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Dr. Robert N. Garner Named Dean of the School of Science and Engineering at Benedict College

Dr. Robert N. Garner has been announced as Benedict College’s dean of the School of Science and Engineering.

July 1, 2022

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Sonoma State University President Dr. Judy K. Sakaki Will Step Down Amid Vote of No Confidence

Dr. Judy K. Sakaki, president of Sonoma State University, will step down, effective July 31, amid a no confidence vote after allegations Sakaki retaliated against an employee who reported sexual harassment by Sakaki's estranged husband.

June 7, 2022

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Research Indicates Higher Student Debt Cancellations Would Prove More Effective

Research from the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) has indicated that more sizable debt cancellations would prove more significant and beneficial.

May 10, 2022

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$1 Million Grant to Create New Apprenticeship Pathway in Microelectronics

A $1 million California Apprenticeship Initiative (CAI) New and Innovative Grant has been awarded to SEMI, a global group representing electronics manufacturing and design chain.

March 29, 2022

Department of Education Takes Steps to Remove Taxpayer Burden if Institutions Close

The U.S. Department of Education has taken steps to ensure that companies that owned institutions are held accountable for any debt owed to the government.

March 23, 2022

Under Secretary of Education James Kvaal.

Georgia Military College to Merge Two of Its Campuses This Summer

Georgia Military College — which is home to 13 campuses across the state — is consolidating its 32-year-old Sandersville campus with its main campus in Milledgeville.

February 17, 2022

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Temple University's Dean of Education to Step Down

Dr. Gregory M. Anderson has announced he will step down in May as Dean of Temple University’s college of education.

January 27, 2022

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Colleges and Universities Set to Commemorate Dr. King's Legacy

Colleges and Universities across the nation are planning commemorations on next Monday to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 12, 2022

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Sidney Poitier, an Iconic Actor, Dead at 94

Sidney Poitier, the groundbreaking actor who dramatically transformed how Black people were portrayed on screen, died on Friday. He was 94.

January 9, 2022

Former President Barack Obama presents Sidney Poitier with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

One Year After the Capitol Attack, and Why It Could Happen Again

Some scholars saw that day as hallmark of a country grappling with white supremacy.

January 6, 2022

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Former Temple Business School Dean Convicted of Fraud After Scheme to Inflate School Rankings

November 30, 2021

Cardona 'Thrilled' With Biden's Nominee for Assistant Secretary for Special Education at Dept. of Ed.

November 12, 2021

Southern Methodist University Invests $11.5M in New AI, Supercomputer Infrastructure

November 11, 2021

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Study Finds Virtual Environment Offers Employers Path to Equity in Hiring for Full-Time Jobs and Internships

Employers interested in diversifying their workforces should consider strengthening their virtual recruiting efforts as a path to more equitable hiring practices, according to a new study conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (N

November 3, 2021

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U of Florida Bars 3 Faculty Members From Testifying in Case Against State's Controversial Voting Restrictions

November 1, 2021

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Statue of Civil Rights Pioneer Mary McLeod Bethune to Replace Confederate General In the U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hill

An 11-foot-tall, 6,129-pound marble statue of civil rights pioneer Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune will soon reside in the U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hall, representing Florida and replacing one of a Confederate general.

October 15, 2021

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Timuel D. Black, Renowned Scholar and Activist, Dead at 102

Timuel D. Black, a historian and author who was known for his activism and lauded for his knowledge of Black Chicago, died on Wednesday. He was 102.

October 13, 2021

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Rutgers Commits to University Climate Action Plan

Rutgers University announced a Climate Action Plan to become carbon neutral by 2040.

September 29, 2021

Rutgers University in New Jersey

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The Third Reconstruction: America’s Struggle for Racial Justice in the 21st Century with Dr. Peniel E. Joseph

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