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News Roundup
Former Lehigh University Student Who Admitted to Poisoning Roommate Sentenced to Seven to 20 Years in State Prison
A former Lehigh University student who admitted to poisoning his Black roommate with a heavy metal substance three years ago, has been sentenced to seven to 20 years in state prison, 6 ABC reported. In court Wednesday, Yukai Yang apologized to victim Juwan Royal, and will be deported to China after his sentence duration. Last […]
March 25, 2021
African-American
University of Richmond Receives Backlash Over Decision to Keep Building Names of School Leaders Connected to Slavery and Segregation
The University of Richmond is being criticized by some students, faculty and staff over its decision to keep the names of former school leaders, who have connections to slavery and segregation, on two campus buildings, WTVR reported. The two buildings in question are Ryland Hall and Freeman Hall. Former rector Douglas Southall Freeman was a […]
March 25, 2021
Health
Dr. Pamela Jeffries Named Dean of Vanderbilt School of Nursing
Dr. Pamela R. Jeffries will become dean of the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, effective July 1. Jeffries is a professor and dean of the George Washington University School of Nursing. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, the NLN’s Academy of Nursing Education and the Society of Simulation in Healthcare. In the […]
March 25, 2021
News Roundup
Lauren Robel to Step Down from Executive Positions, Returning to Faculty
Lauren Robel will step down as Indiana University Bloomington provost and IU executive vice president, effective June 30. She will return to the faculty. Robel played a key role in the changes at IU Bloomington. She was involved in the creation of five new schools at Bloomington and also oversaw the 2018 establishment of the […]
March 25, 2021
Podcasts
College Athletics, Social Justice, Equity and more: A Q&A with the NCAA’s Dr. Derrick Gragg
In this episode, we continue our spotlight on college sports leadership through a Q&A with the NCAA’s Senior Vice President of Inclusion, Education & Community Engagement Dr. Derrick Gragg. Tune in as Diverse VP Ralph Newell speaks one-on-one with Dr. Derrick Gragg about his experiences as a former student-athlete, diversity in the sports leadership pipeline, […]
March 25, 2021
Press Releases
Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars special report to be published on April 29 — Semifinalists Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ralph Newell Phone: 703.385.2419 Email: Ralph@DiverseEducation.com FAIRFAX, Va. — Diverse: Issues In Higher Education magazine is pleased to announce the 2021 Arthur Ashe Jr. semifinalists for Male and Female Athlete of the Year (in alphabetical order): 2021 Male Semifinalists: Daniel Do, Stockton University, Biochemistry Molecular Biology, Track/Cross D’Eriq King, University of […]
March 25, 2021
Community Colleges
Report Shows How COVID-19 Is Impacting the Community College Experience
On Thursday, the Center for Community College Student Engagement (the Center) at the University of Texas at Austin released “The Impact of COVID-19 on Entering Students in Community Colleges,” a report which spotlights the ongoing issues of students who have enrolled despite the obstacles caused by the pandemic. The survey was administered in fall 2020 to 5,193 entering students at 38 colleges around the country.
March 25, 2021
Latest News
2021 Rising Graduate Scholars: Meet Felipe Blanco
Academia is where Felipe Blanco, a third-year public administration Ph.D. student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), feels he is meant to be.
March 25, 2021
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AAC&U Diversity Conference Kicks Off With Several Truth and Dares for Academia
An urgent game of truth or dare kicked off The Association of American Colleges and Universities’ 2021 Conference on Diversity, Equity, and Student Success on Wednesday. The theme of the three-day, virtual conference is “Upholding These Truths: Equity, Diversity, and Democracy.”
March 25, 2021
Students
Conference Highlights Improvements to Student Affairs Practices on Campuses
Student affairs practitioners shared personal practices and examples on ways to confront inequities within the student conduct process at this year’s NASPA virtual conference.
March 24, 2021
Students
California Higher Ed Leaders to Host California Community College Black Student Success Week April 26-30
California higher ed leaders are hosting California Community College Black Student Success Week from April 26 to 30, an event dedicated to Black and African American student success at California community colleges. A daily webinar series – called “The Black Hour” – will be held throughout the week from 12 to 1 p.m. and open […]
March 24, 2021
Community Colleges
Maine Community Colleges to Offer Free Class to Maine High School Students and Incoming First-Year College Students
Maine community colleges will be offering one free class this summer to Maine high school students and incoming first-year college students, WGME reported. And some high school students may be eligible for more discounted classes. According to the Maine community college system, all tuition and fees will be waived for one class.
March 24, 2021
Faculty & Staff
Survey Shows Faculty More Positive About Online Learning Now Than Before Pandemic
A survey has shown that 51% of faculty are more positive about online learning today than before the COVID-19 pandemic. About 71% of faculty said their teaching in Fall 2020 was different and 47% expect those changes to remain after the pandemic. The data comes from the third edition of the Digital Learning Pulse Survey. […]
March 24, 2021
Faculty & Staff
Harvard Faculty, Local Officials Support Legal Complaint Against Harvard Fossil Fuel Investment
More than 115 Harvard University faculty members and nine local elected officials have backed a legal complaint filed last week that is challenging the legality of Harvard’s fossil fuels investment, The Harvard Crimson reported. The March 15 complaint – filed by student group Fossil Fuel Divest Harvard with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office – is […]
March 24, 2021
News Roundup
Dr. Darrick Hamilton Appointed to NYC Racial Justice Commission
Dr. Darrick Hamilton, the Henry Cohen Professor of Economics and Urban Policy at The New School, has been appointed to New York City’s Racial Justice Commission, the objective of which is to dismantle structural and institutional racism in the city. Hamilton is also the founding director of the Institute on Race and Political Economy at […]
March 24, 2021
Community Colleges
As Pandemic Lifts, Student Mental Health Needs Shift
Have we entered a season of hope for student mental health? The outlook for student well-being may finally be improving with COVID-19 cases going down, vaccinations going up, and more schools announcing plans to return to primarily in-person instruction this fall.
March 24, 2021
News Roundup
Oregon State University President Dr. F. King Alexander Resigns
Oregon State University President Dr. F. King Alexander has resigned from his post, effective April 1. Alexander has been the subject of criticism recently after the release of a report – known as the Husch Blackwell report – alleged that while he was president of Louisiana State University, he mishandled Title IX matters. Board of […]
March 23, 2021
African-American
Webinar Focuses on Mental Health Impact of Gendered Racism
The Steve Fund webinar, “Healing for Young Women of Color: How to Survive and Thrive in the Face of Gendered Racism,” highlighted the intersections of race and gender through the exploration of COVID-19, stereotypes and media perceptions.
March 23, 2021
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