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Students

Diverse Docket: Professor’s Bias Suit Against John Jay College Rejected

A federal judge has rejected a race discrimination and retaliation suit by an African-American assistant professor of economics who failed to win tenure and promotion at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

July 27, 2016

African-American

Miami Mayor Tomás Pedro Regalado Touts Success of ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ in his City

The mayor of Miami said that President Obama’s “My Brother’s Keeper” (MBK) Initiative has yielded positive results for Black and Hispanic men in his city.

July 21, 2016

Sports

For the Black Athlete, Diversity and Inclusion Still the Elephant in Room

In college sports, we are missing many of the key elements associated with the concept of diversity.

July 20, 2016

Students

Why Small Liberal Arts Colleges Should Embrace Diversity

Smaller, largely historically White colleges got a wake-up call when they found their easygoing, liberal-minded students lined up chanting “Black Lives Matter” and vehemently demanding inclusion and justice for all.

July 20, 2016

African-American

Scholar Warns Police Body Cams may be Used to Show Underrepresented in Worst Light

Access to footage from police body-worn cameras is among contentious issues that touch on matters of community trust, transparency and privacy.

July 18, 2016

Leadership & Policy

LSU, Southern University Seek to Offer Stability Amid Tragedy in Baton Rouge

Higher education’s role in helping college campuses and their communities find answers and solutions to the string of tragic confrontations between police and civilians grew in significance this past weekend as deadly violence struck again in Baton Rouge.

July 17, 2016

Students

Portland State University Views Diversity Efforts Through Eyes of Marginalized

Portland State’s Equity Lens panels and Diversity Action Council regularly assess the university’s four-year strategic plan.

July 17, 2016

African-American

University of Connecticut Revokes Cosby’s Honorary Degree

STORRS, Conn. ― The University of Connecticut on Wednesday revoked an honorary degree awarded to Bill Cosby, saying he engaged in conduct “incongruent” with the university’s values. Trustees voted unanimously to rescind the Doctor of Fine Arts given to Cosby in 1996. Officials said it was the first time UConn has revoked an honorary degree. […]

June 29, 2016

Students

Team Chosen to Review University of Missouri After Turmoil

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. ― A former system president and a wealthy university donor will help review the University of Missouri following last year’s turmoil. GOP House Speaker Todd Richardson named former system president Gary Forsee and Jeanne Sinquefield to an eight-member review commission Wednesday. Sinquefield and her husband, conservative donor Rex Sinquefield, have given millions […]

June 29, 2016

African-American

Education Department Providing Second Chance to Prisoners

The U.S. Department of Education announced a new development in its efforts to combat recidivism and reform the criminal justice system.

June 23, 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

Scholars: Fisher Decision Gives Colleges ‘Breathing Room’ to Consider Race in Admissions

A number of scholars say the Supreme Court’s decision signals that the “race-neutral” alternatives that Fisher argued should be used in college admissions would be an ineffective way to achieve diversity and that race still is necessary to accomplish this end.

June 23, 2016