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2020 Emerging Scholars: Dr. Daisy Le

George Washington University (GWU) School of Nursing recently released a doctoral program in which the school’s assistant professor in health disparities and oncology, Dr. Daisy Le, will figure prominently. Although not a nurse, Le’s in-depth research in health equity and healthcare disparities as well as her extensive community-based work make her of crucial importance to dean Dr. Pamela Jeffries’ transdisciplinary research vision.

2020 Emerging Scholars: Dr. Kabria Baumgartner

When Dr. Kabria Baumgartner went to the University of Massachusetts Amherst to earn her Ph.D., she thought she was going to study 20th century African diasporic literature.

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Leadership & Policy

A Time to Lead: Constance Ledoux Book Leads Elon as its First Female President

Over a year ago, Dr. Constance “Connie” Ledoux Book was named Elon University’s first female president. However, being the “first” in a leadership role was not uncharted territory for her.

2020 Emerging Scholars: Dr. Charles H.F. Davis III

Dr. Charles H. F. Davis III is quickly becoming one of the nation’s most prominent scholars. With a bold research agenda that looks at the intersectional politics of identity and systemic oppression, he specifically focuses on contemporary student social movements in college.

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African-American

How HBCUs’ Strategies Can Help K-12’s Students of Color

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) hosted a daylong summit on Tuesday to discuss the role HBCUs can play in K-12 learning. The event was held in conjunction with the release of a new report titled, “Imparting Wisdom: HBCU Lessons for K-12 Education.”

ETS Creates New Institute to Research More Equitable Standardized Tests

The Educational Testing Service (ETS), which administers the SAT for The College Board, on Tuesday announced the launch of a new institute that will conduct research on creating and maintaining more equitable testing programs.

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Bill Clinton, Activists, and Others Honored at King Day Celebration

At the National Action Network’s Martin Luther King Day Civil Rights Breakfast, the organization honored a diverse array of leaders for their humanitarian work, including former President Bill Clinton. Speakers and award winners stressed the importance of gun control, accessible education and other policy areas against the backdrop of an increasingly polarized country.

Community Colleges

In Indiana, McDonald’s Partners With Ivy Tech Community College to Offer Tuition Assistance

McDonalds and Ivy Tech Community College announced a partnership that would address educational attainment gaps and provide more affordable college options within the state of Indiana.

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Colleges and Universities Pause to Commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.

Throughout this weekend and into the federal Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday on Monday, institutions of higher learning across the country will be celebrating the life and legacy of King, the noted civil rights leader.

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What’s Next For the Modern Language Association?

The Modern Language Association (MLA), founded in 1883, hosts one of the preeminent conferences for scholars of language and literature. Long known for its rigorous scholarship, overwhelming number of sessions and aura of anxiety from harried graduate students rushing to and from job interviews, the convention has undergone changes in recent years to be less stressful, more professional development-oriented and more inclusive.

Wake Forest Supporting First-Generation Students Via Magnolia Scholars Program

With the rise in tuition costs, Wake Forest University looked to develop an opportunity for all students to be able to attend the institution without the financial burden. The establishment of the Magnolia Scholars program created an opportunity for first-generation students to receive financial aid, mentorship and college transition assistance.

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Report Details Liberal Arts Education ROI

A new report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) examines how the degrees that liberal arts colleges confer have substantial returns on investment (ROI) in the long-term.

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