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Higher Ed Groups Make Urgent Call for Greater Use of Data Analytics

Representatives of three higher education associations, after gathering early this year to discuss ways to promote the use of data analytics at the nation’s colleges and universities, have issued a multi-point “collective call-to-action” that urges institutions to quickly increase use of the strategic asset.

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More HBCUs Selling Alcohol in Athletic Arenas

North Carolina A&T State University will join a growing list of HBCUs selling alcohol inside their football stadiums when the defending MEAC and Black College Football champions host backyard rival Elon University on Saturday.

TSU is First HBCU to Open Student-Run Physical, Occupational Therapy Clinic

This week marks a historic first for Tennessee State University as it becomes the first historically Black college or university to open a student-run physical and occupational therapy clinic. The clinic, part of the College of Health Sciences, opens Aug. 30 in the basement of Clement Hall on the main campus.

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Virginia Tech’s DePauw Oversees Multifaceted Approach to Grad School Diversity

Eschewing one-size-fits-all, Dr. Karen P. DePauw, dean of Virginia Tech Graduate School, has developed an inclusion and diversity requirement that will enable programming to fit departmental needs.

New Website Tracks School Police Violence Against Students of Color

Two civil rights groups – the Advancement Project and the Alliance for Educational Justice – hosted an event called “We Came to Learn: Defining Safety for Black + Brown Students,” featuring a panel discussion on school safety and unveiling a new website that tracks police violence against students of color.

Goodwill Helping Adults Pursue an Education

The number of adult learners is growing within the United States. However, for many adults, pursuing an education, whether it is their high school diploma or high school degree, still remains a daunting task.The nonprofit thrift store, Goodwill, wanted to change that.

OSU Graduate School Dean Discusses ‘Great Strides’ in Diversity

A host of programs and initiatives at the Ohio State University Graduate School are contributing not only to higher numbers for African-Americans, but to increases among Hispanics and other underrepresented groups, as well.

CU Denver Leadership Focuses on Training Diverse Leaders

Since his arrival at the University of Colorado Denver, Dr. David Engelke has been laser-focused on training graduate students to become the next generation of researchers and professors within academe. His role as dean and intentionality about diversity have largely been influenced by his own graduate school experience.

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Emory History Professor’s New Book Probes Black Youth, Criminal Justice

Emory University assistant professor of history Dr. Carl Suddler puts the intersection of race, gender, youth and incarceration under a searing spotlight in his new book, Presumed Criminal: Black Youth and the Justice System in Postwar New York.

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Butler’s Data Boot Camp To Teach In-Demand Skills

Butler University Executive Education, which offers certification programs and test preparation for individuals and companies, plans to launch a data analytics boot camp designed to fill the number of job openings within the Indianapolis, Indiana area.

Can Telemedicine Help Students Stay Healthy?

The college lifestyle – famous for hectic schedules, late-night study sessions and 2 a.m. pizza – has never gone hand-in-hand with good health. But today’s college students are the least likely generation to go to a primary care doctor. So, campuses are increasingly turning to telemedicine – online health services – as a solution.

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Penn’s Grad School of Education Cultivates a Pipeline

In effectively preparing teachers and educators for diverse environments, the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education is building pipelines for future students. Current graduate students will soon be present in classrooms, motivating young people and making them aware of the educational opportunities they can access.

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