Jessica Ruf (EDU)Jessica Ruf is a writer and copy editor for the print magazine at Diverse. She can be reached at [email protected].News RoundupFashion Institute Suspends Two Top Officials After ‘Racist’ Fashion ShowThe Fashion Institute of Technology has suspended two top academic officials after they hosted a fashion show that many found offensive and racist, reported the New York Post. During the show, a recent graduate had his models wear oversized red lips and “monkey” ears. The two officials suspended are Jonathan Kyle Farmer, chair of the […]February 24, 2020News RoundupU of Southern California to Grant Free Tuition to Students With Family Incomes of $80,000 or LessThe University of Southern California (USC) passed a new initiative on Thursday granting free tuition to future students from families with an annual household income of $80,000 or less, reported USA Today. In addition, the university won’t consider home ownership as a factor in its financial need calculations. The new standard will take effect starting with […]February 21, 2020News RoundupWake Forest U Apologizes for its Past Involvement in SlaveryDuring the school’s Founders Day ceremonies, the president of Wake Forest University publicly apologized for the institution’s past involvement in slavery, reported The Associated Press. “It is important and overdue that, on behalf of Wake Forest University, I unequivocally apologize for participating in and benefiting from the institution of slavery,” president Nathan Hatch said. “I […]February 21, 2020News RoundupSyracuse U Lifts Suspensions on Student ProtestersSyracuse University has revoked the suspensions placed on roughly 30 student protesters earlier this week, reported Syracuse.com. “Our university needs to step back from the edge so that we can continue the productive, ongoing work to address diversity, inclusion and safety that has been happening since November,” chancellor Kent Syverud said in his first public […]February 20, 2020News RoundupAfter Warning, Syracuse University Suspends Around 30 Student ProtestersSyracuse University has suspended around 30 student-protesters after they announced an “occupation” of Crouse-Hinds Hall, where Chancellor Kent Syverud’s office is located. According to The Post-Standard, they had brought pillows and blankets with the intention of staying throughout the week. The protesters were part of the group #NotAgainSU, which formed late last year in response […]February 18, 2020Asian American Pacific IslanderUAlbany Asian Students Call for Investigation of Coronavirus-Themed PartyAsian students and members of the University of Albany Asian American Alliance are requesting that the Dean of Student Office “investigates” a coronavirus-themed party hosted by students at the University of Albany over the weekend. In a statement posted to Instagram, the Asian American Alliance wrote, “As members of the Asian community on campus, your […]February 18, 2020InternationalIllinois Higher Ed Leaders Call on Congress to Address Visa Delay, Denial IncreasePresidents and chancellors from nearly 30 colleges and universities throughout Illinois are calling on Congress to address the increasing number of visa delays and denials that are leaving many of their international students in limbo, reported The Chicago Tribune. Both private and public university leaders signed a letter to state’s congressional delegation regarding “concern about […]February 18, 2020HBCUsWhy Environmental Studies is Among the Least Diverse Fields in STEMEnvironmental science remains among the least diverse fields of scientific study. But rather than investing resources into recruiting minority students or researching why so few Black students pursue environmental science, many university departments fall victim to a long-held and problematic assumption.February 16, 2020News RoundupOSU Investigates Professor for Racial Comments Made in ClassOhio State University has begun a review of its professor Dr. Paul Granello, after students expressed concern for racially offensive comments he made during class, including the use of the n-word, reported The Columbus Dispatch. According to graduate school counseling students, Granello, who is considered a suicide-prevention expert, compared the problematic nature of the phrase […]February 10, 2020News RoundupColorado State -Pueblo to Offer State’s First Cannabis-Related DegreeColorado State University (CSU) – Pueblo will offer the state’s first cannabis-related degree program this fall. Titled “Cannabis, Biology and Chemistry,” the program will focus on the underlying science in cannabis fieldwork by offering coursework similar to that of a double major in biology and chemistry as well as two areas of emphasis: natural products […]February 10, 2020Previous PagePage 33 of 43Next Page
