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Students

The Racial Divide: Time for that Long Overdue Discussion

As Americans, we now must redouble our efforts to have an open and honest conversation about race relations.

July 13, 2016

Leadership & Policy

University of Akron Announces Interim President

AKRON, Ohio ― The University of Akron has announced its interim president. The university’s Board of Trustees on Monday named School of Law Dean Matthew Wilson as interim president. In a statement, the university says Wilson has increased enrollment and employment rates at the School of Law. Wilson says he’s humbled by the appointment. He […]

July 12, 2016

Students

GVSU Committed to Advancing Success of Latino Students

In August, about 80 Latino students and their families will be welcomed at Grand Valley State University for the third annual Laker Familia, an orientation specific to Latino/a students.

July 11, 2016

Leadership & Policy

University of Tennessee Settles Title IX Lawsuit for $2.48M

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ― The University of Tennessee is paying $2.48 million to settle a lawsuit filed by eight unidentified women who said the school had violated Title IX regulations and created a “hostile sexual environment” through a policy of indifference toward assaults by athletes. Lawyers for the school and the plaintiffs issued a joint press […]

July 6, 2016

Faculty & Staff

Bismarck State College President: Budget Cuts Forcing Retirements

BISMARCK, N.D. ― The president of Bismarck State College says 15 employees are retiring by the end of this year and most of them have been driven out by statewide budget cuts. President Larry Skogen tells the Bismarck Tribune that he expects more retirements from teachers and staff to be announced as the school grapples […]

July 5, 2016

Leadership & Policy

UMass Chief Marty Meehan Giving $4M Campaign Fund to Education Foundation

BOSTON ― Former U.S. Rep. Marty Meehan is closing his congressional campaign committee and donating its remaining $4 million to an educational foundation. Meehan, who is now president of the University of Massachusetts system, started the committee when he first ran for Congress and was elected in 1992. He represented Massachusetts as a Democrat until […]

June 30, 2016

Leadership & Policy

Willie D. Larkin Resigns After 1 Year as Grambling State University President

Grambling State University lost its third president in less than two years Thursday when Dr. Willie D. Larkin resigned the post amid widespread reports that he was facing being fired by the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors.

June 23, 2016

Students

Supreme Court Rejects Fisher, Upholds Use of Race in College Admissions

The U.S. Supreme Court handed the University of Texas at Austin a major victory in support of its right to consider race and ethnicity as a component of its admissions policy.

June 23, 2016

Students

U of Missouri Dismissive of Grad Student Unionization Effort

COLUMBIA, Mo. ― The University of Missouri asserts in a court filing that graduate students have no rights to collective bargaining. And if they do have that right, they are doing it wrong, attorney Michael Kaemmerer wrote in a brief filed last week in Boone County Circuit Court, the Columbia Daily Tribune reported. The filing […]

June 21, 2016

Students

Chancellor Jimmy Cheek Resigning at University of Tennessee in Knoxville

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ― Jimmy Cheek, the chancellor of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, is resigning to rejoin the faculty. In a Tuesday announcement, the university praised Cheek for increased diversity at the school, record fundraising and $1 billion in new construction and renovation. Cheek has also faced numerous challenges during his tenure. They include […]

June 21, 2016

Leadership & Policy

American Public University System Names New President

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. ― Karan Powell has been named president of American Public University System. Powell is the University System’s executive vice president and provost. She replaces Wallace Boston, who will remain CEO of parent company American Public Education Inc. The University System says in a news release that Powell’s appointment is effective July 1. […]

June 17, 2016

Leadership & Policy

Paul Quinn Addresses Issues in Black Community With New Institute

In an effort to address a litany of economic, educational, public policy and leadership development issues, Paul Quinn College recently announced the creation of the African American Leadership Institute.

June 14, 2016