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California’s State Universities Hiring 700 Faculty

California’s state universities plan to hire 700 full-time faculty members, putting the skids on years of class and staff reductions prompted by state budget cuts.

June 2, 2014

Students

Takeover Triggers Debate Over Georgia State University Radio Station

The staff at Georgia State University’s student-run radio station has a go-to April Fool’s joke. They dream up a buyer for the university’s FCC license—a New Age station or maybe talk radio.

June 1, 2014

African-American

Dream Catcher

In this issue, Diverse salutes Dr. Jerry Sue Thornton, the influential former president of Cuyahoga Community College.

May 22, 2014

Leadership & Policy

9 College Presidents’ Pay Tops $1 Million

The number of public college presidents earning over $1 million more than doubled in the 2012-2013 fiscal year from the year before, according to a new survey.

May 19, 2014

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May 18, 2014

Leadership & Policy

Illinois President Asks Potential Retirees Back

With the state’s new pension law on hold, University of Illinois President Bob Easter on Thursday urged employees planning to retire this spring to reconsider.

May 18, 2014

Sports

Sterling and Bundy: And the Racist Beat Goes On

It was just a year ago when millions of Americans were reacting to the crass, old-style racism of former celebrity chef Paula Deen.

May 14, 2014

International

Report: Foreign Ph.D. Graduates Maintain Steady Presence in U.S. Workforce

A new study shows that a significant proportion of immigrant Ph.D. recipients in science and engineering fields are finding opportunity and remaining in the U.S. for five or more years.

May 8, 2014

Students

Business Leaders Unimpressed With College Grads’ Skills

Business leaders are increasingly pessimistic about whether college students are being adequately prepared for careers, according to an annual survey.

May 5, 2014

Students

International Conference Focuses on Preparation for Competition in Global Market

Global experts from 70 countries have gathered to strategize about a broad range of issues that will impact the future of international higher education.

April 29, 2014

Sports

Dr. Ruth Simmons – President Emeritus, Brown University

In 2001, Simmons became the 18th president of Brown University, the first African-American to lead an Ivy League institution. She was president of Smith College from 1995 to 2001, after serving as vice provost of Princeton University and provost of Spelman College. She has served in various administrative positions at the University of Southern California […]

April 28, 2014

Students

Dr. Irelene Ricks Program Advisor – American Association of State Colleges and Universities

Ricks, a Washington, D.C., native, has been working in education for more than 20 years. She has served as a grants administrator at Howard University, policy analyst for the White House Office of Management and Budget, program manager for NOAA’s Office of Education, director of minority affairs for the American Society for Cell Biology in […]

April 28, 2014