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New Drug Combo Reduces HIV Risks for Male Teens

A National Institutes of Health network study has confirmed that a combination of two drugs taken daily to reduce the chances of HIV infection among high-risk adults also works well and appears safe in males ages 15 to 17 years. Truvada, a single pill containing the drugs tenofovir and emtricitabine (TDF/FTC), is currently approved for […]

September 6, 2017

Colorado Schools Staff Up for Anti-Marijuana Effort

DENVER — Colorado has given 42 school districts and charter schools a combined $9.2 million to hire people and create programs to keep marijuana out of the hands of students. The Denver Post reports the money is going to schools located near legal pot shops and is funded by proceeds from marijuana sales. Districts are […]

September 6, 2017

DIANE W. SCHANZENBACH

DIANE W. SCHANZENBACH has been named director of the Institute for Policy Research (IPR) at Northwestern University. She is professor of human development and social policy at Northwestern, and was previously an IPR fellow and the director of the Hamilton Project. Schanzenbach earned a bachelor’s degree from Wellesley College and a Ph.D. from Princeton University.

September 6, 2017

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SUMUN L. PENDAKUR

SUMUN L. PENDAKUR has been named chief learning officer of the Race and Equity Center at the University of Southern California’s Rossier School of Education. She was previously associate dean for institutional diversity and co-chief diversity officer at Harvey Mudd College. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University, a master’s degree from the University of Michigan and an Ed.D. from USC Rossier.

September 6, 2017

Millions with Private Insurance Brace for Rising Premiums

WASHINGTON — Millions of people who buy individual health insurance policies and get no financial help from the Affordable Care Act are bracing for another year of double-digit premium increases, and their frustration is boiling over. Some are expecting premiums for 2018 to rival a mortgage payment. What they pay is tied to the price […]

September 6, 2017

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Arrested Nurse Receives Apologies

SALT LAKE CITY — Officials at a Utah hospital where a nurse was arrested after refusing to allow police to draw blood from an unconscious patient apologized that security officers didn’t intervene and said Monday that they have implemented policy changes to prevent it from happening again. The announcements mark the latest fallout from nurse […]

September 6, 2017

T’MARS L. MCCALLUM

T’MARS L. MCCALLUM has been appointed associate dean for academic affairs at Horry Georgetown Technical College. He previously served as assistant chair and professor in the Information Technology department. McCallum earned a bachelor of business administration degree from Francis Marion University and a dual master’s degree from Webster University.

September 6, 2017

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Study: White Med Students Misinformed about Racial Differences

African-Americans are consistently under-treated for pain by doctors when compared to white patients. For the same affliction, doctors are far more likely to prescribe strong pain medication to whites than to Blacks. A new study provides a rather disturbing reason why this is the case. Apparently, white physicians believe that Black folks feel no pain […]

September 6, 2017

RANA JOHNSON

RANA JOHNSON has been named chief diversity and inclusion officer at Unity College. She was previously senior associate for diversity outreach and special programs at the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education. Johnson earned a bachelor’s degree from Spalding University, a master’s degree from Eastern New Mexico University and a Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky.

September 6, 2017

TAMARA KING

TAMARA KING has been appointed associate vice chancellor for student support and wellness at Washington University in St. Louis. She was previously associate dean of students and director of student conduct and community standards at the university. King earned a bachelor’s degree from Penn State University and a J.D. from New York University School of Law.

September 6, 2017

ELAVIE NDURA

ELAVIE NDURA has been named vice president for equity, diversity and inclusion at Gallaudet University. She was previously a professor of teacher development and international education at George Mason University. Ndura earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Burundi, Africa, a master’s degree from the University of Exeter, England, and a Ph.D. from Northern Arizona University.

September 6, 2017

SHARI CLARKE

SHARI CLARKE has been named vice president for diversity and inclusion at Eastern Washington University. She was previously vice provost for diversity and inclusion at Ohio University. Clarke earned a bachelor’s degree from Lane College, a master’s degree from Bowling Green State University and a Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska.

September 6, 2017

JASON PINA

JASON PINA has been named interim chief diversity officer at Ohio University. He will continue to serve as vice president for student affairs at the university. Pina earned a bachelor’s degree from Occidental College, master’s and educational specialist’s degrees from the University of Northern Colorado and a Ph.D. from Johnson & Wales University.

September 6, 2017

A Strategic Partner

Chancellor Phoebe A. Haddon is building collaborative partnerships with the city of Camden.

September 6, 2017

An Open Letter to College Presidents about DACA

Here are some recommendations for you and your fellow senior administrators on how to humanely handle the DACA announcement.

September 5, 2017

Dr. Susana Muñoz

More Women’s Colleges Admitting Transgender Students

A wave of women’s colleges have begun admitting transgender women. But even as many schools embrace shifting views on gender, some have been reluctant to change amid lingering differences over the role of women’s colleges.

September 5, 2017

Genny Beemyn is director of the Stonewall Center at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

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DeVos Met With Experts Before Postponing HBCU Week Conference

Prior to last Friday’s announcement of the postponement of the annual White House Initiative on HBCUs conference, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos discussed the conference at a private meeting in Florida with education leaders of that state.

September 5, 2017

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Trump Puts Future of DACA in Hands of Congress

President Donald J. Trump’s decision to rescind DACA Tuesday drew swift and scathing criticism from various higher education leaders, advocates for immigrants and lawmakers on Capitol Hill — but many remained hopeful that Congress would act to achieve a permanent solution for Dreamers.

September 5, 2017