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Panel Explores Accreditation and Role of HBCUs During COVID-19 Crisis

Higher education leaders convened virtually Nov. 19 to discuss the role of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and accreditation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

November 23, 2020

New Initiative Looks to Reduce Student Debt at Select HBCUs

The Student Freedom Initiative has announced a partnership with nine Historically Black Colleges and Universities that will provide an alternative to high-cost college loans in an effort to help students navigate their way through the college.

November 23, 2020

Jackson State University Names Interim President to Permanent Post

Thomas K. Hudson, who had been filling in as interim president of Jackson State University, has been named the school’s permanent president.

November 23, 2020

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Columbia University Suspends MBA Students for International Travel

At least 70 MBA students have been temporarily banned from Columbia University’s campus for traveling during COVID-19. The group took a trip to Turks and Caicos, a violation of the school’s travel policy, which prohibits both domestic and international travel. “All academic- or work-related travel, domestic or international, is suspended,” the university’s website reads. The […]

November 23, 2020

University of Nebraska–Lincoln Reviews Policies for Responding to Racial Bias Incidents

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is reviewing its policies and procedures for reporting and responding to racial bias incidents, an initiative launched by Chancellor Dr. Ronnie Green, Nebraska Today reported. “Any instance of bias is unacceptable and does not align with our values as an institution,” he said. “However, stating it is clearly unacceptable does not […]

November 23, 2020

Earlham College Announces Scholarship for Local Students

Under Earlham College’s recently-established Heartland Region Scholarship, all accepted fall 2021 students who live within 150 miles of campus are eligible to receive $8,000 in funding over four years. This includes students living in eastern Ohio, Indiana, southern Michigan, northern Kentucky and the Chicago area, according to the college. Incoming students may also be eligible […]

November 23, 2020

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Patient Professors Introduced Dr. Kellie Ann Jurado to Science, Now She’s Paying It Forward

Dr. Kellie Ann Jurado’s exposure to scientists was minimal growing up. When she thought about the field of science, only the image of “White, crazy-haired rocket scientists” came to mind.

November 23, 2020

Meet Jennifer Lynne Williams, Director of Athletics, Alabama State University

Women in Sports Leadership: Q&A with Jennifer Lynne Williams, the director of athletics at Alabama State University.

November 23, 2020

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Marymount University Becomes Virginia’s First HSI

With 25.1% of its undergraduate population identifying as Hispanic, Marymount University became the first Hispanic-serving institution (HSI) in Virginia. Currently, 539 institutions qualify as an HSI, which must enroll at least 25% Hispanic students, according to the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities. Overall, among the undergraduate and graduate populations combined, Hispanic students make up […]

November 23, 2020

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Educator Preparation Programs Lead the Way for Racial and Social Justice for All

If our national laws and practices are to ensure justice and equity, then educators have a great deal of work to do in ensuring the American ideals we teach youth to value in school are a reality for all.

November 23, 2020

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Report Examines Competencies Needed to Succeed in Workforce

A new report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) pinpoints the five most in-demand competencies across the labor market. Those work skills include communication, teamwork, sales, customer service, leadership, problem-solving and complex thinking, all of which can yield higher earnings.

November 20, 2020

The PhD Project Panel Focuses on Building the Pipeline

The PhD Project — a non-profit organization working to increase the diversity of business school faculty since 1994 — held its annual conference virtually and hosted its second annual talk titled “Wonder Women Diversity Discussion” to strategize about how best to build the talent pipeline in diversity for unrepresented students pursuing business degrees and Ph.D.’s.

November 20, 2020

Utah Expands Higher Education Options For Students With Intellectual Disabilities

With the help of a $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Utah Valley University will be launching a three-year certificate program for Utah residents with intellectual disabilities in summer 2021.

November 20, 2020

Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on ROTC Programs

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) programs at higher ed institutions across the country in unique ways. Some ROTC cadets training to be officers in the U.S. armed forces have had to train while donning masks, and other cadets have had to move intense, high-contact training to Zoom in an […]

November 20, 2020

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Jill Biden Aims to Support Military Families as First Lady

During an appearance at the Military Child Education Coalition’s virtual summit, Jill Biden committed to supporting military families in her role as first lady, according to Military.com. She plans to build upon her previous work as second lady. In 2011, Biden teamed up with former first lady Michelle Obama to establish “Joining Forces.” The initiative […]

November 20, 2020

U.S. Army Field Band Prepares for 2021 Inaugural Parade Performance

As the United States Army Field Band prepares for its performance at the 2021 inaugural parade, adaptions were made due to COVID-19 restrictions, according to Military.com. Only around 25% of the 99-member band can attend practices at Fort George G. Meade. However, despite COVID-19 interruptions, the band has found ways to rehearse since August. During the […]

November 20, 2020

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U.S. Space Force Receives First Military Education Center

After a transfer from the Air Force Oct. 21, the United States Space Force received its first military education center, CSMNG reported. The Forrest L. Vosler Non-Commissioned Officer Academy trains technical sergeants in the Space Force E-6s and Air Force in order to educate them on ways to lead and oversee their units, according to CSMNG. “Under Air […]

November 20, 2020

Bowdoin College to Give Mandatory Online Diversity Course in Spring

Bowdoin College will sponsor a mandatory online course about diversity, equity and inclusion, The Bowdoin Orient reported. This will be Bowdoin’s first college-wide racial justice action. The announcement came from Bowdoin senior vice president of diversity and inclusion Dr. Michael Reed. The school is partnering with DiversityEdu to deliver group-specific courses to faculty, staff, students […]

November 20, 2020

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