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The W Proposes New Name

Mississippi University for Women announced its new proposed name as Mississippi Brightwell University.

If approved by the state legislature, Mississippi University for Women will rebrand as Mississippi Brightwell University.

Historic Bronx Institution Announces Charter Change

The College of Mount Saint Vincent is now the University of Mount Saint Vincent.

University of Mount Saint Vincent

Leadership & Policy

Oklahoma Governor Signs Order to 'End' DEI Offices

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed an executive order prohibiting state agencies, colleges, and universities from using state funds to support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signs an executive order to limit state-funded diversity programs in the state.

Study: Relationship Between Digital Reading, Improved Comprehension Marginal

A study involving nearly 500,000 participants is the first meta-analysis of research focused on the specific links between leisure reading habits on digital devices and reading comprehension.

Association Leader: Censorship in Academia Will Not Defeat Antisemitism

Attempts to clamp down on free expression do little to combat antisemitism or other unacceptable forms of hate and prejudice, according to the leader of the American Association of University Professors.

AAUP President Dr. Irene Mulvey

Leadership & Policy

New Data Reveal More Must Be Done for Equity in Higher Ed

The National Center for Education Statistics has released data from its Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System published Dec. 12.

Dr. Miguel Cardona

U.S. Energy Department Partners with the University of Puerto Rico-Río Piedras

The four-year project is one of the four awards selected by the Biological and Environmental Research program as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2023 Reaching a New Energy Sciences Workforce (RENEW) Initiative.

Colorado Community College System Announces Transfer Agreements with Two HBCUs

The Colorado Community College System has announced transfer agreements with Saint Augustine’s University and Texas Southern University.

Colorado Community College System

Education Department Proposes Rule to Ban Blanket Bans on Transgender Sports Participation

The U.S. Department of Education has released a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding Title IX athletic eligibility and participation of transgender students in school sports.

Brown Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice Celebrates 10 Years

The Center has been renamed for Dr. Ruth J. Simmons, Brown University's former president.

Dr. Ruth J. Simmons is former president of Brown University.

Dr. Robert N. Garner Named Dean of the School of Science and Engineering at Benedict College

Dr. Robert N. Garner has been announced as Benedict College’s dean of the School of Science and Engineering.

Dr. Robert N. Garner

Sonoma State University President Dr. Judy K. Sakaki Will Step Down Amid Vote of No Confidence

Dr. Judy K. Sakaki, president of Sonoma State University, will step down, effective July 31, amid a no confidence vote after allegations Sakaki retaliated against an employee who reported sexual harassment by Sakaki's estranged husband.

Dr. Judy K. Sakaki

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