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Special Focus: Black History Month

In this second Black History Month-focused edition, Diverse features New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker’s rise and desire to become the next “education senator.” The issue also covers the celebration of several Black Greek organizations’ centennials this year, as well as criticism over their relevance and adherence to founding principles.

Hearings on College Football Union End

Hearings on Northwestern football players’ bid to form the nation’s first college athletic union have concluded with three former players testifying for the university.

New York University Proposes Anti-bullying Program for Youth Sports

In the wake of the Miami Dolphins’ bullying scandal, the NYU sports and society program proposed a range of initiatives Tuesday for youth athletics to combat intolerant behavior in sports.

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Faculty & Staff

Southern University Board Reconfirms Decision to Oust Chancellor Llorens

The immediate matter is settled but the controversy is far from over. The special session had been called after students, alumni and other supporters voiced disapproval of the board’s original decision not to give James Llorens a one-year extension.

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Faculty & Staff

Diverse Docket: Asbury University Wins One Suit, Loses Another

It was win one, lose one, for a small Christian college in Kentucky facing two unrelated discrimination suits.

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North Carolina Systems Making Student Transfers Easier

Fifty-eight community college and 16 public university campuses across North Carolina will sign an agreement to ease transfers.

Northwestern University Defends Football Program’s Academics

Northwestern University officials urged a federal agency to deny a bid by the school’s football players to form the first college athletes’ union in U.S. history.

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Economist: Pay Biggest Difference between NFL, College Football

The National Labor Relations Board is considering whether Northwestern football players have the right to unionize.

Leadership & Policy

Time for ‘Jigsaw Puzzle’ Diversity Model

“Salad bowl” and “melting pot” diversity models have run their course.

Purdue Gets $5M Gift from Anonymous Donor

Purdue University has received a $5 million gift from an anonymous donor that will finance scholarships and efforts to make Purdue more affordable for students.

Faculty & Staff

Special Focus: Black History Month

In this Black History Month-focused edition, Diverse takes a look at MIT professor Craig Steven Wilder’s new book, Ebony and Ivy, exploring the long history of slavery and Ivy League institutions.

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Leadership & Policy

Psychiatrist to Lead New Texas Medical School

Dr. Francisco Fernandez, a professor and chairman of psychiatry and neurosciences at the University of South Florida College of Medicine will be the founding director.

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