rethink Relationships With Police Amid Nationwide Protests
Two days after the death of George Floyd — a Black man who died at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer — University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel made an announcement: The university is breaking its ties with the Minneapolis police department. The city department can no longer provide security at campus events or […]
July 24, 2020
Sports
Dr. Ketra L. Armstrong: Mental Health Support Essential for Student-Athletes
As athletic departments navigate this time of uncertainty, Dr. Ketra L. Armstrong of the University of Michigan says attention to mental health for student-athletes, coaches and administrators must be a priority.
July 24, 2020
Academics
Cuesta College to Provide Student Services to Camp Roberts
Cuesta College and Camp Roberts recently signed an agreement allowing Cuesta College to provide on-site enrollment and student services to Camp Roberts personnel and their families. “We’re excited about the partnership between Cuesta College and Camp Roberts,” said Colonel Robert Horvath, Camp Roberts Commander. “Having an Enrollment Success Specialist here will help open the door […]
July 23, 2020
Academics
Pentagon Preparing to Open Schools on Military Bases Worldwide This Fall
The Pentagon says it’s preparing to open schools on U.S. military bases worldwide this fall for students in grades K-12 as long as the risk of transmission of the novel coronavirus in the surrounding area remains “limited” or “moderate,” according to newly released guidance. “To the maximum extent possible… schools will operate brick and mortar […]
July 23, 2020
Other News
Plan to Discourage For-Profit Schools From Targeting Military Students Advances
In an attempt to curb for-profit colleges’ targeting of military students, House lawmakers on Tuesday voted to reclassify how military tuition assistance money is counted in funding formulas for higher education federal aid. If the provision were to become law — the proposal still faces a long legislative road ahead — the move could lead […]
July 23, 2020
Other News
Over 100 Campus Police Departments Got Military Equipment Through This Federal Program
In the wake of national protests against police brutality, the University of Maryland police department will be returning 50 M16 semiautomatic rifles, an armored truck, 300 magazine cartridges and 79 gun sights to the U.S. Department of Defense. It’s also selling two camouflage Humvees. The university is divesting from the Department of Defense’s 1033 program, […]
July 23, 2020
African-American
Ousted Lincoln University President May Be Reinstated
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania — one of the nation’s oldest historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) — has been embroiled in a bitter fight following the sudden ouster of its president, Dr. Brenda A. Allen, by the school’s board of trustees.
July 23, 2020
African-American
The UC System Just Admitted Its Most Diverse Class of Californians. How Did These Campuses Do It?
The University of California (UC) system admitted its largest, most diverse class of Californians this year, according to preliminary data. Notably, for the first time, the system welcomed a higher percentage of Latinx prospective students than White students from the state. What did admissions leaders do to make it happen?
July 23, 2020
COVID-19
Reopening Plans of U of Lynchburg, Liberty U Don’t Require COVID-19 Tests From Students
The yet-to-be-approved draft of fall reopening plans for Liberty University and the University of Lynchburg don’t require students to be tested for COVID-19 before the first day of classes, reported The News & Advance. These institutions’ plans have been submitted to the state for approval. Liberty plans in-person classes for almost all instruction starting Aug […]
July 23, 2020
COVID-19
West Virginia U to Fine Students Who Don’t Get Tested for COVID-19
West Virginia University will fine students who don’t get tested for COVID-19 and take disciplinary action against employees who don’t get the test. “You have told us that you want to be on campus, and that means that we all must take personal responsibility and be accountable for maintaining the health and safety of our […]
July 23, 2020
Sports
Big South to Begin Fall Sport Competition September 3
The Big South Conference announced that it will begin fall sport competition on Sept. 3 The decision “provides each member institution the opportunity to further focus on return to competition protocols and necessary resources to facilitate the resocialization process, while maintaining competitive opportunities for its student-athletes this fall,” the conference said in a statement. The […]
July 23, 2020
Sports
Conference Carolinas to Go Ahead With Fall Sports
Conference Carolinas announced it will proceed with intercollegiate competition in conference-sponsored sports in the upcoming fall semester, with competition beginning no earlier than Sept. 18. The conference said member institutions may begin practicing in their championship/non-championship segments on Sept. 1 or when mandated by NCAA policy, whichever is later. “During this pandemic, we are working […]
July 23, 2020
Sports
Peach Belt Conference Delays Fall Sports
The Peach Belt Conference has announced that all fall competition involving cross country, volleyball and soccer will be delayed until Oct. 1. The delay doesn’t affect men’s and women’s basketball; a decision about these sports will be made later, the conference said. It will announce more information about fall schedules, fall conference tournaments, practice start dates […]
July 23, 2020
Sports
Atlantic East Conference Postpones All Fall Sports
The Atlantic East Conference has postponed all fall athletics competition and championships, and if the NCAA approves, will conduct fall sports championships in the spring 2021 semester. “Over the last several months, the Atlantic East Conference and member institutions have worked tirelessly to formulate resocialization plans for the return of intercollegiate athletics to our campuses,” […]
July 23, 2020
Sports
NCAC Suspends Fall Sports Through December 31
The North Coast Athletic Conference has suspended all fall sports because the COVID-19 pandemic “continues to present evolving challenges to our campuses and communities.” The conference said that “after extended consideration of the new NCAA guidance, and with tremendous regret,” it suspended all intercollegiate competition through Dec. 31. “We worked hard for months to create […]
July 23, 2020
Sports
Ohio Valley Conference Postpones Fall Olympic Sports but Not Football
The Ohio Valley Conference said it has decided it is postponing the start of competition in fall Olympic sports until Sept. 17, but the decision doesn’t include football “due to existing contractual matters.” The conference also said it will conduct conference-only competition in women’s soccer and volleyball. The competitive schedules for winter and spring sports […]
July 23, 2020
Sports
Sun Belt Conference Delays Fall Sports to September 3
The Sun Belt Conference announced that it will delay the first permissible date of competition for the 2020-21 academic year to Sept. 3, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The rescheduling of contests due to these adjustments will be determined by each member institution. “This delay will allow conference members additional time to implement protocols for […]
July 23, 2020
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Seeking a COVID-19 Cure
Dr. Christopher Barnes among the number of minority scientists working on a vaccine for the deadly novel coronavirus.
July 23, 2020
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