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Disparities
Allergen in Red Meat Linked To Heart Disease
A team of researchers says it has linked sensitivity to an allergen in red meat to the buildup of plaque in the arteries of the heart. While high saturated fat levels in red meat have long been known to contribute to heart disease for people in general, the new finding suggests that a subgroup of […]
June 18, 2018
Disparities
Democrat Ads on Healthcare Aim for Latino Vote
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) announced the launch of a new digital campaign attacking the recent declaration by Attorney General Jeff Sessions that the Department of Justice would no longer defend key parts of the Affordable Care Act — including the highly popular provision that prevents insurers from denying coverage based on pre-existing medical conditions. Millions of Americans were able to […]
June 18, 2018
Disparities
1 in 3 May Take Meds That Cause Depression
A new study from University of Illinois at Chicago researchers suggests that more than one-third of U.S. adults may be using prescription medications that have the potential to cause depression or increase the risk of suicide, and that because these medications are common and often have nothing to do with depression, patients and health care […]
June 18, 2018
Disparities
Diagnosis and Treatment of HCC Varies by Race
A large retrospective study of hepatocellular (HCC) patients in Texas found racial and ethnic differences in outcomes, with blacks and Hispanics less likely than whites to get early diagnosis and curative treatment, and blacks less likely to survive. “Our findings have important implications for health policy and highlight the need for further study on racial-ethnic […]
June 18, 2018
Disparities
Women’s Heart Disease Often Ignored, and It’s Killing Them
Hysteria was an ancient term used to describe uncontrollable emotions, resulting in the admission of many women to asylums for symptoms such as a “tendency to cause trouble”. The source of the alleged insanity was said to come from the uterus, thus the treatment in some cases was a hysterectomy. While no longer a recognised […]
June 18, 2018
Home
Chief Diversity Officers Cite Take-Aways from Institute
ATLANTA — The National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education’s Standards of Professional Practice Institute reinforced several central tenets that organizers said are essential to supporting chief diversity officers in their efforts to accomplish institutional goals for diversity, equity and inclusion.
June 15, 2018
Opinion
Increase in American Suicides Has Historical Roots
Recent research indicates that the recent rise in suicides across the nation can be attributed partly to historical social and psychological issues, including rural isolation and high veteran populations, pressure to live up to stereotypes, disillusion with the American dream and racism.
June 15, 2018
HBCUs
PWIs and HBCUs Need to Create Partnerships, Not Competition
Collaborative efforts between predominantly White institutions and historically Black colleges and universities that utilize the strengths of both institutions can provide quality educational experiences and support for Black students.
June 15, 2018
News Roundup
Michelle Obama Pushes Education Through Initiative
WASHINGTON — Former first lady Michelle Obama told first-generation college freshmen to surround themselves with a community to help them survive college. Obama was the first in her family to attend college. She said: “Finding a cohort for yourself and starting to build your community is going to be important. College wasn’t meant to do alone.” […]
June 15, 2018
News Roundup
Teddy Roosevelt Library Board, University System at Odds
BISMARCK, N.D.— The foundation working to build a Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in western North Dakota is at odds with the state’s university system over how to end a lease agreement for land at Dickinson State University that’s no longer planned as a library site. The nonprofit foundation’s board in March voted to build a museum […]
June 15, 2018
News Roundup
Foxconn, Wisconsin University, Announce Internship Program
MILWAUKEE – Foxconn Technology Group and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are launching an internship program that will send engineering students to the company’s headquarters in Taiwan for a semester. The program announced Thursday is designed to develop local talent for the company’s planned manufacturing facility in southeast Wisconsin. Foxconn plans to make advanced liquid crystal display […]
June 15, 2018
Veterans
Vetted Program Offers Leg Up in Corporate World
It can be tough advancing in the corporate world, especially for a veteran. You might receive excellent training in the military, but there are certain things they just don‘t teach at Advanced Leader’s Courses. There is a gap in knowledge between the military and corporate lives, and a group down in Texas is aiming to […]
June 15, 2018
Policy
Officer Who Deserted 35 Years Ago Was Working for University System
OAKLAND, Calif. — An Air Force officer with top security clearance who vanished 35 years ago and was arrested in California last week worked for years as a consultant for the University of California system, former colleagues said. University system colleagues knew William Howard Hughes Jr. as a personable, brainy number cruncher for the system’s […]
June 15, 2018
Policy
Lawmakers Probe Sexual, Racial Claims at Coast Guard Academy
Concerned about complaints of sexual harassment, bullying and racial disparities at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Rep. Joe Courtney and two other Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday asked the new Coast Guard commander, Admiral Karl Shultz, for information and internal records that would aid them in an investigation. The lawmakers asked Shultz to […]
June 15, 2018
Academics
Military Colleges Aim to Develop Cyber Programs
In an effort to address growing concerns over the looming skills gap, leading military colleges and universities in the US have moved to establish cyber institutes. Among the senior military colleges (SMCs) are The Citadel, the University of North Georgia, Norwich University, Texas A&M, Virginia Military Institute and Virginia Tech, according to Citadel Today. The […]
June 15, 2018
Academics
Google Offers College-Finder Tool
Google just unveiled a new feature in Search to help users find the perfect college or university. Citing a report by New America, Google says that 63% of new and prospective college students were confused when looking into schools and checking out financial aid options. The idea behind Google’s college and university search then, is […]
June 15, 2018
Academics
Class President Leaving for Military Gets Own Graduation
ALTON, N.H. — A New Hampshire high school senior class president about to head out for military training couldn’t make his graduation, so he got his own personal ceremony, instead. The audience was asked to stay Wednesday night as the senior awards at Prospect Mountain High School in Alton wrapped up. Out marched school officials, […]
June 15, 2018
Academics
Western Illinois Makes Tuition Change for Military
A new plan at Western Illinois University aims to make tuition more affordable for people who have served in the military. A recent change in WIU’s tuition policy is putting students involved in the military at ease. The change means less money coming out of pocket. Read More
June 15, 2018
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