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Middlebury College Decides to Revoke Rudy Giuliani’s Honorary Degree

Middlebury College has decided to revoke Rudy Giuliani’s 2005 honorary degree on Tuesday and has notified him of this, according to Middlebury officials. Previously, President Laurie Patton cited that the former New York City mayor who serves as President Trump’s attorney had played a role in “fomenting the violent uprising against our nation’s Capitol building […]

January 12, 2021

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A Look at How Colleges and Universities Around the Country Plan to Celebrate MLK Day

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, colleges and universities across the country are still finding ways to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Jan. 18 through virtual webinars, symposiums and lectures.

January 12, 2021

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Howard University Scholars and Leaders Reflect on HBCUs’ Role Ahead of President-Elect Joe Biden’s Inauguration

A virtual panel of Howard University scholars and leaders on Tuesday collectively reflected on the role of HBCUs in today’s political moment, in light of the Georgia Senate runoff election, a breach of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump and the impending inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.

January 12, 2021

The Role of Experimentation and Medical Mistrust in COVID-19 Vaccine Skepticism

For many people in the United States, the approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines symbolize hope for the end of a virus that has plagued this country and the world. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has reported 373,167 COVID-19-related deaths across the United States as of January 11, with Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) being disproportionately impacted.

January 12, 2021

Albany State University Launches Centers for Diversity, Inclusion and Social Equity

Albany State University has launched its Albany State University Centers for Diversity, Inclusion and Social Equity, according to Albany State President Dr. Marion Ross Fedrick. The center will educate students and others about what supports people of different backgrounds, such as in terms of race, gender, ability, age and sexual orientation. “The aim of the […]

January 12, 2021

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Vanderbilt University Launches Project on Unity and American Democracy

Vanderbilt University has launched the Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy to “strengthen the nation’s democratic institutions by advancing evidence-based research into the national discourse on unity,” according to Vanderbilt officials. The project will spread original scholarly content to inform policy makers and the general public on how to reunite under the “nonpartisan foundations […]

January 12, 2021

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Chapman University Will Not Fire Law Professor for Speaking at Trump Rally Before Capitol Siege

Chapman University will not fire a law professor John Eastman, who spoke at a Trump rally that took place hours before the Jan. 6 Capitol siege, despite more than 150 staff calling for his dismissal, SF Gate reported. Eastman spoke at the “Stop the Steal” rally, repeating multiple falsehoods about election fraud. Chapman University President […]

January 12, 2021

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Clark State Community College Officially Renames to Clark State College

Clark State Community College has officially become Clark State College, Springfield News-Sun reported. Given that the school added two bachelor’s degrees to its offerings – Manufacturing Technology Management and Web Development and Design – talk of changing the school’s name was in the works. “The name ‘Clark State College’ does not exclude any part of […]

January 12, 2021

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La Salle University President Leaves to Lead Xavier University

La Salle University President Dr. Colleen M. Hanycz will be stepping down from her role in June to be president at another Catholic school, Xavier University, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. Hanycz has served as La Salle’s president since 2015. Her current contract at La Salle expires in 2024. She was the first lay female leader […]

January 12, 2021

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Who’s Next to Lead the White House Initiative on HBCUs?

Now that Dr. Miguel Cardona has been nominated as the next U.S. Secretary of Education, speculation has turned to who will become the next executive director of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

January 11, 2021

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California Competes Dashboard Spotlights Data on Black, Latinx Adult Learners

Since releasing its report, “Postsecondary to Prosperity: Examining California’s Opportunity Landscape,” California Competes has continued to release key data to fuel interest in policy and action to promote equitable access and student success. Last week, data about higher education in Los Angeles County drew attention, notably that 44% of adults have expressed an intention to enroll in college in the next two years.

January 11, 2021

Higher Education Pioneer Dr. Samuel L. Myers Dead at 101

Dr. Samuel L. Myers Sr., a trained economist who served as president of Bowie State University before being named president of the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO), died on Jan 8, at the age of 101.

January 11, 2021

The University of Nevada Prepares Vaccination Plan for Faculty and Students

As the University of Nevada prepares to head into its Spring semester, they are also finalizing the plan to roll out the COVID-19 vaccine to its students and faculty. Read More

January 11, 2021

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UAFS Health Students and Staff to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

The COVID-19 vaccine will now be available for UAFS health students starting Monday, January 11. Read More

January 11, 2021

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Murphy Tours Another COVID Vaccination ‘Mega-Site’ at South Jersey College

Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday toured another of the state’s six planned “mega-sites” being set up for mass vaccinations for the coronavirus. Read More

January 11, 2021

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Highmark Health Appoints New Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer

Highmark Health today announced the appointment of Robert James, JD, MBA, MHA, as Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer. James joined Highmark Health in 2015 as supplier diversity director and has steadily grown the program to become one of the top award-winning supplier diversity programs in the Americas, as recognized by industry peers through the Procurement Leaders Americas Supplier […]

January 11, 2021

Study: College Football Players Underestimate Risk of Concussion and Injury

U.S. college football players don’t accurately estimate their risk of concussion or injury, according to a recently released report. Read More

January 11, 2021

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Howard University President Urges Black America to Get COVID-19 Vaccine

Howard University President Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick is urging Black America to get vaccinated in a public service announcement, according to university officials. Read More

January 11, 2021

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