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ELIZABETH KRONK WARNER
ELIZABETH KRONK WARNER has been appointed the first woman dean of the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law. Currently, she is associate dean of academic affairs, professor and director of the Tribal Law and Government Center at the University of Kansas. Kronk Warner earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from Cornell University and a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School.
May 2, 2019
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MONIQUE UMPHREY
MONIQUE UMPHREY has been appointed president of the Houston Community College Northeast Campus. Most recently, she was vice president of workforce innovation and dean for information technology at Cuyahoga Community College. Umphrey earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University and a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland.
May 2, 2019
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GLYNIS FITZGERALD
GLYNIS FITZGERALD has been named provost and chief academic officer at Alvernia University. Currently, she serves as associate vice president of academic affairs and dean of the School of Graduate Studies at Central Connecticut State University. Fitzgerald received a bachelor’s degree in speech communication from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and a master’s in organizational communication and a Ph.D. from SUNY Buffalo.
May 2, 2019
HBCUs
Moral Centrality in Educational Equity
Just last year in May of 2018, we witnessed the resurrection of Resurrection City as the new Poor People’s Campaign continued the fight against poverty, structural racism, voter suppression, militarism, and a host of others. This demonstration also spanned 40 days of community organizing with thousands of participants.
May 2, 2019
Students
Sinclair Community College Meets Students Where they Are
Sinclair Community College will be breaking graduation records this year as a result of intentional practices, policies and initiatives that promote equitable student outcomes, particularly for minority and low-income students.
May 1, 2019
Latest News
Study Analyzes Student Learning Outcome Statements and Assessments
How learning outcomes are articulated and assessed are relevant to students, schools and employers, and a whitepaper released Wednesday by Campus Labs analyzed data at the institutional and program levels at two-year and four-year institutions across the nation.
May 1, 2019
African-American
Georgetown’s Jackson ‘Jazzed’ About History
As a historian who happens to have an affinity for jazz, Dr. Maurice Jackson of Georgetown University combines both in a book that explores the America-born musical genre’s presence in Washington, D.C. and its intersections with government, politics, race, religion and higher education.
May 1, 2019
News Roundup
UNCC Shooting Injures 4, Leaves 2 Dead
A shooting at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte on Tuesday has left four students injured and two dead. Authorities identified the suspect as a 22-year-old history major who recently dropped out from UNCC, according to WRAL. The injured have been identified as Drew Pescaro, 19; Sean Dehart, 20; Rami Alramadhan, 20; and Emily […]
May 1, 2019
News Roundup
McDonald Named Diversity VP at UVA
Dr. Kevin McDonald, vice chancellor of inclusion, diversity and equity at the University of Missouri and the chief diversity officer for the University of Missouri System, will become the University of Virginia’s vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion Aug. 1. McDonald, whose salary will be $340,000, said he looks forward to recruiting and engaging […]
May 1, 2019
African-American
TMCF Lauds HBCU Benefits in House Labor Bill
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) issued a statement thanking House Appropriations chair Nita Lowey, D-NY, and House Appropriations Labor-HHS Subcommittee chair Rosa DeLauro, D-CT, for proposing a historic investment in historically Black colleges and universities in the House version of the Labor-HHS FY20 appropriations bill. The bill would provide $375 million in direct funding […]
April 30, 2019
Latest News
Gallup Study: WGU Alum Exceed Average in Positive Metrics
Employers are increasingly demanding employees who are competently trained to meet workplace needs, and a new Gallup study indicates that graduates of online-based Western Governors University are more satisfied than others in a range of school-work-life areas.
April 30, 2019
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Reach Higher Initiative Celebrates 5 Years, College Signing Day
Each year, College Signing Day on May 1st marks the start of thousands of Americans’ higher education journey. It is also the five year anniversary of Reach Higher, the initiative launched by former First Lady Michelle Obama to inspire every student to “take charge of their future” by furthering their education past high school.
April 30, 2019
HBCUs
‘Wilberforce Unite’ Campaign Seeks to Raise $2M in 60 Days
Wilberforce University, which was placed on probation last year by a regional accrediting agency for running a deficit of more than $19 million in fiscal year 2017, has launched a campaign to raise $2 million in 60 days. Wilberforce president Dr. Elfred Anthony Pinkard announced that the “Wilberforce Unite” campaign is hoped to meet the […]
April 30, 2019
Sports
Historic NFL Draft: Asian American Top Pick
The Arizona Cardinals made history when the team chose Kyler Murray, who is of Asian lineage, as the number-one pick in the National Football League draft last week, according to ASAMNews. The young quarterback’s mother, Misun (Missy) Murray, is half Korean and his father, Kevin Murray, is African-American. Kyler’s mother said she is used to […]
April 30, 2019
News Roundup
Rutgers Adjuncts Hold Grade-In for Equal Pay, Job Security
Adjunct professors at all three Rutgers University campuses are holding a grade-in Wednesday to demand equal pay for equal work. The part-time lecturers (PTL) will be joined by full-time faculty and graduate students across the Camden, Newark and New Brunswick campuses as they seek $7,250 per course taught, access to health care, job security through […]
April 30, 2019
Opinion
Once Convicted, Forever Doomed: On Civil Death and American Politics
One of my all-time favorite movies is Shawshank Redemption starring Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins. I was fascinated by the story of two men, accused of different crimes in very different circumstances, embarking on a common path toward redemption. I was always puzzled why Morgan Freeman’s character seemed so hesitant to leave when he was released. I didn’t understand how a man who spent most of his formative years fighting for his life behind bars, was now afraid to live freely.
April 30, 2019
Disparities
College Updates Medical Leave of Absence Policy to Aid Students Who Struggle With Mental Health Issues
The college recently revised its policy for students who require a leave of absence. The revised policy allows students who encounter medical problems to take a leave with greater leeway. The Jed Foundation, a non-profit mental health group, evaluated the college’s mental health services and recommended that the college institute a change to the existing […]
April 29, 2019
Nursing
Medical College Gets Nod For School Land
The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education received a recommendation by the Fort Chaffee Real Estate Review Committee on Thursday for about 70 acres of land that had been previously donated to Fort Smith Public Schools. In addition to offering a higher bid, ACHE President Kyle Parker also crafted a proposal for the land around continued […]
April 29, 2019
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