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DOE Official: College Rating System Developed To Be Refined Black Diversity in Higher Ed? We are Not There Yet Disability Studies Expert Seeks Better Understanding Through Communication Study: College Affordability Metrics Don’t Match HBCUs’ Mission

September 11, 2014

Leadership & Policy

University of Illinois Trustees Vote Against Hiring Controversial Professor

University of Illinois trustees on Thursday voted not to hire a professor whose anti-Israel Twitter messages were deemed anti-Semitic by some, raising the likelihood of a lawsuit and further campus protests.

September 11, 2014

Leadership & Policy

Regents Rescind President’s Bonus at His Request

University of Alaska regents have rescinded a proposed bonus to UA President Pat Gamble at his request.

September 9, 2014

Leadership & Policy

Vendor in Dispute With Alabama State University Over Catering

The head of a food services company said officials at Alabama State University threatened to cancel the company’s contract after it wouldn’t commit to providing thousands of dollars in free catering for the new president’s inaugural.

September 4, 2014

Students

Sweet Briar Student Apologizes for Racial Labels

A Sweet Briar College student has apologized for placing racial labels in a dormitory, saying she did not intend to hurt anyone.

September 3, 2014

Faculty & Staff

Purdue Still Wants Ex-Chancellor Report Kept Secret

Purdue University is continuing efforts to keep secret a report about the ouster of the Fort Wayne campus chancellor, even though federal and state judges have ruled it isn’t protected by attorney-client privilege.

September 3, 2014

Faculty & Staff

Shaw University Extends Contract of Acting President

Shaw University has extended the contract of Acting President Dr. Gaddis J. Faulcon for one year, the university announced Thursday.

August 28, 2014

Leadership & Policy

Online Petition Protests University of Alaska President’s Bonus

More than 400 people have signed an online petition protesting a possible $320,000 bonus for University of Alaska President Pat Gamble.

August 25, 2014

Leadership & Policy

Southern University Board Votes Not to Extend President Mason’s Contract

The Southern University Board of Supervisors voted 9-4 Saturday against extending President Ron Mason’s contract for a year.

August 24, 2014

Students

Grambling Reshuffles From Within

Grambling State University is looking to hire from within for positions that became vacant after Cynthia Warrick took over as president July 1.

August 24, 2014

Faculty & Staff

Navy Admiral McRaven Confirmed as University of Texas Chancellor

The head of U.S. Special Operations Command will make $1.2 million annually.

August 21, 2014

Faculty & Staff

Southern University’s Mason Outlines His Contract Extension Requirements

Southern University System President Ronald Mason Jr. won’t seek or accept an extension of his contract when it expires next year, unless certain terms he has outlined are met.

August 21, 2014