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African-American

‘Apprentice’ Winner Randal Pinkett Sees Diversity Disaster Under Trump

Based on his divisive campaign rhetoric and his cabinet appointments, the forthcoming administration of Donald Trump could potentially spell “disaster to diversity in higher education.”

November 20, 2016

Students

Wake Forest University Naming Dorm for Poet Maya Angelou

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Wake Forest University is naming a new residence hall in honor of famous former faculty member Maya Angelou. The private university in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, said Friday the five-story building now under construction will house more than 200 first-year students when it opens in January 2017. University President Nathan Hatch says Angelou […]

November 20, 2016

Leadership & Policy

Eduardo Padrón to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

Dr. Eduardo Padrón reached another milestone in his celebrated career in higher education when it was announced Wednesday that he will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.

November 16, 2016

Students

Oklahoma Student in Penn Racist Chat ‘No Longer Enrolled’

NORMAN, Okla. — University of Oklahoma President David Boren says a student involved in a racist incident at the University of Pennsylvania “is no longer enrolled” at OU. Boren said in a statement Tuesday that the university has “zero tolerance” for those who take part in racism. Boren said OU will maintain a strong sense […]

November 15, 2016

Students

Students, Faculty Ask UVa President not to Quote Jefferson

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. —The University of Virginia president defended her use of Thomas Jefferson quotations after a group of students and professors criticized her, saying Jefferson shouldn’t be used as a “moral compass” because he was a slave owner. School president Teresa Sullivan quoted Jefferson in statements made to the campus community before and after Donald […]

November 15, 2016

Students

The 2016 Presidential Election — Postscript

For some people, November 8, 2016 is one of the greatest days in American history. Others may very well see it as a day that will live in political infamy.

November 14, 2016

African-American

PBS Newscaster Gwen Ifill Dies

Veteran journalist and newscaster Gwen Ifill has died of cancer at age 61.

November 14, 2016

Students

Diverse Conversations: Colleges’ Post-election Diversity Responsibilities

The nation’s youngest adults are not all enlightened when it comes to diversity and equality.

November 14, 2016

African-American

Guillermo: Diversity Vote not Enough as Trump Triumphs

Republicans vowed 2016 would be different, at least when it comes to diversity.

November 9, 2016

African-American

Speak Up, Lift Up, Fall Back: What We Need from Social Justice Allies

Given the current climate, there is a need for people to speak up and speak out against acts of violence and hate rhetoric.

November 8, 2016

Students

Virginia Tech President Wants to Double Minority Enrollments

BLACKSBURG, Va. ― Virginia Tech President Timothy Sands is calling on the university to double its enrollment of underrepresented minority groups over the next six years. The Roanoke Times reports that currently, about 12 percent of Tech’s students are Black, Hispanic or of Pacific Islander descent. Sands said during a board of visitors meeting Monday […]

November 8, 2016

Students

University of Wisconsin Student Leaders Condemn Response to Noose Costume

MADISON, Wis. ― University of Wisconsin-Madison student leaders are condemning the response to a man who wore an offensive costume to a football game. The man wore what appeared to be a President Barack Obama mask with a noose around its neck to the Oct. 29 game against Nebraska. Security officers asked him to remove […]

November 7, 2016