Sarah WoodSarah Wood is a staff writer at Diverse: Issues In Higher Education. She previously was a summer reporting intern at Diverse. A recent graduate of Elon University, Sarah earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and international studies.WomenNew Research Studies Challenges Facing Women Working in STEMWomen remain concerned with underrepresentation and gender bias within science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related fields, according to new research.March 10, 2020WomenGender Inequity Persists in Research Authorship, Report FindsDespite an increase in the number of women in research, gender disparity still remains, according to Elsevier’s new research. The report, “The Researcher Journey Through a Gender Lens,” analyzed research participation and career progression across the European Union and 15 countries including Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Australia and Japan.March 5, 2020StudentsResearch on STEM Graduation and Enrollment Rates to be Discussed at Clemson SummitClemson University’s Charles H. Houston Center for the Study of the Black Experience in Education recently published an infographic highlighting graduation and enrollment rates among underrepresented males in science, technology, engineering and mathematic (STEM) fields.March 3, 2020News RoundupNa’ilah Suad Nasir Voted President-Elect of the American Educational Research AssociationDr. Na’ilah Suad Nasir was voted president-elect of the American Educational Research Association (AERA). She will assume her new role at the end of the 2021 AERA Annual Meeting. Currently, Nasir is the president of the Spencer Foundation. During the course of her career, she has also worked as the Birgeneau Chair in Educational Disparities […]March 1, 2020StudentsCIEE and Boston Latin School Announce Study Abroad Scholarships for High School StudentsThe Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) and Boston Latin School (BLS) recently announced the creation of the Robert and Joanne Fallon Global Scholarship. Through this scholarship program, the full cost of one of CIEE Global Navigator Summer High School programs will be covered for three students. For this upcoming summer, students can choose between various programs in Japan, South Korea or Thailand where topics range from language, culture, pop culture and environmental justice.March 1, 2020News RoundupGovt. Orders Sweeping Changes at USC After its Failure to Investigate Sexual Abuse CasesThe U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) plans to order sweeping changes to the University of Southern California’s (USC) Title IX practices after the school “failed to protect students” from sexual abuse by former employee Dr. George Tyndall, according to a resolution agreement released Thursday. On May 24, 2018, OCR began an […]February 28, 2020HomeHigher Learning Advocates Policy Brief Suggests Measures to Improve Part-Time Student SuccessThe brief, “Policies Impacting Today’s Part-Time Students: Boosting College Access and Completion for All,” provided recommendations to institutions in order to improve the success rate for part-time students.February 26, 2020Latest NewsU of Central Florida Provides Mentorship for Male MinoritiesSince its establishment in 2008, “B2B” has provided academic and on-campus support to male students of color through workshops and events at the University of Central Florida.February 12, 2020Community CollegesCommunity College Leaders Prepare to Lobby on Capitol HillOn Tuesday, day three of the Community College National Legislative Summit, Diane Auer Jones, the U.S. Department of Education’s principal deputy under secretary, highlighted the government’s upcoming priorities for community colleges.February 11, 2020HBCUsCommunity College National Legislative Summit Tackles Policy PrioritiesCommunity college presidents and trustees on Monday gathered at the Community College National Legislative Summit to discuss current issues affecting higher education, including the need for increased funding and more student advocacy.February 10, 2020Previous PagePage 35 of 69Next Page
