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Study: Gap in Early Death Rates Narrows for Blacks

Racial disparities when it comes to early deaths are narrowing in the U.S., according to a study published in PLOS ONE on Wednesday. Researchers credited reductions in years of life lost among black adults for the narrowing gap, in particular pointing to declining heart disease, HIV and cancer death rates—particularly among black adults in their 30s […]

May 2, 2018

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Incidence of Autism Rises, but Shows Signs of Leveling Off

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that while rates of autism in children in the United States continue to rise, some signs suggest things may be leveling off. The new statistical findings, from the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, reflect data from more than 10,886 children. The results […]

May 2, 2018

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Paul Quinn College President Makes Fortune Magazine List

Sandwiched between Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JP Morgan Chase and actress Reese Witherspoon, Dr. Michael Sorrell was named 34 on The World’s 50 Greatest Leaders published by Fortune magazine.

May 1, 2018

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Predominantly White Institutions, Black Women Grad Students and a Sense of Belonging

While predominantly White institutions should make deliberate efforts to address issues of a lack of sense of belonging among Black women graduate students, there are several strategies that the students themselves can use.

May 1, 2018

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Fix Yo’ Face: Angela Rye, Me, and Cardi B

Over the years, I have heard comments about how I need to control my “emotions” because they are “too expressive,” “offensive” and “disrespectful.” Historical amnesia has stricken the United States regarding women-of-color bodies as objects to be controlled.

May 1, 2018

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Group Addresses Incarceration Among Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders

Contrary to the stereotype of Asians as the model minority in America, mass incarceration of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in California spurred the formation of an organization devoted to addressing the issue.

May 1, 2018

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University of Minnesota Settles Harassment Claims for $300K

MINNEAPOLIS — The University of Minnesota paid nearly $300,000 to settle sexual harassment complaints related to former athletic director Norwood Teague, newly released documents show. Teague resigned in 2015 after two high-ranking administrators said he sexually harassed them at a senior leadership retreat at Breezy Point Resort in Pequot Lakes. He apologized for what he […]

May 1, 2018

Connecticut University Officials Charged with Assault

NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — The official who oversees student conduct at a Connecticut university has been charged with choking, threatening and using duct tape to bind a woman in his home. Christopher Dukes, director of the Office of Student Conduct at Central Connecticut State University, is free on $450,000 bond after his arrest last week […]

May 1, 2018

Report: Koch College Donation Came with Teacher Firing Rights

FAIRFAX, Va. — Virginia’s largest public university granted the conservative Charles Koch Foundation a say in the hiring and firing of professors in exchange for millions of dollars in donations, according to newly released documents. The release of donor agreements between George Mason University and the foundation follows years of denials by university administrators that […]

May 1, 2018

The V.A. Job

So far, President Donald Trump is batting two for two in picking nominees for VA secretary who go on to have their careers ruined in short order. Former VA secretary David Shulkin served for barely one year in the top role after now having his career ruined due to political infighting and ethical missteps. Shulkin […]

May 1, 2018

Twins to Skip Graduation Over Uniform Ban

Two northeast Indiana brothers are choosing their country over their school in a dispute over graduation attire. Twin brothers Sam and Nick Kipp completed 12 weeks of boot camp with the Army Reserve. They say they intend to pursue careers in the Army. Read More

May 1, 2018

Academy Probes Hazing Complaints

AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — The Air Force Academy says it’s investigating its swimming and lacrosse teams for alleged hazing. The Colorado Springs Gazette reports that academy superintendent Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria disclosed the nature of the investigations on April 25. The academy had previously acknowledged the investigations, but this was the first official word […]

May 1, 2018

Fort Riley Competes for New Unit

Fort Riley must continue to promote its strengths to stay in contention for a new unit, retired Lt. Gen. Perry Wiggins said Thursday. As The Mercury reported in March, Fort Riley is one of five installations the Army is considering for placement of the Armored Brigade Combat Team from Fort Carson, Colorado. Read More

May 1, 2018

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McCaskill Inquires about Confusing Websites

Do you know the difference between the websites Vets.gov and Veterans.gov? Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) is concerned that many veterans seeking assistance do not. In a letter she sent last week to the agencies responsible for the sites, she said she is looking to better understand the collaborative efforts between the two sites and wants […]

May 1, 2018

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Names Circulating for Next Choice for V.A.

(WASHINGTON) — With Adm. Ronny Jackson’s decision to remove his name from consideration as the next secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Trump administration has had to return to the drawing board to find a replacement, and interest groups and lawmakers are making suggestions. At a news conference Friday, Trump said he had a range of […]

May 1, 2018

President Trump’s Nominee To Be Veteran’s Secretary Ronny Jackson Meets With Sen. Isakson On Capitol Hill

Organizations Seek Reforms for Military Transition

Veterans service organizations banded together in Washington last summer to convince Congress that it was time to expand education benefits. Now, on the tails of that victory, sealed into law as the Forever GI Bill, many of those same organizations are throwing their weight behind a new cause: changing the way service members are prepared […]

May 1, 2018

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States Charged With Creating Fast Track to Transition

DULUTH – Andrew Hutton hopes that a yearlong tour in Afghanistan and training as an Army medic treating soldiers for gunshot wounds and roadside bomb injuries will give him an advantage working in medicine in the civilian world. To make sure that happens, one community college in northern Minnesota is offering a valuable program that […]

May 1, 2018

A Story of Anxiety

Asian Americans are the least likely student group to seek mental health care on college campuses.

May 1, 2018