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.StudentsEconomy, Affordability to Blame in Decreased Community College EnrollmentNew research from the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) found that postsecondary institutions are struggling to recruit students.September 16, 2019HBCUsMorris Brown College Receives $500,000 Grant From Park ServiceThe National Park Service has granted $500,000 to Morris Brown College, a historically Black college located in Atlanta. The grant is part of a $12 million initiative by the Park Service to fund projects across 17 states to preserve and convey stories focused on the Black struggle for equality. Morris Brown will use the money […]September 16, 2019StudentsCSU Students Outraged After Lack of University Response Following Racist Social Media PostColorado State University (CSU) students seek reform on campus after the school’s lack of response to a racist photo on social media. Four CSU students posted an Instagram story in blackface and referenced the Marvel movie Black Panther with the caption “Wakanda forevaa,” 9News reported. Though CSU condemned the post, the school claimed the incident […]September 16, 2019News RoundupFelicity Huffman Sentenced to Prison for Role in Admissions ScandalActress Felicity Huffman, who pleaded guilty for her role in the college admissions scandal, was sentenced to 14 days in prison on Friday. Huffman is required to report to prison by Oct. 25. The former Desperate Housewives star will also have to pay a fine of $30,000 and complete 250 hours of community service. In 2017, Huffman […]September 13, 2019News RoundupDonation to Fund FAMU Oceanic ResearchFlorida Agriculture and Mechanical University (FAMU) will use a recent National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) $3.36 million donation to continue research on ocean and coastal community sustainability. The donation is the fourth instillation of a five-year award. It will fund FAMU’s Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems’ (CCME) research which focuses on the Apalachicola […]September 13, 2019Latest NewsAchieving the Dream Convene Stakeholders to Discuss Student Parent ReportAchieving the Dream, an education based non-profit, hosted a briefing on Capitol Hill alongside their national partners to discuss the newly-released report of the Government Accountability Office which focuses on student parents.September 12, 2019StudentsUA at Little Rock Center for Arkansas History Receives $2.25 to Preserve Legacy of Governor RockefellerThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock Center for Arkansas History has received a $2.25 million donation from the Winthrop Rockefeller Charitable Trust to help preserve the legacy of Governor Winthrop Rockefeller. As a way to honor Rockefeller and his contributions to the state of Arkansas, the Rockefeller Collection was created in 1980. It is […]September 12, 2019Latest NewsAmericans Want Change in Higher Education Systems, Report FindsTwo-thirds of Americans desire change within the higher education system, a recent New America sponsored survey found.Varying Degrees 2019: New America’s Third Annual Survey on Higher Education addressed American’s opinions on the state of higher education and its contributions to economic mobility.September 11, 2019HBCUs2020 Presidential Candidates to Attend, Speak at Criminal Justice ForumThe Second Step Presidential Justice Forum will be hosted by the 20/20 Bipartisan Justice Center Oct. 25-27 on the campus of Benedict College, a historically Black college in Columbia, South Carolina. Previously, the forum, which is focused on criminal justice reform, was held on nearby Allen University’s campus. The forum is open to all 2020 […]September 11, 2019News RoundupSREB Establishes Dual Enrollment Initiative to Address Inequity, Affordability ConcernsUnder the Southern Regional Education Board’s (SREB) new initiative, a panel of universities, agencies and legislatures will discuss student inequity and financial concerns within dual enrollment programs. The initiative will address college affordability, provide quality educational experiences for students from all backgrounds and help states meet their educational attainment and workforce goals. Last week, at […]September 11, 2019Previous PagePage 56 of 69Next Page
