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.Latest NewsMacArthur Fellow Lisa Daugaard a Restorative Justice AdvocateCriminal justice reformer Lisa Daugaard, the executive director of the Public Defender Association (PDA), is a 2019 MacArthur “genius” Fellowship recipient. However, her path to becoming a crusading advocate for restorative justice committed to dismantling the prison-industrial complex had some twists and turns.November 13, 2019StudentsHispanic Scholarship Fund to Launch College Prep WorkshopsBeginning Nov. 13, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) will launch a series of informational workshops to help better prepare middle and high school students and their families for college. College 101 is a free bilingual two-hour program that covers the college scholarship application process and financial aid opportunities. The workshops will be held during the […]November 13, 2019Latest NewsDeVos Headlines CED ConferenceDuring her keynote address at the Committee for Economic Development of the Conference Board’s (CED) Fall Policy Conference Nov. 13, United States Secretary of Education Betsy Devos said that “America’s antiquated approach to education fails too many students.”November 13, 2019Native AmericansUniversity of Wyoming Works with Partners to Establish Arapaho Language SchoolThrough a partnership with the University of Wyoming (UW) and the Northern Arapaho Tribe, an immersion dual language school will be established for K-16 students to help save the Arapaho language from extinction.November 12, 2019News RoundupSan Diego State University Suspends All Fraternities Amid Student DeathAfter the death of San Diego State University (SDSU) freshman Dylan Hernandez last week, the school suspended all Interfraternity Council-affiliated organizations, according to USA Today. Hernandez allegedly attended a fraternity event, where he later was taken to the hospital. However, the police are still investigating the cause behind his death. Prior to this incident, six […]November 12, 2019Recruitment & RetentionBrown Launches Initiative to Increase Military Veteran EnrollmentBrown University announced a new initiative to increase United States military veteran enrollment over the next three to five years. Currently, there are 21 student veterans enrolled in Brown’s undergraduate program. As part of the plan, Brown will consider all prospective student veterans on a need-blind basis, increase financial aid offerings, make standardized test scores […]November 12, 2019HBCUsBaltimore County Delegate Working With Other Lawmakers to Settle State HBCU LawsuitMaryland Delegate Charles E. Sydnor III announced plans to work with other lawmakers in order to settle a dispute between the state of Maryland’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and its predominately White institutions. Legislation is currently being considered to resolve the ongoing lawsuit. Sydnor and other lawmakers are proposing a settlement of at […]November 11, 2019HomeTribal Colleges and Universities Provide Support, Affordable Degrees to Native StudentsAttending tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) positively impacts outcomes for many Native American students. Based on the survey report, “Alumni of Tribal Colleges and Universities Better Their Communities,” Native American students who attend TCUs benefit significantly more from their college experience compared to peers who attend non-TCUs.November 11, 2019HBCUsVirginia Union University Focuses on Increasing Latinx EnrollmentIn partnership with the Virginia Hispanic Chamber (VHC), Virginia Union University (VUU) is looking to increase its enrollment of Latinx students. The historically Black university (HBCU) will launch the Latin Studies program, which will open for enrollment beginning next fall. The program is part of a five year relationship to promote diversity on campus and […]November 11, 2019Latest NewsWest Virginia County to Offer Simultaneous High School and Associate Degree ProgramHigh school students in a West Virginia county can now choose to start their college education a little earlier.In a partnership between BridgeValley Community and Technical College and Kanawha County School District, students would be given the opportunity to earn both a high school degree and associate degree simultaneously.November 11, 2019Previous PagePage 46 of 69Next Page
