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.HBCUsCharles Barkley Donates $1M to Miles CollegeNational Basketball Association (NBA) Hall of Famer Charles Barkley recently donated $1 million to Miles College in Alabama. Barkley has donated to three other historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) including Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University and Alabama A&M University, according to CNN. Barkley’s gift was the largest donation in the school’s history and was […]January 13, 2020Campus ClimateSyracuse University Establishes Committee to Address Campus Climate IssuesIn response to a number of racist and bias-related incidents on Syracuse University’s campus, the university announced the establishment of the Board of Trustees Special Committee on University Climate, Diversity and Inclusion.January 13, 2020Latest NewsHouston Program Aims to Help Boys of Color Attain Higher EducationThe Houston Independent School District’s Miles Ahead Scholars Program aims to increase the number of Black males pursuing higher education through support and mentorship.January 12, 2020STEMEastern Michigan University’s Program Digital Divas to Expand Through $500,000 GrantGameAbove and Mr. October Foundation recently partnered to expand the Eastern Michigan University program Digital Divas by offering $500,000 in funding. Digital Divas aims to encourage more females to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) degrees. Previously, the program only offered a yearly conference. However, with the new funding, it will now include summer […]January 12, 2020News RoundupCUNY Receives $100,000 to Offer Courses to Local EntrepreneursThe City University of New York (CUNY) was awarded a $100,000 grant from the Verizon Foundation to create a mentorship programs for small businesses within the city. Entrepreneurs have the opportunity to take introductory courses at CUNY colleges across the five boroughs which will introduce the concepts of using 5G technologies and artificial intelligence within […]January 12, 2020StudentsUVA School of Nursing Receives $20M to Fund Scholarships and Increase Program DiversityThe University of Virginia School of Nursing received $20 million to fund scholarships and increase the program diversity, according to university officials. This is one of many donations given by Bill and Joanne Conway, whose previous grants totaled $15 million. Scholarships will be funded for 10-12 years with a goal of ensuring that nursing students […]January 12, 2020News RoundupRutgers University at Camden’s Chancellor Named Chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Board of DirectorsRutgers University at Camden’s Chancellor Phoebe A. Haddon was named chair of the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. As chancellor, Haddon has advocated for more affordable college access for working class families in New Jersey through the Bridging the Gap program. She has received a number of accolades including the […]January 12, 2020StudentsAmerican Association of State Colleges and Universities Receives $2.5M GrantThe Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation awarded the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) a $2.5 million grant in order to increase student success. AASCU has around 400 public colleges and university members and is one of 12 organizations to receive the foundation’s Intermediaries for Scale grant. Through the grant, AASCU aims to […]January 9, 2020StudentsAPLU Receives $2.5M Grant to Aid Student SuccessThe Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) received a $2.5 million grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to help break down higher education barriers for students. Under the foundation’s Intermediaries for Scale two-year grant, only 12 organizations were awarded the funding out of 200 applicants. APLU will launch the Powered by Publics: […]January 9, 2020Faculty & StaffNew Chair of Theater at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee Aims to Increase Opportunities for Women in the IndustryPatsy Collins Bandes was named chair of theater at Boston Conservatory at Berklee. She now has plans to make diversity a central part of her work.January 8, 2020Previous PagePage 39 of 69Next Page
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