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African-American
MSNBC’s Joy Reid to Join Howard University Faculty in Spring
MSNBC’s Joy Reid is joining the Howard University faculty as a visiting professor in the Spring semester. Reid, who hosts “The Reid Out,” will teach a course titled, “Covering Race, Gender & Politics in the Digital Age,” and will hold the Hearst visiting professorship in the university’s Department of Media, Journalism and Film housed within […]
December 5, 2020
Students
Department of Education Extends Student Loan Suspensions Through End of January 2021
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos said that federal student loan repayment forbearance, including suspension of interest accrual and collections activity has been extended through January 31, 2021. DeVos made the announcement on Friday. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, borrowers haven’t had to make payment since March. But the relief was slated to expire on […]
December 4, 2020
COVID-19
University of Vermont to Cut 23 College of Arts and Sciences Programs
The University of Vermont (UVM) is slated to slash 23 programs in the College of Arts and Sciences in an effort to cut costs, VTDigger reported. The decision has been discussed over “the last several years,” according to UVM Provost and Senior Vice President Dr. Patricia Prelock. The majors and minors will be phased out […]
December 4, 2020
Other News
New Research Makes the Case for More Student Veteran Enrollment
A recently published brief from the American Talent Initiative (ATI) is making the case for colleges and universities to enroll and support more student veterans. ATI – launched in 2016 – is a joint group between Ithaka S+R and the Aspen Institute – supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies – with 132 members composed of high-graduation rate […]
December 4, 2020
Latinx
Dr. Marielena DeSanctis Named President of Community College of Denver
Dr. Marielena DeSanctis will be the next president of Community College of Denver (CCD), effective Jan. 15, 2021. “With six years of experience as an engineer for a top manufacturing company and over 22 years as a leader in education, Dr. DeSanctis exemplifies deep understanding of issues facing students and higher education, a bold vision […]
December 4, 2020
COVID-19
New Research Makes the Case for More Student Veteran Enrollment
AÂ recently published brief from the American Talent Initiative (ATI) is making the case for colleges and universities to enroll and support more student veterans.
December 4, 2020
Academics
U.S. Naval Community College Partners With Institutions to Offer Military Program
The United States Naval Community College named Alexandria Technical and Community College (ATCC) as one of five institutions to implement a pilot program on campus to serve military members, EchoPress reported. Beginning in January, around 600 servicemembers plan to participate in the program. At ATCC, 90 of them will complete online classes in areas such […]
December 4, 2020
Other News
U.S. Army, Howard Establish Center of Excellence Focused on Artificial Intelligence
In a $7.5 million collaboration with the United States Army, Howard University will create a “Center of Excellence” to research artificial intelligence technology, FedScoop reported. The three main research areas at the “Howard University Center of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning,” include “AI applications for the Department of Defense, trustworthy AI technologies and […]
December 4, 2020
Academics
U.S. Coast Guard Offers Program to College Students
The United States Coast Guard offers a program designed for college students interested in receiving military work experience, Big Island Now reported. Under the College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI), students are enlisted into the U.S. Coast Guard, where they complete basic training and a leadership course. Participants will receive a salary as well as have […]
December 4, 2020
News Roundup
University of Michigan Hires Firm to Help Implement Reforms on Sexual Misconduct
The University of Michigan has hired Guidepost Solutions, a firm responsible for helping the university make reforms following a report on the investigation into former Provost Dr. Martin Philbert’s sexual misconduct. The report found that Philbert had sexually harassed graduate students and employees for two decades. The report makes recommendations to the university, like requiring […]
December 4, 2020
African-American
Howard University Receives $1 Million Gift for Nonprofit Leadership Program
Howard University’s School of Social Work has received $1 million to create the Fred Taylor “Roll Away the Stone” Program, a new certificate program for human service leadership for nonprofit and public service professionals. The funding will also offer financial assistance to social work master’s students selected as “Fred Taylor Emerging Leaders.” The gift from […]
December 4, 2020
COVID-19
Report: Financial Aid Officers Can Use Professional Judgement as a Tool for Racial Equity
A new report by The Education Trust explores how financial aid offices can use professional judgement as a tool for racial equity as students’ financial standing rapidly changes amid COVID-19.
December 3, 2020
Disabilties
UNH Focuses on Making Higher Ed Accessible to Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities
With a $2.5 million grant from the United States Department of Education-Office of Postsecondary, the University of New Hampshire is breaking down educational barriers for young adults with intellectual disabilities.
December 3, 2020
News Roundup
Family of Late San Diego State University Student Sue for Wrongful Death
The family of Dylan Hernandez, the San Diego State University freshman who died after a night of heavy drinking at fraternity Phi Gamma Delta, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit, accusing many parties of negligence and misconduct and demanding a jury trial, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported. In November 2019, Hernandez, 19, returned to his […]
December 3, 2020
News Roundup
Real Estate Exec and Wife Donate $9 Million to Kennesaw State University
Real estate executive Norman J. Radow and his wife Lindy has gifted Kennesaw State University $9 million for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, one of the biggest single donor gifts ever for the school, the Atlanta Business Chronicle reported. KSU – the second-largest Georgia public university – will rename the college Norman J. […]
December 3, 2020
News Roundup
Towson University Alum Gifts $5.3 million to School
A Towson University alum has gifted $5.3 million to the school, the largest single donation from an alum ever for the school and almost half of its total 2020 fiscal year donations, the Associated Press reported. The gift is meant for athletics, the College of Health Professions, the College of Business & Economics and programming […]
December 3, 2020
COVID-19
Kent State to Offer Second Round of Voluntary Employee Buyouts
Kent State University’s Board of Trustees approved a second round of voluntary buyouts for eligible full-time faculty, Cleveland.com reported. This comes as part of Kent State’s efforts to cut costs amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The first round of this voluntary separation incentive program took place in May, wherein 292 faculty and staff took the buyouts […]
December 3, 2020
Podcasts
Recruitment and Retention of Diverse Faculty
Amidst the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent Black Lives Matter movement bringing attention to the truth about injustices and inequality, many colleges and universities are working hard to achieve faculty diversity goals. But how? In this episode your host, David Pluviose, talks about proven strategies that work and tips for side […]
December 3, 2020
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