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News Roundup
College of Charleston Faculty Members Pen Letter to Defund the Police
About 46 members of the College of Charleston faculty released a letter asking the city to rethink its approach to public safety. They called for the reallocation of $5 million from the Charleston Police Department’s budget to community-centric programs, reported The Post and Courier. The faculty members called for an equitable city budget and for […]
October 28, 2020
Disabilties
National School Boards Association Tackles Equity Issues Within Public Education
As part of its “Public School Transformation Now!” campaign, which aims to improve equity and access within K-12 public schools, the National School Boards Association (NSBA) hosted a virtual webinar Oct. 27.
October 27, 2020
COVID-19
Report: Faculty Getting More Comfortable With Digital Tools. They’re Still Worried About Equity
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, faculty are increasingly comfortable with new digital tools in ways that could have lasting impacts on higher education. But even as they embrace online teaching, instructors are worried about equity gaps for their students, according to a study by the nonprofit Every Learner Everywhere and the education consulting firm Tyton Partners.
October 27, 2020
Students
Forum Outlines Support for Students of Color Impacted by COVID-19
A Harvard University panel, titled “Innovating on Campus: Supporting Mental Health of Students of Color During COVID-19 and Beyond,” recommended ways to promote mental health and the emotional well-being of young people of color — 45% of whom make up the undergraduate population.
October 27, 2020
Sports
Augustana University Received $1 Million Gift for Student-Athlete Scholarships
Augustana University has received a $1 million endowed gift for student-athlete scholarships, according to university officials. The gift – from Bob and Trish Swanhorst – will support all athletes and help progress AU’s strategic plan, “Viking Bold: The Journey to 2030.” Bob attended Augustana College in 1957, where he played basketball and set school scoring […]
October 27, 2020
African-American
Brown University Students Release Book Detailing Racism, Capitalism and Activism on Campus
This summer, a group of students at Brown University released the “Burn Brown Book,” a 175-page guide describing the history of racism, capitalism and activism on Brown’s campus, CBS News reported. The guide – inspired by the similar “burn book” from the 2004 film, “Mean Girls,” – was produced after two years of work and […]
October 27, 2020
Opinion
Judge Amy Coney Barrett and Affirmative Action
If you’ve watched any of the saga also known as the Amy Coney Barrett confirmation process, then you know the difference between a Super-predator and a super-precedent.
October 27, 2020
News Roundup
Princeton University’s Endowment Rises to $26.6 billion
Princeton University’s endowment rose by 5.6%, increasing it to $26.6 billion at the end of the fiscal year – approximately half a billion dollars over last fiscal year, Planet Princeton reported. The average annual return on Princeton’s endowment for the past decade is 10.6%. “Princeton has been fortunate to face the many financial challenges created […]
October 27, 2020
African-American
Tuskegee University President Lily McNair Will Take Six-Month Medical Leave October 30
Tuskegee University announced Monday that President Dr. Lily D. McNair will take a six-month medical leave starting October 30. Serving as interim president will be Dr. Charlotte P. Morris, former associate dean of the school’s Brimmer College of Business and Information Science, “We fully support Dr. McNair’s decision to take the time she needs to […]
October 27, 2020
HBCUs
2U, Netflix Partner With Norfolk State University to Launch Technology Boot Camps
To increase the number of Black students entering the technology workforce, non-profit organization 2U and Netflix partnered with Norfolk State University (NSU) to launch three online boot camps.
October 26, 2020
Latinx
HACU Kicks Off 34th Annual Conference
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) kicked off its 34th annual conference on Monday, titled “Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success: Fostering Excellence and Social Justice.”
October 26, 2020
Other News
COVID-19: 11 New Cases Confirmed At Sacred Heart University
Sacred Heart University reported newly confirmed COVID-19 cases after Fairfield was listed among the state’s “red alert” list for municipalities at the greatest risk of spreading the virus. Read More
October 26, 2020
Other News
University of Dayton Student From La Grange Dies After Contracting COVID-19
A University of Dayton student from La Grange has died after contracting the COVID-19 virus, according to university officials. Read More
October 26, 2020
Other News
Lehigh’s COVID-19 Outbreak a Few Weeks Ago Reflected in Northampton County Data
Data from both Lehigh’s COVID-19 dashboard and the Pennsylvania Department of Health shows the potential impact the recent outbreak on campus has had on the larger community.  Read More
October 26, 2020
Other News
Coronavirus Leaves Oregon’s Colleges Facing Steep Enrollment Declines
Colleges across the U.S. — including the University of Oregon — are starting the academic year facing steeper declines in enrollment than years past, especially in the freshman class, due to COVID-19. When enrollment translates to student tuition and fees, which are the leading sources of revenue for most colleges, low numbers put colleges in a financial hot seat. Read More
October 26, 2020
African-American
Oklahoma State University Renames Two Buildings After First Black Student
Oklahoma State University has renamed two buildings on its Stillwater campus after civil rights pioneer Nancy Randolph Davis, the school’s first Black student, ABC 8 News reported. The OSU Board of Regents gave the approval Friday to rename its Human Sciences and Human Sciences West buildings to Nancy Randolph Davis and Nancy Randolph Davis West. […]
October 26, 2020
Other News
How One Of The Oldest Tribal Colleges in the U.S. Opened for Students During a Pandemic
When the coronavirus pandemic started to shut down the Navajo Nation in March, Diné College closed all its campuses and by the end of March had moved classes online for the remainder of the semester. Read More
October 26, 2020
Mental Health
College of New Jersey Mental Health Services Helps Students Virtually, Continues to Provide Support
As the result of an online semester, Mental Health Services (MHS) at the College has adapted to supporting students remotely. The College reiterates their commitment to protecting the health and safety of its students, including their mental health. New programs are being offered to students, including racial trauma and coping with Covid-19 support groups, despite the services continuing […]
October 26, 2020
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