Tag: Computing: Page 14

LGBTQ+

University of Arkansas Reverses Course on Gay Health Benefits

The University of Arkansas System has reversed its decision to include same-sex couples in the health benefits that is offered to spouses.

May 21, 2014

Faculty & Staff

Israeli, Chinese Universities to Collaborate

Two top universities from Israel and China announced Monday that they are starting a $300 million research project focused on nanotechnologies.

May 19, 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

African-American

IU Professor Describes the Origins of the Asian ‘Model Minority’ in the U.S.

Ellen Wu, assistant professor of history at Indiana University Bloomington, recalls the origins and development of the Asian “model minority” stereotype in recent book.

May 18, 2014

Students

College Graduation: 4 Ways Things Have Changed

NEW YORK ― There’s still plenty of pomp and circumstance, inspiring words from lofty speakers and tossing tassels, but graduating from college today is very different from a generation or so ago.

May 6, 2014

Faculty & Staff

University of Florida Takes Giant Step Onto Center Stage

Hiring computer science guru Dr. Juan E. Gilbert and colleagues from Clemson is just the start for the school on a mission to raise its profile and diversify.

May 6, 2014

Faculty & Staff

Professor Makes Sure There’s No Disconnect in Her Online Program

Kari Frisch is maintaining 95 percent retention rates in her online courses at Central Lakes College through innovative methods.

May 5, 2014

Disabilties

Coalition Working to Bring Rural College Communities Up to Speed

A diverse coalition of colleges, corporations and other organizations is seeking to boost wireless broadband connectivity in small towns and rural areas.

May 1, 2014

Faculty & Staff

Dr. Juan Gilbert

Dr. Juan E. Gilbert is a professor and chair of the Human-Centered Computing Division in the School of Computing at Clemson University. He was named one of the 50 Most Important African- Americans in Technology by eAccess Corp. Gilbert wants to combat the notion that STEM careers are boring and not suited for African- Americans. […]

May 1, 2014

African-American

Dr. Kimberly Scott – Executive Director, COMPUGIRLS, School of Social Transformation, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Arizona State University

Scott, a women and gender studies associate professor in the School of Social Transformation at Arizona State University, was named a STEM Access Champion of Change at the White House in February 2014, which honors people who support and accelerate STEM opportunities for African-American students, schools and communities. Scott saw the need for a program […]

April 28, 2014

Leadership & Policy

Dr. Bernadette Gray-Little – Chancellor, University of Kansas

Gray-Little has been the chancellor of the University of Kansas since 2009. Previously, she was a professor of psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she also held several top administrative posts, including executive vice chancellor and provost. She is vice chair of the board of trustees for the Online Computer […]

April 25, 2014

Students

Dr. Juliet V. García – President, University of Texas at Brownsville

García became president of The University of Texas at Brownsville in January 1992. When she was named president of Texas Southmost College in 1986, she became the fi rst Mexican American woman in the nation to become president of a college or university. García has advocated increasing access to higher education through innovation and experimentation, […]

April 25, 2014