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Considering the Impact of COVID-19 on Teacher Education: What Really Matters
The COVID-19 pandemic shed a harsh light on the systemic inequities in schools and communities. If we believe schools are the epicenter to dismantle racism and inequities, then we must examine our role as teacher educators to address these issues of inequality. How can we use this inflection point to positively and substantively change educator preparation?
April 23, 2021
Community Colleges
College Promise for All Proposal Aims to Make Free College a Reality
The dream of free college for all recently took a big step forward. The College Promise campaign unveiled its proposal for joint support from both federal and state governments. This partnership, if enacted, could make public community and two-or four-year colleges and universities completely free for all qualifying students.
April 23, 2021
African-American
Buffalo State Launches Investigation of Instructor Saying She’s “Sick” of Black Lives Matter
Buffalo State University  has launched an investigation after footage emerged of a white lecturer saying she was “sick” of the Black Lives Matter Movement. The short clip, released by student Jahnay Morehead on Instagram, was taken during a fall 2020 semester writing course. However, the video was posted this week in light of current student […]
April 23, 2021
STEM
University of Maryland, College Park to Hire More Faculty of Color, Cut Carbon Footprint and Invest More in Research
The University of Maryland in College Park will hire more faculty of color, cut carbon emissions and increase investments in research, Dr. Darryll J. Pines, the school’s president announced Thursday, The Washington Post reported. The school will be using $40 million over five years to support more than 100 new faculty from underrepresented groups, the […]
April 23, 2021
African-American
Dr. Hiram Powell Named Interim President at Bethune-Cookman University
Dr. Hiram C. Powell has been named interim president of Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU), effective June 1, 2021. Powell is currently the dean of performing arts and communications. Having been at B-CU since 1977, Powell has served in leadership roles such as interim provost and vice president of institutional advancement, dean of graduate studies and associate […]
April 23, 2021
Other News
West Point Students Expelled or Forced to Repeat Following Cheating Scandal
Eight West Point students were expelled and more than 50 others must repeat a year after a cheating scandal, Voice of America reported. The U.S. Military Academy West Point will also end its willful admission process that lets cadets who admit to violating the honor code escape expulsion. 55 cadets in this matter used the […]
April 22, 2021
Veterans
Former Captain Plans Walk to Raise Awareness about Veteran Suicide
Former Capt. Greg C. Washington will be walking almost 1,800 miles across 11 states to raise awareness about veteran suicide and pay respect to his two best friends killed in combat, Army News Service reported. During “A Walk to Honor,” Washington will start in Mound Bayou, Mississippi, at the end of April and stop in […]
April 22, 2021
Other News
Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins to Become VMI’s First Black Superintendent
Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins has been chosen as Virginia Military Institute’s first Black superintendent amid allegations of racism at VMI and the school’s historic ties to the Confederacy, The Roanoke Times reported. Wins – a 1985 VMI alum – retired from the U.S. Army in 2019 after 34 years. He was appointed as VMI […]
April 22, 2021
Other News
Air Force to Finish Second Survey on Disparities
The U.S. Air Force will complete its second survey on disparities within its ranks in the coming few weeks, Military.com reported. The survey began earlier in April as part of an Inspector General Independent Disparity Review. The review – covering Air Force and Space Force – focuses on racial disparities in the administration of military […]
April 22, 2021
African-American
Clark Atlanta University Launches Executive Leadership Institute to Train Next Generation of HBCU Presidents
To recruit and prepare potential future leaders to serve at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Clark Atlanta University (CAU) has established the Executive Leadership Institute (ELI).
April 22, 2021
News Roundup
Western Oregon University Board of Trustees Approves Tuition Increase and Statement on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility
Western Oregon University’s Board of Trustees approved both a 2.17% increase in resident undergrad tuition for the 2021-22 academic year and its board statement on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility, KPIC reported. The tuition increase will mean $180 more for a 45-credits-per-academic-year resident undergrad. “Western Oregon has routinely had the lowest year-to-year tuition increases during […]
April 22, 2021
Faculty & Staff
Seattle Pacific University Faculty Vote “No Confidence” in SPU Trustees
Seattle Pacific University faculty have voted “no confidence” in the SPU Board of Trustees after it announced it would keep a hiring policy that they say is discriminatory based on sexual orientation, The Ridgefield Press reported. “The Board’s decision to maintain SPU’s discriminatory hiring policy related to human sexuality, as well as its manner of […]
April 22, 2021
News Roundup
AU’s Humanities Truck Project Distributes Food to Local D.C. Communities
Beginning as a public history initiative, American University’s (AU) Humanities Truck Project has since transitioned to addressing food insecurity in Washington D.C. neighborhoods during COVID-19, the university reported. After receiving a $100,000 grant from the Henry Luce Foundation in December, the truck expanded its efforts by partnering with seven organizations including Kyanite Kitchen, DC Central […]
April 22, 2021
African-American
Creating Equitable Classroom Environments
The decision to pivot to remote learning brought its own set of challenges for countless children and families across diverse communities. Foremost, were the ongoing efforts to create, establish, and maintain a caring and equitable classroom environment with actively engaged children and their families.
April 22, 2021
African-American
Bernie Sanders and Rep. Pramila Jayapal Introduce College for All Plan
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. and Rep. Pramila Jayapal D-Wash. introduced the College for All Plan, legislation that would make college free for millions and give support to those from working-class families attending minority institutions, CNBC reported. The plan calls for tuition-free education for students at community colleges and public trade schools. And for students from […]
April 22, 2021
African-American
Simmons College of Kentucky Students Made Eligible for Kentucky Tuition Grant
Students at Simmons College of Kentucky are eligible for the Kentucky Tuition Grant – nearly $3,000 value – due to a new bill signed into law by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Wave 3 News reported. Senate Bill 270 was signed into law earlier this month. The law also gives a $200,000 provisional pilot program to […]
April 22, 2021
Home
Higher Education Institutions Speak Out Against Restrictive Voting Legislation
Institutions and corporations across all sectors have felt increasingly moved to take public stands on political issues they might have previously remained quiet about. So, when Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed controversial voting legislation, SB 202, into effect on March 25, various sectors responded — and higher education was no exception.
April 22, 2021
News Roundup
Webinar to Examine How Stimulus Funds Can Be Used to Advance Education Equity
The Southern Education Foundation and Bellwether Education Partners are hosting a webinar on April 28 from 1-2 p.m. (EST) titled, “Recovery and Reinvention: District and Agency Strategies for Advancing Education Equity.” This webinar is focused on examining how states and school districts can best invest federal stimulus funds to advance education equity. Scheduled panelists are […]
April 22, 2021
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