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ISIMEME (MEME) OMOGBAI

ISIMEME (MEME) OMOGBAI has been appointed executive director of the College Art Association. Previously a member and past board chair of the New Jersey Historic Trust as well as a member of the Montclair State University’s Advisory Board, Omogbai is a certified public accountant and holds a master’s in finance and management consultancy from Rutgers University in New Jersey.

May 29, 2020

TRACY EPSY

TRACY EPSY has been named the first African American woman president of Mitchell College in New London, Conn. Currently provost and vice president of academic affairs at Pfeiffer University, Epsy holds a bachelor’s degree from Berea College in Kentucky, a master’s degree in family studies from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and a Ph.D. in child/family-marriage and family therapy from Syracuse University in New York.

May 29, 2020

JODI SANDFORT

JODI SANDFORT has been named the next dean of the Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy and Governance at the University of Washington. Currently a professor in the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota, Sandfort holds a bachelor’s degree in history and women’s studies from Vassar College as well as a master’s degree in social work and a Ph.D. in political science and social work from the University of Michigan.

May 29, 2020

George Floyd’s Death in Police Custody Sparks Outrage Among Universities, Academics

Two days after the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, in police custody on Monday, the University of Minnesota minimized its ties with the Minneapolis Police Department as other universities and scholars expressed grief and outrage at the incident.

May 28, 2020

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Amid the Pandemic, Some Universities Plan to Continue Tuition Hikes

Because of the coronavirus, a growing number of colleges and universities – like William & Mary College, Pomona College and Central Michigan University – are suspending price increases for the upcoming school year, while some institutions are planning tuition hikes against pushback from students.

May 28, 2020

What Higher Ed Can Learn From Public Health, in the Midst of Covid-19?

Since mid-March, COVID-19 has brought the traditional operations of higher education institutions in the U.S to a grinding halt, forcing students, faculty and staff to move all meetings and classroom engagement to a virtual format. This decision focuses on the public health of the campus community as administrators have always led with a healthy and safe environment in mind.

May 28, 2020

Stanford Sees $267 Million ‘Negative Financial Impact’ From COVID-19 in March-August

Stanford University is forecasting a $267 million “negative financial impact” from COVID-19 for the March-August period, its president Marc Tessier-Lavigne wrote in a letter to the community. In the next fiscal year, he said “we expect our financial challenges to be as great or even greater,” as many income streams continue to diminish. “Housing revenue […]

May 28, 2020

National Governors Association Makes Recommendations on Reopening Campuses

The National Governors Association said various states’ governors should set out a clear public health framework that can be implemented alongside college and university reopening efforts. In a letter to governors, the association said states should have an inclusive approach when planning to reopen. They should acknowledge the diverse higher education sectors, different institutional planning […]

May 28, 2020

Higher Ed Groups Write to Congress for COVID-19 Liability Protections to Colleges

The American Council on Education and dozens of other groups representing higher education institutions wrote to Congress on Thursday urging the quick enacting of temporary and targeted liability protections related to the COVID-19 pandemic for colleges and universities. In the letter, Ted Mitchell, president of the council said that as colleges contemplate reopening, the safety […]

May 28, 2020

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Meharry Proposes Consortium of HBCU Med Schools to Tackle COVID-19’s Uneven Toll

The president of the historically Black Meharry Medical College said on Wednesday that a consortium of the nation’s four Black medical schools would be the group best prepared to tackle the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Black people and communities of color.

May 27, 2020

University of Michigan’s Kessler Scholars Program for First-Generation Students Expands to Other Institutions

The Kessler Presidential Scholars Program, which was established at the College of Literature, Science and the Arts (LSA) at the University of Michigan (U-M) as a way to support first-generation students financially and academically, will expand to more institutions across the country.

May 27, 2020

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U of Washington School of Law Receives Gift to Promote Diversity

The University of Washington (UW) School of Law has received a $250,000 gift to support efforts to increase diversity. UW regent Blaine Tamaki and his wife, Preciosa Tamaki, are the donors of the gift, which will be distributed over two years, said a university statement. Of the total gift, $150,000 will be used to create […]

May 27, 2020

Manchester U to Waive Tuition for Some Indiana Fall 2020 Freshmen

Manchester University will offer four years of free tuition to fall 2020 freshman students from Indiana who meet certain financial criteria, in an effort to help those facing economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the institution said in a statement. To be eligible for the tuition waiver, Indiana students must be from families that […]

May 27, 2020

Many Massachusetts Colleges Uncertain About Robust COVID-19 Testing on Campus

Many Massachusetts colleges are uncertain they will be able to put robust COVID-19 testing mechanisms in place on their campuses if and when they reopen for fall 2020, reported The Boston Globe. An advisory group of a dozen Massachusetts college presidents, set up by Gov. Charlie Baker, conducted a survey of nearly 90 campus leaders to […]

May 27, 2020

Seven Things Colleges Can Do to Help Students During this Pandemic

This year the path to and through college for thousands of students has been disrupted, but the effects on students from low-income families will be felt for generations.

May 27, 2020

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May 27, 2020

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May 27, 2020

2020 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars

2020 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars

May 27, 2020