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Off-Campus Student Charged in Penn State Threat

A 20-year-old off-campus student has been jailed on charges that he posted a social media threat to shoot people at a popular gathering area on Penn State’s main campus.

Federal Appeals Court Won’t Reinstate Discrimination Suit Against Savannah State

A federal appeals court has refused to reinstate a discrimination case against Savannah State University by four White football recruits who were offered athletic scholarships by a White head coach but didn’t receive them from the coach’s Black replacement.

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Law Enforcement Extends Free Pass to Florida State Athletes?

New York Times shows justice in America apparently is no problem for African-American men who are FSU football players.

Temple University Aims to Broaden Access With New Test Option

Applicants who do not submit test scores will be required to answer specifically designed, self-reflective short answer questions that speak to non-cognitive attributes.

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Florida Colleges Duck Public Records Law Via Corporations

The universities are getting around Florida’s open government laws through dozens of private corporations that have been created over the years to oversee everything from athletic programs to dorm construction to salaries.

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Faculty & Staff

With Its Vital Signs Weakening, Wilberforce University Calls In a Specialist

Algeania Warren Freeman has no illusions about why she was named the 20th president of Wilberforce University.

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Diverse on the Go

Diverse Senior Writer Jamal Watson is attending and moderating a panel at the 2nd Annual Black Doctoral Network Conference in Philadelphia. The event continues through Saturday.

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School Bets Video Game Scholarship Can Draw Talent

CHICAGO ― As a teenager, holed up in his bedroom, illuminated by the glow of his laptop, Youngbin Chung became addicted to video games. Ten-hours-a-day addicted.

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Ex-Virginia Tech Student Promotes Campus Safety App

Kristina Anderson cried a lot the first time she publicly told her story.

Ohio State Student’s Jaunt onto Football Field Costs Him Scholarship

A student who ran onto the field during an Ohio State football game and was body-slammed by a coach is losing his scholarship amid his court case.

Avoiding the Freshman 15 Can Have Long-Term Health Benefits

One of the biggest challenges for freshman is avoiding gaining weight.

Diverse Conversations: The University Presidency and Athletics

Having a world-class athletic program can be a great source of pride for a president and his or her institution, and can galvanize current students and alumni alike.

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