Arrman KyawAfrican-AmericanTufts University Takes Steps, Pledges $25 Million, to Become Anti-racistTufts University is pledging $25 million over five years to become an anti-racist institution, Boston.com reported. Over seven months, Tufts reviewed five areas – campus safety and policing, public art, an institutional audit and targeted action, compositional diversity and equity and inclusion – resulting in more than 180 recommendations. Tufts President Dr. Tony Monaco said […]March 16, 2021StudentsColumbia University Grad Students and Student Workers Go on StrikeThousands of Columbia University graduate students and student workers went on strike Monday – and are continuing to strike – after negotiations with the school proved unsuccessful again, the New York Post reported. Students’ demands include higher wages, improved benefits and a system to better investigate sexual harassment and discrimination allegations. According to the Graduate […]March 16, 2021News RoundupUniversity of Minnesota School of Public Health Releases Draft Diversity, Equity and Inclusion PlanThe University of Minnesota School of Public Health (SPH) released a draft plan for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) to students, staff, alumni and faculty in February to provide feedback, The Minnesota Daily reported. The draft, “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan” – started in January 2020 and is meant to guide actions over the […]March 15, 2021News RoundupJoe Simms Named Chief Diversity Officer at Stanley Black & DeckerJoe Simms has been named chief diversity officer for Stanley Black & Decker. He will report to Stanley Black & Decker CEO Jim Loree. Simms is also currently co-chair of the company’s African Ancestry Network. Previously, Simms was vice president of human resources for the company’s $10B Global Tools & Storage business. In the past, Simms worked […]March 15, 2021News RoundupLoyola University New Orleans Saxophone Instructor and Band Wins GrammyA Loyola University New Orleans saxophone instructor Jason Mingledorff and his New Orleans brass band, the Nightcrawlers, has won their first Grammy. They won a Grammy Award for Best Regional Roots Album for their 2020 album “Atmosphere.” The band are veteran members of the New Orleans night music scene. “It’s so incredible to share this […]March 15, 2021African-AmericanSpelman College Announces Public Phase of $250 Million Fundraising CampaignSpelman College has announced the public phase of its $250 million fundraising campaign, Spelman’s largest comprehensive campaign. The campaign, Spelman Ascends, will go toward financial aid, faculty professorships, technology infrastructure, a Center for Innovation & the Arts, new academic programs and entrepreneurship, according to Spelman officials. Spelman has already raised more than $240 million, 96% […]March 15, 2021News RoundupDr. Bennie L. Harris Appointed Chancellor of University of South Carolina UpstateDr. Bennie L. Harris has been named the next chancellor of The University of South Carolina Upstate (USC Upstate). Currently, Harris is senior vice president for Institutional Advancement at the Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) and an assistant professor in the Department of Community Health and Preventive Medicine. Previously, he was vice president for Development […]March 12, 2021News RoundupBeck Taylor Tapped to Lead Samford UniversityDr. Beck Taylor has been named president of Samford University, Baptist News Global reported. He is currently president of Whitworth University, where he has focused on community involvement, academic quality and campus infrastructure, among other things. In the past, Taylor served as dean of Samford’s Brock School of Business from 2005 to 2010. He led […]March 12, 2021News RoundupDr. Gary B. Crosby Will Be First African American, First Man to Take Helm of Saint Elizabeth UniversityDr. Gary B. Crosby will become Saint Elizabeth University’s president, effective July 1, NJ.com reported. He will be the first African American and the first man to lead what was New Jersey’s last all-female college until five years ago. Crosby is currently vice president for student affairs at Alabama A&M University. He has expertise in […]March 12, 2021StudentsUniversity of Arkansas, Fayetteville Faculty Senate Votes In Support of Raising Minimum Stipends for Graduate AssistantsThe University of Arkansas, Fayetteville faculty senate voted 26 to 14 Wednesday in support of raising minimum stipends for graduate assistants to $2,225 per month, the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette reported. For a nine-month period, the total amount in the voted-on resolution would be $20,025. As it stands now, history graduate student teaching assistants get […]March 12, 2021Previous PagePage 186 of 225Next Page