Arrman KyawNews RoundupUniversity of Idaho College of Law Gets New DeanJohanna Kalb will become dean of the University of Idaho College of Law in May, The Lewiston Tribune reported. She is currently associate dean of administration and special initiatives at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. Kalb holds a bachelor’s degree from Stanford University, a master’s degree in international relations from Johns Hopkins University […]February 18, 2021African-AmericanEight HBCUs to Receive $650,000 to Preserve CampusesSeveral historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) will receive more than $650,000 in grants to preserve their campuses as part of the new HBCU Cultural Heritage Stewardship Initiative, CBS 17 reported. The eight recipients will be Benedict College, Jackson State University, Lane College, Morgan State University, Philander Smith College, Spelman College, Stillman College and Tuskegee […]February 17, 2021SportsMars Hill University Volleyball Coach Raoul Fontanelle DiesLongtime Mars Hill University volleyball coach Raoul “Tony” Fontanelle has died on Feb. 15, 2021, at age 60, WLOS reported. The New Jersey native joined the coaching team in 2004 and, by the time of his death, became the second-longest tenured head coach in Mars Hill athletics. During his tenure, he “coached one Academic All-America […]February 17, 2021News RoundupDuke Engineering Dean Named Provost of Emory UniversityDr. Ravi Bellamkonda, Duke University’s Vinik Dean of the Pratt School of Engineering, will become provost and executive vice president of Emory University. Bellamkonda has served as Emory faculty in the past, serving as chair of Emory and Georgia Tech’s joint department of biomedical engineering from 2013 to 2016. During his tenure at Duke, faculty […]February 17, 2021Community CollegesLord Fairfax Community College Seeks New Name, Removing Former Slave Owner NamesakeLord Fairfax Community College’s board has voted 9-3 on to change the school’s name from that of an 18th-century slave owner, The Northern Virginia Daily reported. The school’s namesake was Thomas, the 6th Lord Fairfax, with the name being selected in 1969 by the school’s first board. Fairfax owned more than 5 million acres of […]February 17, 2021COVID-19George Mason University Offers Anti-Racist Professional Development Program for EducatorsEducators are now welcome to gain professional development pertaining to anti-racist practices at George Mason University through the school’s Transformative Teaching cohort program.February 16, 2021News RoundupOakland University President Donates $250,000 for Racial and Social JusticeOakland University President Dr. Ora Hirsch Pescovitz donated $250,000 to the school – in honor of her parents – for racial and social justice, reported The Detroit News. The gift will go toward the Rabbi Richard G. and Bella Hirsch Faculty Endowment for Racial and Social Justice, which will be used for recruitment and retention […]February 16, 2021News RoundupLehigh University Video Addressing Poverty “Myths” Draws FireA Lehigh University professor’s video about poverty – in which he claims it’s a myth that poverty is about race – is drawing criticism from students and faculty, The Morning Call reported. As part of a talk series by Lehigh College of Business, the Jan. 28 video, “3 myths concerning poverty,” depicted economics professor Dr. […]February 16, 2021News RoundupDr. C. Andrew McGadney Appointed President of Knox CollegeDr. C. Andrew McGadney will become Knox College’s 20th president, effective July 1, according to Knox officials. McGadney is currently vice president and dean of student advancement at Colby College. In the past, he has served as vice president for university advancement at Clark University. At Colby, McGadney has assisted in improving the school’s liberal […]February 16, 2021COVID-19Albion College and Western Michigan University Medical Partner to Guarantee Students Medical School SpotAlbion College and Western Michigan University’s medical school are partnering to guarantee admitted Albion undergrads a spot at WMU’s Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, Detroit Free Press reported. The program begins with enrolling students this fall. “Since the pandemic began, we’ve seen significant increases in students looking to enter the medical field and serve […]February 16, 2021Previous PagePage 193 of 225Next Page
