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Push “Medicare for All”

Washington – The smartest, savviest people in Washington will tell you Bernie Sanders’ “Medicare for all” idea is dead on arrival, a waste of time and energy. But since those same smart, savvy people told you Donald Trump didn’t have a prayer of becoming president, I’d advise keeping an open mind. What the Vermont senator’s […]

September 18, 2017

Sitting Too Long Can Kill You

In 1960, approximately 50 percent of U.S. jobs required heavy to moderate physical activity. Today, that number stands at just 20 percent, meaning approximately 80 percent of jobs are almost wholly sedentary or demand minimal physical exertion. The vast majority of us spend the bulk of our workdays being mostly immobile, glued to our chairs […]

September 18, 2017

Initiative Targets Disparities in Rural N.C.

A first-ever effort to marshal the combined resources of 12 ECU colleges and schools, 14 centers and institutes and university partners behind a single, coordinated campaign, the “Rural Prosperity Initiative,” was launched today by Chancellor Cecil P. Staton. East Carolina University is focusing its extensive research and engagement expertise on finding solutions to the extraordinary […]

September 18, 2017

Trump Was for Single-Payer Before

Donald Trump has heard about Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (I-Vt.) “Medicare for All” plan, and he turned to Twitter yesterday to assure Americans the progressive proposal isn’t going anywhere. “Bernie Sanders is pushing hard for a single payer healthcare plan – a curse on the U.S. & its people. I told Republicans to approve healthcare fast […]

September 18, 2017

Congress Rejects Cuts for Health Research

Back in March, when President Trump released the first draft of his budget proposal for the coming fiscal year, he asked lawmakers for deep cuts to one of their favorite institutions, the National Institutes of Health — part of a broad reordering of priorities, away from science and social spending, toward defense and border security. […]

September 18, 2017

Lawmakers Strike Deal on Children’s Insurance

The chairman of the Senate Finance Committee and the top Democrat on the panel announced on Tuesday night that they had reached agreement on a plan to prevent the imminent exhaustion of federal funds for the Children’s Health Insurance Program. The current appropriation runs out at the end of this month, and many states will […]

September 18, 2017

Study: Some Disparities Remain Even With ACA

While the Affordable Care Act has helped to significantly reduce care and access disparities between socioeconomic groups, more work is needed to create true coverage equity, according to a new study from Oregon Health and Sciences University. Between 2012 and 2015, the rate of uninsured visits to community health centers (CHCs) decreased by 68 percent […]

September 18, 2017

Study: Premature Babies of Color Get Worse Care

Babies dubbed “very low birth weight infants” are born at less than three pounds five ounces—about the size of a cantaloupe. They’re typically many weeks premature, and usually have to spend around the first 50 days of their lives in a neonatal intensive care unit. These babies already start off behind the curve, and the […]

September 18, 2017

A Scholar’s Perspective on the Jemele Hill Controversy

During an exchange on Twitter last week, ESPN reporter Jemele Hill posted the following: “Donald Trump is a white supremacist who has largely surrounded himself w/ other white supremacists.” In agreement with ESPN viewers who condemned Hill’s statement, White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee-Sanders chimed in calling Hill’s post a “fireable offense.” For Dr. Karsonya […]

September 17, 2017

Colleges Monitor Protests in St. Louis

Hundreds took to the street to protest after Jason Stockley, a white former policeman was found not guilty for the murder of Anthony Lamar Smith, a 24-year-old Black man, in December 2011. Local universities have begun responding to the city’s unrest. Since the 1,000 demonstrators began marching through Delmar Boulevard chanting “Black Lives Matter” and […]

September 17, 2017

New Executive Director of White House Initiative on HBCUs Receives Mixed Critiques

The White House has reportedly selected Johnathan Holifield to be the next executive director of the White House Initiative on HBCUs.

September 17, 2017

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Recruitment & Retention

Gordon F. May Prepares to Retire from BCCC After Facing Tough Challenges

Early this month, Dr. Gordon F. May announced that he would step down when his term expires in August 2018. Prior to joining BCCC, he spent 15 years in private industry and 27 years at Oakland Community College in Michigan in various leadership capacities, including leading two of the system’s campuses as president.

September 17, 2017

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Adelphi University Reaps Benefits of New Hiring Protocols

During last year’s recruitment process, Adelphi’s administration began conversations with faculty search committees, ultimately implementing more active search methods across all academic departments. After the first year of using these techniques, 12 of the 25 new hires are faculty of color. Administrators say this has never happened before at the university.

September 17, 2017

Report Urges College Leaders to Discuss Free Speech Issues

College boards should make sure their institutions’ presidents are available to talk to students who want to voice concerns about campus culture and issues of free speech, a new report issued by the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges states. Presidents should also initiate communication with such students, according to the report, titled […]

September 17, 2017

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Jesse Jackson Invokes History to Encourage Voter Participation

“Keep your eyes on the prize” was the message Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. delivered to audience members at George Mason University (GMU) in an effort to inspire social change and increase voter turnout for the upcoming Virginia elections in November. On Friday evening, Jackson spoke at GMU’s Harris Theater as a part of his […]

September 17, 2017

Job Hunting

Military spouses have enough trouble finding employment. When it’s time for their servicemember to transition out, it can be daunting. The fear of the civilian sector can be intimidating. What servicemembers and their families need to remember is how much transitioning military have to offer. Recruiting veteran talent is becoming increasingly more competitive. Businesses that […]

September 15, 2017

Western Governor’s Offers $200,000 in Scholarships for Women

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, careers in the male-dominated IT field are projected to grow by 12% (about 488,500 new jobs) through 2024. In an effort to help women gain the education they need to fill these positions, nonprofit, online Western Governors University (WGU) has announced 100 new scholarships for any of its […]

September 15, 2017

Va. Opens New Training Program at T.C.C.

The latest educational opportunity for transitioning service members and military veterans was kicked off with a nod from Gov. Terry McAuliffe. “It’s a great day for Virginia,” said McAuliffe who has made veterans an important part of his term. “We need to lean in on the workforce and try to keep veterans here in Virginia. […]

September 15, 2017