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.HBCUsGovernor Larry Hogan Offers $200M to Settle 13-Year-Old HBCU LawsuitMaryland Governor Larry Hogan has offered $200 million to resolve a 13-year-old lawsuit regarding underfunding of the state’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The proposed $200 million settlement was an increase from the governor’s offer a year ago. However, the Coalition for Equity and Excellence in Maryland Higher Education is seeking $577 million. In […]September 30, 2019Faculty & StaffWSU Receives $100,000 to Launch Diversity InitiativeThe Higher Education Innovation Fund (HEIF) has donated $100,000 to Worcester State University (WSU) to help launch an initiative to increase diversity on campus. WSU is one of six institutions to receive funding from HEIF after submitting a grant proposal earlier this year. The university will use the money to build an Equity and Engagement […]September 27, 2019StudentsEducation Trust Addresses Black Student Debt Crisis at D.C. BriefingThere is a debt crisis among African-American students on college and university campuses. According to the college access nonprofit organization The Education Trust, Black borrowers have a 50-50 chance of defaulting on a federal loan within 12 years of entering college. Black borrowers are also over 150 percent more likely to default on a federal loan than their White peers.September 26, 2019African-AmericanFUTURE Act Halted in Senate, Higher Education Organizations and Leaders DismayedU.S. Senator Lamar Alexander is standing in the way of the passage of Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education (FUTURE) Act. Alexander’s decision to stall the legislation means that $255 million of funding for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) and other minority-serving institutions (MSIs) will expire Sep. […]September 26, 2019StudentsCommon App Receives Two Grants to Help Underrepresented Students Attend CollegeCommon Application, a nonprofit higher education application organization, announced that they received two grants to help provide support for underrepresented students looking to attend college. The Kresge Foundation awarded the Common App $350,000 and the Michelson 20mm Foundation granted the organization $25,000. Three initiatives aimed to help students through the college process including applications, scholarships […]September 25, 2019News RoundupUNCC to Host Public Education National ConferenceThe Urban Education Collaborative at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC) will host the Pursuing Extraordinary Outcomes in Public Education national conference on Oct. 28. The convening will focus on student academic achievement within urban schools. It is open to P-12 educators, postsecondary educators, undergraduate students, graduate students, parents and community members. The theme […]September 25, 2019News RoundupWalmart to Provide Educational Opportunities in Health-Related FieldsWalmart announced their plans to expand upon their implemented education program, Live Better U. In addition to the other offered degrees in business, leadership, management and technology, employees will now have the opportunity to pursue health-related fields. There will be seven health-related bachelor’s degrees as well as two career diplomas to choose from, according to […]September 24, 2019InternationalEnglish-Learning Program at UVA Helps International Students, Faculty Gain ConfidenceThe VISAS program is open to undergraduate students, graduate students, researchers, scholars, faculty, staff, employees and family members of the University of Virginia community who want to practice their language literacy or adjust to teaching in the United States through demonstrations, discussions and during office hours.September 24, 2019Faculty & StaffWilberforce University Receives $1.2M Anonymous DonationAn anonymous donor gifted $1.2 million to Wilberforce University in order to launch a matching donation initiative. The campaign, #WilberforceUnite, has a goal of reviving the school’s fundraising efforts, according to the university. With the funding, Wilberforce will look to improve its student aid, facility and academic programs as well as support faculty and staff […]September 24, 2019StudentsReport: Underrepresented High School Students Engage More With Institutions Through Social MediaSocial media is transforming the college admissions and recruitment process, especially for underrepresented students. According to a new EAB report, nearly 30 percent of students have used a school’s social media site as a gateway to that school’s website and more than 85 percent believe that every institution should have a social media presence.September 23, 2019Previous PagePage 54 of 69Next Page
