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Faculty & Staff

DOROTHY BROWNE

DOROTHY BROWNE has been named dean of the School of Public Health at Jackson State University. She was an adjunct professor of maternal and child welfare at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Browne earned a bachelor’s from Bennett College, a master’s from the University of Pittsburgh, and a master’s and a doctorate from Harvard University.

October 8, 2015

Faculty & Staff

California Professor Cancels Religious Freedom Speech at BYU

A California professor who was set to speak at Brigham Young University canceled after learning how the school treats Mormon students who lose their faith.

October 7, 2015

Students

In Case You Missed It…

Education Secretary Bluntly Addresses Racial Disparities Dr. Sybil Mobley, Founder of FAMU School of Business, Dies Tough Road Ahead for HBCU Initiative Boss Toldson An Asian American Coming of Age Tale: Campus Racism

October 1, 2015

Latinx

Suicide Heavily Impacts LGBTQ, Native American Youth

When it comes to suicide prevention, awareness and support can’t be limited to just one month.

September 28, 2015

Students

Governor Looks to Lure Top Researchers to Texas Campuses

Gov. Greg Abbott is emphasizing the importance of research in luring academic stars to Texas and elevating the state’s universities as well as its economy, according to a newspaper report.

September 27, 2015

Latinx

$5.3M in Grants Issued to Combat Native American Education ‘Crisis’

The Departments of the Interior and Education announced that $5.3 million in grants will go to Native American tribal organizations to help improve college readiness among tribal youth.

September 24, 2015

Students

State Program Helps Students Reach Higher Education

Today’s economy and job market are making a college degree or trade school education almost mandatory, and one group is helping students reach their goal of a higher education.

September 20, 2015

International

In Case You Missed It…

Educators Say There’s Much Work Ahead on Hazing Issue U.S. News & World Report Sells Magazines, Higher Ed Goes into Despair Scholars Want HBCU Jazz Programs to Remain on Center Stage Report: Underfunded Tribal Colleges Also Undervalued

September 17, 2015

Sports

Rutgers Football Coach Suspended for Contact Over Player’s Academic Status

Rutgers University has suspended football coach Kyle Flood for three games and fined him $50,000 for contacting a faculty member over a player’s grade.

September 16, 2015

Students

Tennessee Promise Scholarship Boosts Community College Enrollment

Tennessee community college enrollment has increased with the state Promise Scholarship availability. Many of the state’s 13 community colleges report increased student enrollment since the beginning of the academic year.

September 14, 2015

Latinx

U.S. News & World Report Sells Magazines, Higher Ed Goes into Despair

Not No.1 or No. 2? Forget About the Rankings Nonsense

September 13, 2015

Students

Obama Promotes Online Research Tool with College-Specific Data

President Barack Obama on Saturday debuted a redesigned online tool with college-specific information about student costs, loans and potential earning power.

September 13, 2015