Arrman KyawAfrican-AmericanFederal Grand Jury Indicts Four Former Police Officers Involved in Death of George FloydA federal grand jury has indicted the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd’s arrest and death, accusing them of willfully violating Floyd’s constitutional rights, Associated Press reported. A three-count indictment names Derek Chauvin, Thomas Lane, J. Kueng and Tou Thao. Chauvin is charged with violating Floyd’s right to be free from unreasonable seizure and […]May 7, 2021News RoundupLaVonda Reed to Become First Black Dean of Georgia State Law SchoolLaVonda Reed, a Syracuse University law professor and associate provost for faculty affairs, will become the first Black dean of Georgia State University’s College of Law, The Daily Orange reported. Reed will begin in her new role on July 1. “When other universities recognize the leadership talent developed at Syracuse University, there is a sense […]May 6, 2021SportsNorthwestern Faculty Alarmed by Hiring of Controversial Athletic DirectorSix female Northwestern University faculty have sent an open letter to Provost Kathleen Hagerty regarding Northwestern’s announcement of Mike Polisky as its next athletic director. They are also planning to protest Friday with a march to President Morton Schapiro’s house, Chicago Tribune reported. Polisky – who had been Northwestern’s deputy athletic director for external affairs, […]May 6, 2021Native AmericansMonmouth College Faculty Vote “No Confidence” in PresidentMonmouth College faculty have voted “no confidence” in Monmouth President Dr. Clarence Wyatt and calling for Wyatt’s resignation or removal, WQAD reported. Monmouth has faced a year of financial strain due to declining enrollment and the COVID-19 pandemic. The primary concerns are that “President Wyatt and his administration have been poor stewards of the College’s […]May 6, 2021Native AmericansSan Diego State University Senate Passes Resolution to Examine Changing School’s MascotThe San Diego State University (SDSU) Senate has passed a resolution urging SDSU President Dr. Adela de la Torre and the administration to start the process of changing the school’s mascot, The Daily Aztec reported. The resolution – passed 53-9 with 10 abstentions – calls for the creation of a commission, chaired by SDSU Tribal […]May 6, 2021News RoundupChamplain College President Dr. Benjamin Ola. Akande Announces Resignation Less Than a Year Into TenureDr. Benjamin Ola. Akande, Champlain College president, has announced his resignation, less than a year into his tenure, Burlington Free Press reported. Akande started as president July 1, 2020 and is scheduled to step down later this month. Before his position at Champlain, Akande held an administrative role at Washington University in St. Louis. Akande […]May 5, 2021Leadership & PolicyDr. Dione Somerville Appointed Owens Community College PresidentDr. Dione Somerville has been appointed president of Owens Community College, effective June 15, WTOL 11 reported. Somerville is currently executive vice president at Hawkeye Community College. Somerville earned a doctorate in higher education management from the University of Pennsylvania, a master’s degree in college student personnel from Bowling Green State University, and a bachelor’s […]May 5, 2021SportsCharles Guthrie Appointed Director of Athletics at University of AkronCharles Guthrie has been selected director of athletics at University of Akron, WKSU reported. Previously, Guthrie has served as athletic director at Clark College, San Francisco State University and University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. He holds a bachelor’s in political science from Syracuse University and a master’s degree in educational administration and policy from University of […]May 5, 2021News RoundupElizabethtown College Receives Near $3.5 Million in Gifts and CommitmentsElizabethtown College has received almost $3.5 million in gifts and commitments, according to college officials. Joseph A. DePippo and his wife Nancy, have pledged more than $1 million for the establishment of a scholarship for U.S. citizens of color who demonstrate financial need. The Lancaster County Community Foundation’s BB&T Now Trust Economic Growth Fund gave […]May 5, 2021News RoundupStacy Goodwin Lightfoot Appointed University of Tennessee Chattanooga’s First Vice Chancellor for Diversity and EngagementStacy Goodwin Lightfoot has been appointed the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s first vice chancellor for diversity and engagement, The Chattanoogan reported. Lightfoot has spent the last 12 years with the Public Education Foundation (PEF), most recently as its executive vice president. Lightfoot holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from DePauw University and a master’s […]May 5, 2021Previous PagePage 169 of 225Next Page
