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Opinion
Win Your Students Back
Customer service should be the top priority for every HBCU because it ensures their livelihood. Students are faced with a myriad of educational opportunities, and their decision to choose an HBCU largely depends on how they are treated.
November 20, 2017
News Roundup
University Receiving Grant to Expand Cybersecurity Training
LOUISVILLE, Ky.- Training for cybersecurity specialists will get a boost at a Kentucky university with a $580,000 federal grant to expand programs. The University of Louisville says one program will teach cybersecurity measures to public safety employees, while another will use common hardware and software to come up with new teaching methods. The U.S. Department […]
November 20, 2017
Blogs/Opinion
Medical-Legal Partners
Next month’s volume of Pediatrics features the winning essay from the Section on Pediatric Trainees’ first annual advocacy essay competition, written by Dr. Laura Livaditis (10.1542/peds.2017-2916). In her article, entitled “An Interdisciplinary Approach to Toxic Stress: Learning the Learning,” Dr. Livaditis suggests that the effects of toxic stress may be mitigated by the development of […]
November 20, 2017
Disparities
Opioid Crisis Hits Native Americans Hard
The Native American population living on reservations has the highest overdose death rate among all minorities. The Washington Post is reporting that among the demographic groups that have endured the most severe impact by the opioid crisis, Native Americans have suffered some of the highest death rates, yet have rarely been included in the national […]
November 20, 2017
Disparities
Bill Would Protect Medical Staff Refusing to Do Abortion
WASHINGTON — Pro-life lawmakers renewed a push Wednesday for legislation they say would protect medical professionals who refuse to perform abortion procedures as a matter of conscience. What would the bill do? Authors of the Conscience Protection Act of 2017, which was introduced in January, say it would prohibit the federal government — as well […]
November 20, 2017
Policies
Sticker Shock Comes with Legal Pot Market
LOS ANGELES — California’s legal marijuana marketplace is coming with a kaleidoscope of new taxes and fees that could influence where it’s grown, how pot cookies and other munchies are produced and the price tag on just about everything. Be ready for sticker shock. On a retail level, it costs about $35 to buy a […]
November 20, 2017
Disparities
Study Examines Disparities in Breast Cancer Research
Motivation for cancer survivors to provide samples for genetic tests depends on oncologist engagement or the patient’s religion, rather than race, according to a VCU-led study. The study, titled “Biospecimen Donation among Black and White Breast Cancer Survivors: Opportunities to Promote Precision Medicine,” published Nov. 16 in the Journal of Cancer Survivorship. It found that […]
November 20, 2017
Policies
Pope Addresses Healthcare Disparities, Calls for “Compassion”
Vatican City, Nov 18, 2017 / 05:59 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis on Saturday sent a message to health workers and organizations, saying compassion is the heart of what they do, and stressed the need for a more equitable distribution resources and services throughout the world. “A healthcare organization that is efficient and capable of […]
November 20, 2017
Other News
Aide: Trump’s Open to Dropping Obamacare Repeal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump would not insist on including repeal of an Obama-era health insurance mandate in a bill intended to enact the biggest overhaul of the tax code since the 1980s, a senior White House aide said on Sunday. The version of tax legislation put forward by Senate Republican leaders would […]
November 20, 2017
Other News
Jesse Jackson Discloses Parkinson’s Diagnosis
American civil rights leader Jesse Jackson has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The 76-year-old, who once worked with Martin Luther King Jr to champion equal rights for African Americans, said it has become “increasingly difficult to perform routine tasks.” Read More
November 20, 2017
HBCUs
After Accreditation Success, Experts and Advocates Optimistic About Cheyney
The nation’s oldest HBCU avoided a potentially fatal blow on Friday after a regional accrediting board extended its accreditation by a year.
November 19, 2017
MSIs
Gathering Designed to Foster Mentorship Among MSI Leaders
In an effort to create a pipeline of college leaders ready to one day become a college president, the Penn Center for minority serving institutions hosted a three-day symposium for its cohort of aspiring leaders this weekend in Philadelphia, bringing together both rising administrators and highly experienced college and university presidents to serve as their mentors
November 19, 2017
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Harvard Symposium Examines Charles Hamilton Houston’s Enduring Legacy
Two universities recently convened a symposium to honor the work and influence of the late civil rights lawyer Charles Hamilton Houston.
November 19, 2017
News Roundup
Rev. Jesse Jackson Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease
CHICAGO — The Rev. Jesse Jackson disclosed publicly Friday that he has been seeking outpatient care for two years for Parkinson’s disease and plans to “dedicate” himself to physical therapy to slow the progress of the disease. In a letter to supporters, the 76-year-old civil rights icon said family and friends noticed a change in […]
November 19, 2017
News Roundup
Portrait of Former Xavier President on Display at Smithsonian
A portrait of longtime Xavier University President Dr. Norman Francis is on display at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, in the historic art museum’s latest collection of its annual “Recent Acquisitions” exhibition. The portrait of the 86-year-old educator and lawyer from Lafayette is featured among images of numerous individuals who made “a significant impact” on […]
November 18, 2017
Academics
Spotlight: Family Readiness Officer
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – — style=”margin: 0in 0in 10pt;”>A family readiness officer is a valued asset to the Marines and families who fall under their care. They contribute time, energy and resources to maintain family readiness within the Marine Corps. The FRO is the link between the command, the unit and the families. Their […]
November 17, 2017
Blogs/Opinion
Jobless Stats
Month after month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that U.S. veterans are doing better than non-veterans in the job market. In October, the BLS indicated that veteran unemployment was just 2.7%, compared to 3.8% for non-vets. However, these figures paint an incomplete picture of what’s really going on. As executive director of […]
November 17, 2017
Academics
Veterans in Stem Bill Heading to House Floor
U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn’s, R-Fla., proposal to usher more veterans into the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields is gaining steam on Capitol Hill. Last week, Dunn unveiled the “Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act” which would make the National Science Foundation (NSF) “develop a veterans outreach plan and publish data on veterans’ participation […]
November 17, 2017
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