Arrman KyawNews RoundupBellarmine University Business School Partners With Business Incubator to Support Women of Color EntrepreneursBellarmine University’s Rubel School of Business is partnering with a Louisville business incubator to support women of color entrepreneurs. Rubel will give priority registration to its Women of Color Entrepreneurs—Leadership Certificate program to two members of the AMPED Russell Technology Business Incubator. The incubator will guarantee spots in its one-year program for the winner and […]May 11, 2021African-AmericanUS Black Chambers, Inc. and Uber Provide 10,000 Free Rides to Vaccine Appointments in Select CitiesU.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) and Uber are working together to provide free rides to vaccine appointments in certain cities, addressing the transportation barrier to vaccinations. Individuals in seven cities – Baltimore, Ferguson, Houston, Long Island, New Orleans, Oakland, and Washington – will have access to 10,000 free round-trip rides to vaccination appointments. “The USBC […]May 11, 2021News RoundupDr. Nakeshia N. Williams Appointed Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Hollins UniversityDr. Nakeshia N. Williams has been appointed vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion at Hollins University. Williams was an associate professor in the educator preparation department in the College of Education at North Carolina A&T State University. A licensed professional counselor, Williams holds a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction with a concentration in urban […]May 10, 2021African-AmericanMorehouse College Celebrates the Life of Dr. Tobe JohnsonMorehouse College is honoring the late Dr. Tobe Johnson, professor emeritus and Morehouse’s longest-serving faculty member, having been associated with the school for more than 70 years as student, alum, faculty and administrator. Johnson died last week. Johnson taught at the school for 59years as Avalon professsor and chair of the political science department. He […]May 10, 2021News RoundupWashington and Lee University to Decide on Potential Name Change in JuneWashington and Lee University announced last week that it will decide on whether it will change its name in June, WSLS reported. This decision comes after a debate that started late last year regarding the school’s name. Some argued that changing its name would improve campus diversity and create a welcoming environment. The school has […]May 10, 2021News RoundupTerrence Cheng Appointed President of Connecticut State College and Universities SystemTerrence Cheng has been appointed president of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system, NBC Connecticut reported. Cheng is currently serving as campus director of the University of Connecticut Stamford campus and faculty in the English department. Cheng holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Binghamton University and a MFA in fiction from the University […]May 10, 2021Community CollegesNew Jersey Bill Would Allow County Colleges to Build On-Campus HousingA New Jersey bill may lead to community college students in the state getting on-campus housing, NJ.com reported. The bill, A246, which allows colleges to build dorms, dining halls and other service facilities, was approved by the Assembly Higher Education Committee last week. The bill would also allow county college board of trustees to create […]May 10, 2021COVID-19Rowan University Offers Discounted Tuition and Housing for COVID-19 Vaccinated StudentsRowan University is offering students COVID-19 vaccination incentives, NBC News reported. The school will give students up to $1,000 off fall 2021 costs if they show proof of vaccination before Aug. 7. Full-time students will get $500 off tuition and those living on campus will get another $500 off housing. Students who don’t get vaccinated […]May 7, 2021Leadership & PolicyDr. William Tate IV Named President of Louisiana State UniversityDr. William Tate IV has been named president of Louisiana State University. Tate is expected to start in July. One of the nation’s most prominent education researchers, Tate is currently the Education Foundation Distinguished Professor and provost & executive vice president for academic affairs at the University of South Carolina. Previously, he was dean of […]May 7, 2021SportsUniversity of Hartford to Drop Sports Teams to Division IIIUniversity of Hartford is dropping its sports teams from Division I to Division III, Associate Press reported. A consultant’s report said the university could save more than $9 million a year. University of Hartford will submit a formal reclassification request to the NCAA in January 2022. University of Hartford said it plans to honor current […]May 7, 2021Previous PagePage 168 of 225Next Page
