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Living with Cognitive Impairment
On more than one occasion, when I was a young boy, my grandmother roamed the streets of Washington, D.C. at night. One night she was picked up by the police, and ultimately placed in a home with others “like her.” Back then, these types of events were attributed to old age and senility. Today, my […]
June 28, 2017
Disparities
Study: Illness in Home Affects Girls’ School Attendance
In this month’s Pediatrics, Aslan et al1 address one of the factors contributing to inequities in education for girls in low- and middle-income countries. By using data from 38 countries’ demographic and health surveys, they analyze the differential impact of childhood illness and maternal work outside of the home on school attendance for adolescent boys […]
June 28, 2017
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Regular, Brisk Exercise Reduces Alzheimer’s’ Risk
Regular exercise may offer some protection against Alzheimer’s disease, even for people who are genetically at risk, according to recent research. In the study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, people who did more moderate-intensity physical activity were more likely to have healthy patterns of glucose metabolism in their brains—a sign of healthy brain […]
June 28, 2017
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Fact Check: Law Already Blocks Immigrants from Benefits
President Donald Trump recently told supporters that he wanted to reduce the number of people receiving public assistance, and he wants to put in place new rules barring immigrants from receiving government benefits for at least five years. “We want to get our people off of welfare and back to work. We also want to […]
June 28, 2017
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Black Medicare Patents More Likely to Be Readmitted
Black Medicare patients are being readmitted to hospitals at a much higher rate than are white patients, according to a recent study. The study, which surveyed New York state residents age 65 and older, is the latest in a series of reports that suggest minorities are getting shortchanged on quality care. Read More
June 28, 2017
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When You Show Up in E.R. with Sickle Cell
“You’re too pretty to have a disease,” declared the nurse in the emergency department (ED) dismissing Constance Benson’s reports of unbearable pain, a byproduct of her sickle cell disease (SCD). Constance, who is in her late twenties, is a professional actress and model living in Kennesaw, GA. It wasn’t until Constance’s blood tests came back […]
June 28, 2017
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Poll: Only 12% of Americans Back Senate Health Plan
Just 12% of Americans support the Senate Republican health care plan, a new USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll finds, amid a roiling debate over whether the GOP will deliver on its signature promise to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. In the survey, taken Saturday through Tuesday, a 53% majority say Congress should either leave […]
June 28, 2017
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Obamacare Experts: Just Fix What’s Broken
As Senate Republicans struggle to find the votes to repeal the Affordable Care Act, the architects of Obamacare have an idea to try if they fail. Just fix it. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday delayed the vote planned for this week on the Republican health care plan as complaints from competing wings of […]
June 28, 2017
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SERGIO GONZALEZ
SERGIO GONZALEZ, a leader of two successful fundraising campaigns at the University of Miami, which raised $3 billion, has been named senior vice president for university advancement at Brown University, effective August 1. He previously served as chief of staff for the Miami-Dade County executive mayor. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Foreign Service from Georgetown University and a law degree from Columbia Law School.
June 28, 2017
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ARLETHIA PERRY-JOHNSON
ARLETHIA PERRY-JOHNSON has been named chair of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ Advisory Council for Communications and Public Affairs. She currently serves as Kennesaw State University’s vice president for marketing. She earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and communications from Point Park University (formerly Point Park College).
June 28, 2017
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CAROLYNN BERRY
CAROLYNN BERRY has been appointed interim provost at Winston-Salem State University. She has been serving as associate provost for assessment, research and curriculum and a professor of exercise science at the school. She has Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Wake Forest University and a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University in College Station.
June 28, 2017
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CARLLOS LASSITER
CARLLOS LASSITER will take over as Westminster College’s next vice president of student affairs and dean of students in July. He currently serves as vice president for student affairs and dean of students at Rust College. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Africana studies from Vassar College and master’s and doctoral degrees in higher education administration from the University of Mississippi.
June 28, 2017
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VELMARIE ALBERTINI
VELMARIE ALBERTINI will become the new dean of curriculum at Palm Beach State College. She previously worked at Barry University as associate dean of academic and student affairs. She received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the College of New Rochelle in New York and a master’s degree and Ph.D. in comparative sociology from Florida International University.
June 28, 2017
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TRACEY HUCKS
TRACEY HUCKS has been named provost and dean of the faculty at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York. Hucks is a professor at Davidson College in North Carolina. She earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree at Colgate University. She also received a second master’s degree and a Ph.D. from Harvard University.
June 28, 2017
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RICKY SHABAZZ
RICKY SHABAZZ has been named the next president of San Diego City College, beginning July 11. He previously served as the vice president of student services at San Bernardino Valley College. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Native American studies at the University of California at Davis and a master’s degree in educational administration and supervision and a doctoral degree in educational leadership from California State University at San Bernardino.
June 28, 2017
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CAROLYNN BERRY
LISA KASPER has been named director of admissions and outreach at Borough of Manhattan Community College. She is the director of admissions at Montclair State University. Kasper received her bachelor’s degree at Montclair State University and a master’s degree at Dickinson University
June 28, 2017
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DARNELL HUNT
DARNELL HUNT has been appointed dean of social sciences at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). Hunt is currently a professor of sociology and African-American studies at UCLA. He earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism at University of Southern California, an M.B.A. from Georgetown University and a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in sociology from UCLA.
June 28, 2017
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Honoring Leadership and Experience
Five retiring college presidents reflect on their tenures and offer advice to future leaders.
June 28, 2017
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