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2017
Success in Cybersecurity
January 25, 2017
Home
2017 Emerging Scholars
Twelve outstanding minority scholars making strides in the academy.
January 25, 2017
News Roundup
Viola Davis makes history as first African American actress to score three Oscar nominations
“Thank you to the Academy for recognizing this extraordinary, important film and my work in it. Thank you, Denzel, for being at the helm!” That’s Viola Davis’ rather humble reaction to her Oscar nomination this morning for supporting actress for her performance in “Fences.” But she deserves more than the standard congratulations. Davis is now the […]
January 24, 2017
Students
Black Doctoral Network to Hold its 1st Recruitment Fair
In an effort to connect more professionals and Ph.D.s of color with job opportunities in academia and the nonprofit world, the Black Doctoral Network will hold its first Recruitment Fair Feb. 25-27 in Philadelphia.
January 24, 2017
Faculty & Staff
Scholar Luisa Heredia Found Activism Close to Home
Dr. Luisa Heredia, selected by Diverse as a member of the 2017 Class of Emerging Scholars, said her family’s experiences helped shape her “strong sense of activism and of giving back to the community.”
January 24, 2017
Students
Experts: Game Plan Key to Managing Campus Sports Crisis
Several prominent names in the world of college sports say they cannot emphasize enough the importance of being proactive and having a plan to deal with crises.
January 24, 2017
Home
Prosecutor Threatens Community College Over Campus Security
BEND, Ore. — A central Oregon prosecutor has accused community college public safety officers of illegally acting as police and is threatening the school with criminal prosecution if the behavior doesn’t stop. The Bulletin reported Tuesday that Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel has threatened criminal action against Central Oregon Community College because of the […]
January 24, 2017
Students
1st of 37 Defendants Sentenced in Fraternity Hazing Death
STROUDSBURG, Pa. — The first of 37 suspects charged in the fraternity hazing death of a New York City college student in Pennsylvania has been sentenced. Ka-Wing Yuen, 25, was placed on five years’ probation Monday, ordered to perform 100 hours of community service and pay a $100 fine. He pleaded guilty Jan. 10 to […]
January 24, 2017
African-American
Diversity in Tech: Lots of Attention, Little Progress
NEW YORK — The tech industry has brought us self-driving cars, artificial intelligence, disappearing photos and 3-D printers. But when it comes to racial and gender diversity, its companies are no trailblazers. Despite loudly touted efforts to hire more Black, Latino and female workers, especially in technical and leadership positions, diversity numbers at the largest […]
January 24, 2017
Blogs/Opinion
Some Academic Advice for Trump
The Trump administration will face myriad challenges, both foreign and domestic. The Record asked the presidents of Montclair State University, William Paterson University, Fairleigh Dickinson University and Ramapo College to briefly discuss some areas of concern. Higher education – The campaign of one Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, raised the issue […]
January 24, 2017
Veterans
Deal Signed for VA Archive in Dayton
DAYTON, Ohio — Officials say the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ plan to put its national archives in Dayton was firmed up ahead of the new administration taking over in Washington. An agreement on the project was signed January 19 by officials involved, and outgoing VA Secretary Robert McDonald officially designated the Dayton VA Medical […]
January 24, 2017
Other News
VA Scholarship Cost Could Affect Other Funding
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs needs an increase of about $33 million next year for its college scholarship program for disabled veterans’ dependents. Because there will be limited additional money in the 2018 education budget, a significant increase in funding for Veterans Affairs means less new money for other higher education expenses. […]
January 24, 2017
Other News
Utah Valley U Veteran’s Center Celebrates First Year
In the year since the official ribbon cutting of the Veteran Success Center at Utah Valley University, “a lot of learning has taken place,” according to the center’s director Sheldon Holgreen. That learning has helped nearly 600 veterans each semester since its opening. Although the ribbon cutting was not held until January 2016, the center […]
January 24, 2017
Other News
Kansas Colleges Want to Offer $15,000 Degree
TOPEKA, Kan.— Kansas higher education leaders aren’t sure how they’ll meet Gov. Sam Brownback’s challenge to provide a way to earn certain bachelor’s degrees for no more than $15,000, but they’re willing to try. Brownback issued the challenge in his State of the State speech earlier this month and said he would award $1 million […]
January 24, 2017
Other News
President Paid $25 M to Settle Trump U Cases
SAN DIEGO — Two days before his inauguration as president of the United States, Donald Trump paid $25 million to settle three lawsuits against his now-defunct Trump University, signaling that a judge’s approval of a settlement agreement remains on track for March 30. Trump Entrepreneur Initiative LLC paid the money into escrow ahead of the […]
January 24, 2017
Other News
Higher Ed Leaders Voice Concerns for Trump Era
Last November, a group of higher education professionals sat around a small conference room table with a few reporters to discuss the state of the higher education industry. Gathering just nine days after Election Day during the TIAA Institute Higher Education Leadership Conference in New York City, most were visibly concerned about the future under […]
January 24, 2017
Policy
Trump Names Heather Wilson to head Air Force
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has selected former Republican congresswoman Heather Wilson of New Mexico to be secretary of the Air Force. Wilson, an Air Force Academy graduate, served as an Air Force officer in Europe during the 1980s and was on the National Security Council staff under President George H.W. Bush during the fall […]
January 24, 2017
Students
Costs of College Meal Plans Getting Tougher to Swallow
An analysis of campus dining contracts from around the country shows that colleges are charging students far more for each meal than the typical American spends to eat at home, helping drive the rising cost of higher education.
January 23, 2017
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