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.News RoundupVSU President’s Contract Extended Until 2024Virginia State University (VSU) President Dr. Makola M. Abdullah’s contract was extended until June 30, 2024 after a recent Board of Visitors vote. His original contract was set to expire June 2021. Under Abdullah’s leadership, VSU received the school’s first Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation for the Summerseat project, several academic buildings have undergone renovations, […]November 19, 2019Latest NewsStudy Analyzes Young Americans Views on the Value of Higher EducationDespite strong beliefs in the importance of higher education, almost half of young Americans say a high school diploma can provide adequate preparation for today’s economy, according to a report carried out by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.November 18, 2019News RoundupFormer Diversity Head Receives $145,000 in Payment from UIDr. TaJuan Wilson, the former head of diversity, equity and inclusion at the University of Iowa (UI), has been paid almost $145,000 in salary, moving expenses, technology and “fringe benefits” costs while he looks for another job and works off campus for a “special assignment,” The Gazette reported. The university has not disclosed the location of […]November 18, 2019Faculty & StaffUAB Awarded Over $6M in Research FundingThis year, the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) faculty, staff and administration were given a total of $602,024,372 in research grants and awards. This is an increase of $75 million or 14.2% in funding over the course of one year. Since 2014-2015, there has been a 34% increase, according to UAB. Over 1,200 UAB […]November 18, 2019InternationalNew Research Analyzes Growth of International ExchangeNew research by The Institute of International Education (IIE) and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational Affairs indicates that the number of international students in the United States continues to rise.November 17, 2019News RoundupHoward University to Receive Capitol Hill Office Items from the Late U.S. Representative Elijah CummingsU.S. Representative Elijah E. Cummings’ alma mater Howard University will receive items from his Capitol Hill office including photographs, letters and other documents, according to the Associated Press. Prior to his death last month, Cummings was involved in the impeachment inquiry of President Donald J. Trump. Therefore, before the items are donated, they must be […]November 17, 2019Faculty & StaffCUNY to Increase Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with $500,000 GrantUsing a $500,000 donation from New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, the City University of New York (CUNY) will create a diversity, equity and inclusion incubator. CUNY staff and faculty will be trained to develop skills in bias recognition and mediation, cross-cultural communication skills as well as promote dialogue between diverse groups on campus, […]November 15, 2019News RoundupFour Institutions to Each Receive $260M DonationMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the University of Southern California (USC), Duke University and the Cleveland Clinic are each set to receive more than $260 million in donations. The money will come from a portion of the recent sale of the global technology and manufacturing company Lord Corporation. Thomas Lord, who led the company until […]November 14, 2019Latest NewsCSU to Offer Online Bachelor’s Degrees to AFL-CIO MembersCentral State University (CSU) will now offer online bachelor’s degrees to members of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO’s) affiliated unions. This is an expansion on a previous program which allowed union members and their families to pursue free online associate degrees through a partnership with Eastern Gateway Community College. […]November 14, 2019News RoundupLumina Foundation Donates $500,000 to Fill Educational Attainment GapsThe Lumina Foundation granted the state of Virginia $500,000 to increase educational attainment for students of color. This grant, alongside other ones gifted to Colorado, Oregon and Tennessee are part of Lumina’s Talent, Innovation and Equity Partnership (TIE). Lumina expects to award grants to a total of six states. TIE’s goal is to have 60 […]November 14, 2019Previous PagePage 45 of 69Next Page
