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Opinion
It Takes a Team, Not Superheroes, to Support College Success
Too often we celebrate an incredible high school teacher or school counselor when what we really need to do is take a broader approach to helping students apply and go to college, especially during a pandemic.
May 25, 2021
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A Year Later, Institutions Reflect on Systemic Changes Following the Murder of George Floyd
Following the death of George Floyd last May, administrators at colleges and universities scrambled to issue statements condemning the murder and vowing that they would use the incident as a moment to address systemic racism on their own campuses.
May 24, 2021
Other News
Roswell Park Names First Chief Diversity, Equity Officer for Faculty
Elisa M. Rodriguez, PhD, MS, has been appointed chief diversity and equity officer for faculty at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Rodriguez joined Roswell Park’s staff in 2012 as director of community engagement resource. Read More
May 24, 2021
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Sen. Bernie Sanders Introduces Bill to Address Health Care Worker Shortage
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT announced new legislation to address the U.S.’s health care workforce shortage. Read More
May 24, 2021
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Racism Derails Black Men’s Health, Even As Education Levels Rise
More education typically leads to better health, yet Black men in the U.S. are not getting the same benefit as other groups, research suggests. The reasons for the gap are vexing, experts said, but may provide an important window into unique challenges faced by Black men as they try to gain not only good health […]
May 24, 2021
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Frontier Nursing University Endows New Scholarship to Increase Diversity in Healthcare
Frontier Nursing University (FNU)Â has endowed a new scholarship to support African American, Black, Native American, and Alaskan Native students. Read More
May 24, 2021
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Report Analyzes Effects of COVID-19 on Texas Students’ Mental Health, Employment and Basic Needs Insecurity
After working and saving up money, Marco Flores was able to experience on-campus living at Paul Quinn College for the first time last spring. However, once spring break arrived, students were unable to return to campus due to the health concerns around COVID-19. Read More
May 24, 2021
Opinion
Lest We Be Fooled, As We Reflect on the One-Year Anniversary of George Floyd’s Murder
As critical scholars and DEI strategists, the one-year anniversary of the egregious and pernicious lynching of George Perry Floyd, Jr., committed directly by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, but indirectly, by centuries of systemic racism that has historically targeted Black bodies and communities of color, is an opportunity for us to take a bold stance within this op-ed.
May 24, 2021
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Pandemic Brings Increased Interest to Nursing Profession
Meghan Wenzinger, a rising senior at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, recalled her mother—who is a nurse practitioner—receiving a letter from New York Governor Andrew Cuomo last spring, asking for extra health care support for COVID-19 patients in New York City. Wanting to help but also lacking experience, she became motivated to continue […]
May 24, 2021
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Higher Ed Works to Balance Public Health Guidance With Community Concerns About Vaccines
As higher ed leaders look to the fall, eager to revert to a sense of “normal” for students, faculty and staff alike, many are facing a new question: With COVID-19 vaccines now largely available, should they require their campus communities to get vaccinated? Read More
May 24, 2021
News Roundup
Achieving the Dream Releases Guide for Transitioning to Shorter Academic Terms
Achieving the Dream (ATD) has released a Shortened Academic Terms Guide and an accompanying workbook for the growing number of schools shifting to shorter academic terms. The guide includes strategies, best practices and resources. The guidebook notes that historically underserved, part-time, adult and student parents can benefit from the flexibility of shorter terms. “Many of […]
May 24, 2021
HBCUs
State Department Names Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders
For their ongoing engagement with the Fulbright Program—which offers individuals the opportunity to conduct research and teach worldwide—20 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) were recognized by the United States Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). The institutions were acknowledged for their work during the 2019-2020 school year as part of […]
May 24, 2021
Sports
Women in Sports Leadership: A Q&A with the Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director at Chicago State University
Hear from Jessica Poole, who will become the first African American female to lead the Collegiate Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
May 24, 2021
Students
Howard University School of Law Receives $10 Million Grant, Creates Public Service Law Scholarship
Howard University School of Law has been awarded a $10 million grant from the Jerome L. Greene Foundation to create the Greene Public Service Scholars Program, which aims to support law students committed to public service law careers. The Jerome L. Greene Foundation grant is the largest gift in the law school’s history. Students in the program will […]
May 24, 2021
News Roundup
Dr. Angel Gonzalez Appointed Inaugural Chief Diversity Officer at New Jersey City University
Dr. Angel Gonzalez has been appointed New Jersey City University’s inaugural chief diversity and inclusion officer (CDIO). In this role, Gonzalez will be a part of the school’s senior leadership team. Gonzalez has served as program manager for the Center for Inclusive Education (CIE), interim director of the CIE and interim assistant dean for diversity […]
May 24, 2021
STEM
Alabama State University Receives $300,000 Grant to Increase Diversity in Cybersecurity
Alabama State University has been awarded a $300,000 cybersecurity grant to increase diversity in the field, the Washington Examiner reported. The “Increasing the Diversity in Cyber Security Through Undergraduate Research Experiences” grant will be used to increase cybersecurity graduates and ensure minority student growth in the cybersecurity sector. “The objectives of this project are to […]
May 24, 2021
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Former Administrator Files Lawsuit Against UCF, Citing Discrimination
Dr. Briant K. Coleman, a former associate vice president for strategic initiatives, communications and marketing at the University of Central Florida (UCF), has filed a lawsuit against the institution, claiming that he experienced and witnessed widespread workplace harassment.
May 21, 2021
Other News
Report: Sexual Assaults in U.S. Military is Rising
Reports of sexual assaults among the U.S. military increased by a very small amount in 2020, a year when troops were largely locked down for months as bases around the world grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Pentagon. The annual report released last Thursday showed that sexual assault reports involving service members went […]
May 21, 2021
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