Arrman KyawAfrican-AmericanClemson University Works to Identify 604 Unmarked Graves in Campus CemeteryClemson University is working to learn the identities of those buried in 604 unmarked graves on its campus’ Woodland Cemetery, Greenville News reported. The graves may date back more than 200 years ago and may belong to “enslaved peoples, domestic workers, sharecroppers and convict laborers who lived, worked and died on the university’s land in […]November 4, 2020African-AmericanEvanston Mayor Calls On Northwestern University to Reimburse School for Incurred Police Costs Amid Student ProtestAfter Northwestern University student protests escalated Saturday, Evanston Mayor Steve Hagerty called on the school in a letter Sunday to reimburse the city for the police costs, the Chicago Tribune reported. The protests are part of an effort by NU Community Not Cops, a student-led group pushing NU “to abolish or defund the campus police […]November 3, 2020African-AmericanBlack Greek Organizations Head to Polls With #StrolltothePolls MovementWomen from four historically Black Greek organizations are getting recognition as they make their way to voting sites to fight voter suppression with their “Stroll to the Polls” movement for the 2020 election, Yahoo Life reported. Maisha Land, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) started the movement in early October, having been inspired by […]November 3, 2020African-AmericanNBA Legend Charles Barkley Pledges $1 Million to Tuskegee UniversityNBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley is donating $1 million to Tuskegee University, Advance Local reported. It’s his fifth major donation to a historically Black college (HBCU). In 2016, he donated $1 million each to Alabama A&M University and Clark Atlanta University, with another $1 million to Morehouse College in 2017. Earlier in 2020, he […]November 3, 2020News RoundupClayton State University President Tim Hynes, Jr. Announces Retirement in June 2021Clayton State University President Dr. Thomas J. (Tim) Hynes, Jr. has announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2021, The Citizen reported. Having been named CSU’s fourth president in February 2010, Hynes was appointed interim president in May 2009. Hynes has spent about 11 years at CSU. During his tenure, CSU saw a 9% increase in […]November 2, 2020News RoundupIowa Search Committee Members Recommend Top DEI Position Be UpgradedAlmost half the members of the University of Iowa search committee for associate vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) recommended that the role be upgraded, The Daily Iowan reported. The members of the committee – which disbanded due to candidates withdrawing after UI President Bruce Harreld’s retirement announcement – recommended in an Oct. […]November 2, 2020News RoundupUniversity of Virginia Will Not Cancel Classes on Election DayThe University of Virginia will not cancel classes on Election Day, Nov. 3, despite calls from some students and faculty to do so, The Cavalier Daily reported. “Given the adjustments we have made to the fall academic calendar due to the pandemic, we will not be canceling classes on Election Day,” said Brian Coy, a […]October 29, 2020African-AmericanColorado College Gets $575,000 Grant to Support Black Students Interested in Education CareersColorado College has received a $575,000 grant to support Black students interested in education careers, according to CC officials. The grant – given by the Sachs Foundation – “will be used to support summer fellowships, academic-year internships, and scholarships.” “We are extremely grateful to the Sachs Foundation for removing the economic barriers that prevent many […]October 29, 2020News RoundupZero-Textbook-Cost Associate Degree Programs Offered at Six Minnesota Community CollegesSix Minnesota community colleges are now offering two-year degree programs with courses using free educational material, removing the need to buy textbooks, The Star Tribune reported. Anoka-Ramsey Community College; Lake Superior College; Minneapolis Community and Technical College; Mesabi Range College and Northland Community and Technical College started offering Z-degrees – zero-textbook-cost associate programs – this […]October 29, 2020News RoundupIndiana University of Pennsylvania to Shut Down ProgramsIndiana University of Pennsylvania will close five fine arts programs as it restructures during a decade of declining enrollment and an expected $16 million budget shortfall, Trib Total Media reported. IUP will close enrollment in theatre-musical theatre, interdisciplinary fine arts-dance arts, the master of fine arts in art, master of art-art education and art studio […]October 29, 2020Previous PagePage 215 of 225Next Page
