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Veterans
GW Military Office Director Steps Down
A top veterans affairs official at the University has resigned. Victoria Pridemore, the associate director of military and veterans student services, decided to step down earlier this month and officially left her post last week, University spokeswoman Lindsay Hamilton said Monday. Officials did not previously announce her resignation. Hamilton said there is no interim associate […]
November 30, 2017
Academics
Administrator Says Merchant Marine Academy Is Back on Track
The U.S. Maritime Administrator last week issued a statement announcing full accreditation of the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The news brings (at least part of) the drama being experienced by the nation’s only federal maritime academy to an end. The school had been […]
November 30, 2017
Other News
Ashford Student Veterans Caught Up in Bureaucracy
Veterans enrolled in an online university are caught in an escalating dispute involving the school, the Department of Veterans Affairs and state regulators in what school officials say is a campaign by Obama administration holdovers in Washington and their liberal allies to undermine for-profit universities. Ashford University announced this month that it was temporarily suspending […]
November 30, 2017
Academics
Soldiers Who Extend Service Could Get Bonuses
Soldiers who have the option of leaving the Army before October could land a big pile of money if they stay in — six figures for just 12 more months, in some cases, as well as choice assignments or schools when possible. The 2017 National Defense Authorization Act requires the active Army to get up […]
November 30, 2017
Other News
Army Plans to Recruit 80,000 in 2018
The Army is looking at another end strength increase in 2018, and, this time, the focus will be on recruiting new soldiers, the service’s top enlisted leader said Monday. Following a 26,000-person increase in 2017, the Army has asked for another 17,000 for the total force this coming year. The plan is to focus most […]
November 30, 2017
Academics
Military Times Lists 218 “Best Colleges”
There may not be a big-eared mouse or giant castle on the campus of Tarrant County College in downtown Fort Worth, Texas, but the faculty and staff want students to feel like they’re at Disney World. For Assistant Director of Student Development Services Eddie Brassart, that means “walking the talk” and providing “aggressively” friendly customer […]
November 30, 2017
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ROBERT “BOB” MOKWA
ROBERT “BOB” MOKWA has been named executive vice president for academic affairs and provost at Montana State University. He previously served as interim executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. Mokwa earned a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech, a master’s degree from Purdue University and a Ph.D. from Virginia Tech.
November 29, 2017
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BILLIE JO KIPP
BILLIE JO KIPP has been named president of California Tribal College. She previously served as president of Blackfeet Community College in Browning, Montana. Kipp earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Great Falls and a master’s degree and Ph.D. from the University of Montana.
November 29, 2017
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CRYSTAL ANN WILLIAMS
CRYSTAL ANN WILLIAMS has been named associate provost for diversity and inclusion at Boston University. She previously served as associate vice president and a professor of English at Bates College. William earned a bachelor’s degree from New York University and an MFA from Cornell University.
November 29, 2017
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RHONDA Y. WILLIAMS
RHONDA Y. WILLIAMS has been named inaugural holder of the John L. Seigenthaler Chair in American History at Vanderbilt University. She previously was a professor of history and founder and director of the Social Justice Institute at Case Western Reserve University. Williams earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, College Park and a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania.
November 29, 2017
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CARLOS RISCO
CARLOS RISCO has been named dean of the Center for Veterinary Health Sciences at Oklahoma State University, effective March 2018. He is currently a tenured professor and chair of the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the University of Florida. Risco earned a bachelor’s degree and a doctor of veterinary medicine degree (DVM) from the University of Florida.
November 29, 2017
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KEITH JENKINS
KEITH JENKINS has been appointed vice president and associate provost for diversity and inclusion at Rochester Institute of Technology. He previously served as interim vice president and associate provost. Jenkins earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas and a master’s degree and Ph.D. from Florida State University.
November 29, 2017
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SAM D. BURSTON
SAM D. BURSTON has been appointed vice president and chief advancement officer at Clark Atlanta University. He previously served as national director of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). Burston earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Morris Brown College.
November 29, 2017
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JULIE JORDAN
JULIE JORDAN has been appointed interim associate vice president for international programs and interim executive director of the International Institute at Mississippi State University. Jordan earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from Mississippi State University and a Ph.D. from the University of Southern Mississippi.
November 29, 2017
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CARLA WILLIAMS
CARLA WILLIAMS has been named director of athletics at the University of Virginia. She previously served as deputy director of athletics at the University of Georgia. Williams earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from the University of Georgia and a Ph.D. from Florida State University.
November 29, 2017
News Roundup
Former University Clerk Alleges Age Discrimination
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — A former university clerk is seeking class-action status for her lawsuit accusing Lock Haven University of forcing out older employees. PennLive.com reports Pattiann Merrifield on Monday asked a federal judge to include employees of the central Pennsylvania school who are older than 40 and who were terminated or resigned in the past […]
November 29, 2017
News Roundup
NBC Fires Matt Lauer Over ‘Inappropriate Sexual Behavior’
NEW YORK — Matt Lauer’s firing for what NBC said was “inappropriate sexual behavior” with a colleague stunned viewers Wednesday, rocked the network and made the “Today” show host the best-known figure in America brought down so far by the misconduct allegations sweeping the industry in recent weeks. Also, former “Prairie Home Companion” host Garrison […]
November 29, 2017
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Indigenous Studies Scholar Focuses on Social Justice
A recognized scholar of Indigenous Studies, Dr. Kim TallBear is an associate professor of Native Studies at the University of Alberta in Canada. In 2016, the government of Canada awarded TallBear with the Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Peoples, Technoscience and Environment.
November 29, 2017
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