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Minorities, Younger Voters Influenced Seminal Mid-Term Elections
The Democratic party regained the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Republicans retained control of the Senate as mid-term election results went late into Tuesday night following record-shattering voter turnout fueled partly by vast numbers of young voters.
November 6, 2018
News Roundup
Dozens of anti-Semitic Flyers Found at University of Rochester
Dozens of anti-Semitic propaganda flyers were found on a printer at The University of Rochester (UR)’s Susan B. Anthony Institute for Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies. “Anti-Semitic messages were faxed to a small number of University departments on Monday, Nov. 5. These messages are reprehensible and cowardly, and they are contrary to the University’s values,” […]
November 6, 2018
STEM
Colleges and Universities Prepare for National STEM Day
Across the higher education landscape, National Stem Day will feature events such as STEM symposiums, trainings and community activities that engage a variety of groups, including minorities and women.
November 6, 2018
News Roundup
ASU to Host two Events Honoring Black Soldiers who Fought in WWI
Alabama State University (ASU) will host two events commemorating Black soldiers from Montgomery and ASU who fought in World War I (WWI) and to honor the 100th anniversary of the Allied victory of the war on Friday, Nov. 9. The first ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. at Montgomery’s Old Oakwood Cemetery where the graves […]
November 6, 2018
News Roundup
NJIT Announces new School of Applied Engineering and Technology
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) has announced the creation of its new School of Applied Engineering and Technology within the institution’s Newark College of Engineering. The new school will highlight the importance of internships, co-ops and apprenticeships within government and private industry and will include 10 undergraduate programs in engineering technology. Some of the […]
November 6, 2018
Academics
GSW, Ga. Military College sign articulation agreement
AMERICUS — Georgia Southwestern State University and Georgia Military College signed a new articulation agreement on GSW’s campus Thursday that is designed to ensure a smooth transition from associate’s degree programs at GMC to GSW’s new Long-Term Care Management program. Graduates with the LTCM degree will have the managerial, budgetary and communication skills necessary in […]
November 6, 2018
Academics
Paperwork backlog delays benefits to veterans attending Wichita State
More than 100 student veterans at Wichita State University have not received their GI Bill benefits because of a paperwork backlog caused by understaffing at the university’s Military and Veteran Student Center. Delayed payments prompted some students to drop courses or withdraw from the university altogether, student leaders said, and they urged WSU to rectify […]
November 6, 2018
Academics
The Citadel wants more female cadets, so it’s changing the rules to entice them
The Citadel is making a change in an effort to attract more female cadets. The military college in Charleston, S.C., has changed its rules about grooming, according to a news release from The Citadel. Part of the adjusted grooming rules will mean “fourth-class female cadets” are no longer required to cut their hair “at matriculation,” […]
November 6, 2018
Policy
In first, UK university divests from firms supplying Israel army
In the first move of its kind, a UK university has divested from companies that supply military equipment to the Israeli army following a student campaign. The University of Leeds on Thursday made the decision to divest from three companies which were found to be complicit in the violation of Palestinian human rights: Airbus, United […]
November 6, 2018
African-American
Making Innovation Centers More Inclusive
Over the past 20 years there has been a seismic shift in higher education toward entrepreneurship and innovation fueled by student interest, alumni support and market forces. Through the establishment of incubators and centers for entrepreneurship, colleges have made sizable financial commitments to maximize the research, ideas and talent associated with their institution and community.
November 6, 2018
African-American
He Said, He Said: Black Male Cross-Generational Conversations on Black Masculinity, Resources, Family Influence and Career and Future Success
This blog (Part 2), is the second installment of the He Said, He Said discussion that we initiated a few months ago. In Part 1 we talked about why the dialogue about the experiences of Black males across the generational divide was important. We covered the first three of what we identified as seven critical themes. The objective was to offer our perspectives on these themes and to unpack how they shaped the contours of our lived experiences, as well as the experiences of other Black males in P-20 education settings. Hence, this blog explores the remaining four themes: Black Masculinity; Resources; Family Influence and Support; and Career and Future Success.
November 6, 2018
Students
Responding to Misconceptions of Being a Graduate Student
Sometimes I get frustrated with myself because I am unable to explain my experiences in higher education to my family and peers. As a first-generation college student, explaining my day-to-day life as a student is challenging. While my family was really supportive and proud that I wanted to pursue a master’s degree, they didn’t really understand the field of higher education or what I can do with that degree.
November 5, 2018
News Roundup
Iowa Wesleyan University may Face Possible Closure After History of Financial Challenges
Iowa Wesleyan University (IWU), a private liberal arts college located in southeast Iowa, faces possible campus closure as a result of significant financial problems. In 2015, the institution spent $3.32 million more than what it was given and lost $4.57 million in 2014 and $.45 million in 2013, according to university tax records obtained by […]
November 5, 2018
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Study: Students are Becoming More Politically Engaged
As millions of Americans head to the polls across the country, a new study by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) has found an increased activism among students at more than half of all secondary schools across the U.S.
November 5, 2018
Students
Changing the Culture: University, Faculty and Graduate Student Responsibility to Prioritize Student Mental Health
Mental health is important for success in higher education, yet many graduate students struggle with the maintenance of their well-being. An eye-opening 2018 study shows that graduate students are six times more likely to experience anxiety and depression than the general population.
November 5, 2018
News Roundup
Harvard University Faculty and Staff Required to Complete Sexual Assault Prevention Training Module
Harvard University provost Dr. Alan M. Garber  and executive vice president Katie N. Lapp announced in an email that all faculty and staff will take a sexual assault prevention training module. The training was created to remind Harvard’s faculty and staff about campus policy and resources and requires them to complete the 45-minute program by […]
November 5, 2018
News Roundup
WSU Faculty Senate Calls for Vote of “No Confidence” on University President
An email from some Wright State University (WSU) faculty Senate members was circulated to WSU staff and faculty calling for a vote of “no confidence” on president Dr. Cheryl Schrader. Doug Fecher, a chairman of the university board of trustees released a statement in response to the email saying that Schrader’s main focus has been […]
November 5, 2018
HBCUs
Savannah State Announces Layoff of 26 Faculty Members due to Declining Enrollment
Savannah State University (SSU) announced plans to lay off 26 non-tenured faculty members due to budget cuts tied to declining student enrollment and state-allocated funding.
November 5, 2018
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