Tag: Diversity: Page 86

Students

Woo Ushering in New Era at Sweet Briar College

Sweet Briar College prepares to begin a new chapter in its 116-year history with the arrival of its 12th president, Dr. Meredith Woo.

May 8, 2017

African-American

Congressional Black Caucus Not Buying Trump’s ‘Unwavering Support’ of HBCUs

Two leading Democratic Black lawmakers on Monday slammed President Donald J. Trump’s attempt to walk back his previous comments questioning the constitutionality of a program that helps support HBCUs.

May 8, 2017

Students

Cedarville University Could be 1st in Ohio to Allow Concealed Weapons

CEDARVILLE, Ohio — A small Ohio school could become the first college in the state to allow concealed weapons on campus. The proposal at Cedarville University would allow faculty and staff with permits to carry concealed weapons. The Dayton Daily News reports university trustees will announce a decision this coming week. A new Ohio law […]

May 8, 2017

Students

Noose Found Hanging at Kansas State University Campus

MANHATTAN, Kan. — State police are investigating the hanging of a noose at Kansas State University – another apparent racist attack on campus. The Manhattan Mercury reports the university’s Office of Institutional Equity was notified Friday that the noose was hanging from a tree near King Hall on the Manhattan campus. The department fosters inclusiveness […]

May 8, 2017

News Roundup

Christie Signs Bill Inspired by ‘Snooki’ to Cap Speaker Fees

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Monday signed legislation inspired by former “Jersey Shore” star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi that limits how much state universities can pay speakers. The new law puts a $10,000 cap on the amount of state money that can be spent on speakers, but the Republican governor said it […]

May 8, 2017

Faculty & Staff

University Law school Dean Settles with School, Drops Suit

CINCINNATI — The dean of the University of Cincinnati’s law school has resigned as dean in a settlement with the university worth $600,000 and agreed to drop her lawsuit that alleged UC violated her contract and her constitutional rights. The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Jennifer Bard was granted two years of academic leave at her full […]

May 8, 2017

Students

Diverse Conversations: How Can We Increase Minority Graduation Rates?

Neglecting retention strategies means that fewer students ultimately graduate from college and that shortcoming disproportionately affects minority students.

May 7, 2017

African-American

Guillermo: HBCU Funding Latest Target of White House Threats to Diversity

Just look at what President Trump is doing to HBCUs, and maybe all programs based on race, ethnicity, or gender.

May 7, 2017

Sports

Saban’s Contract Extension Raises Player Compensation Questions

The news that University of Alabama football coach will now be paid about $11.125M a year rekindled conversation about whether college athletes should get paid.

May 7, 2017

Faculty & Staff

Rising Star Working to Help Others Hit Career High Note

As an assistant professor who arrived at Michigan in 2015, Dr. Tiffany Ng has carved out a reputation as a master teacher of carillon and an international performer of the carillon.

May 7, 2017

Students

Indiana School Faces Backlash over Trump ‘Resistance’ Class

INDIANAPOLIS — A private college in Vice President Mike Pence’s home state of Indiana is facing backlash after offering a “Trumpism & U.S. Democracy” course that described the president in class materials as a purveyor of “sexism, white supremacy, xenophobia, nationalism, nativism and imperialism.” Now officials at Butler University in Indianapolis are doing damage control […]

May 7, 2017

Students

Top Court Upholds Death Sentence for Rape that Shocked India

NEW DELHI — India’s top court on Friday upheld the death sentences of four men who were convicted in the fatal gang-rape and torture of a 23-year-old medical student on a moving bus in the Indian capital nearly five years ago. The court held that the nature of the crime, which triggered massive protests across […]

May 7, 2017