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Rutgers Receives $10 Million for Initiative to Combat Health Inequities
Rutgers University announced this week the Rutgers Equity Alliance for Community Health (REACH), an initiative to improve health and quality of life in economically disadvantaged communities.
With the constitutional right to abortion threatened, activists and experts stress how abortion restrictions already impact many college students.
https://www.diverseeducation.com/students/article/15286400/how-abortion-care-on-campus-can-help-students
With the constitutional right to abortion threatened, activists stress how abortion restrictions impact many college students.
The Grammy winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion graduated from Texas Southern University on Saturday, earning a bachelor of science degree in health administration.
https://www.diverseeducation.com/news-roundup/article/15286322/rapper-megan-thee-stallion-earns-bachelors-degree-from-texas-southern-university
News RoundupRapper Megan Thee Stallion Earns Bachelor's Degree from Texas Southern UniversityJessica RufDec 13, 2021The Grammy winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion graduated from Texas Southern University on Saturday, earning a bachelor of science degree in health administration, reports CNN.TSU’s 1...
New York's Mayor-elect Eric Adams has appointed David C. Banks as the next chancellor of New York City's public school system, the largest in the nation.
https://www.diverseeducation.com/news-roundup/article/15286320/nyc-public-schools-next-chancellor-will-be-david-banks
News RoundupNYC Public Schools' Next Chancellor Will Be David BanksJessica RufDec 13, 2021New York's Mayor-elect Eric Adams has appointed David C. Banks as the next chancellor of New York City's public school system, the largest in the nation, reports The New York Times. David BanksBanks is a native...
In recognition for working throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Michigan is giving employees a $1,500 bonus this month.
https://www.diverseeducation.com/news-roundup/article/15286236/u-of-michigan-employees-receive-1500-bonuses-in-recognition-of-working-during-covid19?
News RoundupU of Michigan Employees Receive $1,500 Bonuses in Recognition of Working During COVID-19Jessica RufDec 10, 2021In recognition for working throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Michigan is giving employees a $1,500 bonus this month, announced university officials. All regula...
In a pandemic-wracked year, U.S. medical schools enrolled their most diverse class on record, according to data released recently by the Association of American Medical Colleges.
https://www.diverseeducation.com/health/article/15286251/med-schools-enroll-most-diverse-class-on-record-in-2021
U.S. medical schools enrolled their most diverse class, according to new data by the Association of American Medical Colleges.
The twin challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and America’s racial reckoning have put the mental health of minority students under severe strain. On Tuesday, Diverse hosted a panel of experts for a virtual discussion of how this issue can be addressed.
https://www.diverseeducation.com/students/article/15286117/panel-proposes-ways-to-meet-the-mental-health-needs-of-minority-students
The twin challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and America’s racial reckoning have put the mental health of minority students under severe strain. On Tuesday, Diverse hosted a panel of experts for a virtual discussion of how this issue can be addressed.
A $5.1 million initiative at The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) will recruit nurses and other clinical bedside experts from the state’s community colleges.
https://www.diverseeducation.com/home/article/15286111/u-of-maryland-medical-system-to-offer-hiring-incentives-to-health-care-graduates-of-the-states-community-colleges
U of Maryland Medical System to Offer Hiring Incentives to Health Care Graduates of the State's Community CollegesJessica RufDec 7, 2021A $5.1 million initiative at The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) will recruit nurses and other clinical bedside experts from the state’s community co...
Wesleyan University in Connecticut is one of the first colleges to require COVID-19 booster shots for those on campus this spring.
https://www.diverseeducation.com/covid-19/article/15282143/connecticuts-wesleyan-university-among-the-first-to-require-covid-booster-shots-will-others-follow
COVID-19Connecticut's Wesleyan University is Requiring COVID Booster Shots. Will Others Follow Suit?Jessica RufDec 3, 2021Wesleyan University in Connecticut is one of the first colleges to require COVID-19 booster shots for those on campus this spring, reports National Public Radio. The 3,000-studen...
As higher education tackles a worsening student mental health crisis, many are turning to technology.
https://www.diverseeducation.com/students/article/15281699/can-and-should-chatbots-help-students-navigate-mental-health-crises
As higher education tackles a worsening student mental health crisis, many are turning to technology.
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At Friday’s TIAA Institute Higher Education Leadership Fellows Symposium, researchers and university practitioners shared learnings on the seismic challenges and opportunities that, nearly two years into the pandemic, the sector faces in the COVID-19 era.
https://www.diverseeducation.com/leadership-policy/article/15281708/symposium-tackles-higher-educations-new-covidera-realities
At Friday’s TIAA Institute Higher Education Leadership Fellows Symposium, researchers and university practitioners shared learnings on the seismic challenges and opportunities that, nearly two years into the pandemic, the sector faces in the COVID-19 era.
The Miami Herbert Business School has received a $3.3 million donation from alumnus Andy Unanue through his late parent’s foundation, The Carmen and Joe Unanue Family Foundation.
https://www.diverseeducation.com/news-roundup/article/15281623/33m-gift-to-help-university-of-miami-business-grad-students-enter-the-workforce
News Roundup$3.3M Gift to Help University of Miami Business Grad Students Enter the WorkforceJessica RufNov 18, 2021The University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School has received a $3.3 million donation from alumnus Andy Unanue through his late parent’s foundation, The Carmen and Joe...
In partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), McDonald's is awarding $500,000 in scholarships to 35 students attending historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
https://www.diverseeducation.com/news-roundup/article/15281525/mcdonalds-and-tmcf-award-500000-in-scholarships-to-hbcu-students
News RoundupMcDonald's and TMCF Award $500,000 in Scholarships to HBCU Students Struggling With StressJessica RufNov 16, 2021In partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), McDonald's is awarding $500,000 in scholarships to 35 students attending historically Black colleges and univers...
In alignment with updated guidance from the Department of Labor, the University of Virginia has extended its deadline for when full- and part-time employees must be fully vaccinated.
https://www.diverseeducation.com/covid-19/article/15281458/several-universities-extend-employee-deadline-for-covid19-vaccination-after-new-guidance-from-white-house
COVID-19Several Universities Extend Employee Deadline for COVID-19 Vaccination After New Guidance from White HouseJessica RufNov 15, 2021In alignment with updated guidance from the Department of Labor, the University of Virginia (U.Va.) has extended its deadline for when full- and part-time employee...
COVID-19 has caused a decline in the number of international students studying in the U.S., but a possible rebound is likely.
https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/article/15281490/new-data-show-pandemic-decline-in-international-enrollment-possible-rebound
COVID-19 has caused a decline in the number of international students studying in the U.S., but a possible rebound is likely.
The Department of Urology at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine has received a commitment of $20 million from the Desai Sethi Family Foundation to establish a urology institute within the Miller School.
https://www.diverseeducation.com/news-roundup/article/15281413/foundation-commits-20m-to-creation-of-urology-institute-at-university-of-miamis-miller-school
News RoundupFoundation Commits $20M to Creation of Urology Institute at University of Miami's Miller SchoolJessica RufNov 12, 2021The Department of Urology at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine has received a commitment of $20 million from the Desai Sethi Family Foundation....
An articulation agreement between The Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine and Loyola University New Orleans will allow qualified undergraduate students at Loyola to begin working toward a master of public health degrees at Tulane while still completing their bachelor's degrees at Loyola.
https://www.diverseeducation.com/news-roundup/article/15281222/loyola-undergrads-can-now-work-toward-a-masters-of-public-health-at-tulane-while-completing-their-bachelors
News RoundupLoyola Undergrads Can Now Work Toward a Master's of Public Health at Tulane While Completing Their Bachelor'sJessica RufNov 9, 2021An articulation agreement between The Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine and Loyola University of New Orleans will allow qualifi...
The CDC will hold a virtual recruiting event this Tuesday, November 9, for students and recent graduates of historically Black colleges and universities (#HBCUs).
https://www.diverseeducation.com/news-roundup/article/15281045/cdc-hosts-virtual-recruitment-event-for-hbcu-students
On Tuesday, November 9, the CDC will hold a virtual recruiting event for students and recent graduates of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
ASHE-Association for the Study of Higher Education has successfully planned its annual conference, attracting nearly 800 attendees to Puerto Rico amid strict COVID-19 safety protocols. #ASHE2021
https://www.diverseeducation.com/best-practices/article/15280951/puerto-ricos-covid19-guidelines-ease-concerns-for-ashe-participants
ASHE has planned its annual conference, attracting nearly 800 attendees to Puerto Rico amid strict COVID-19 safety protocols.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity has partnered with the National Disability Institute (NDI) to raise awareness of the social, economic, and cultural barriers faced by disabled persons and their families
https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/disabilties/article/15280714/alpha-phi-alpha-partner-with-national-disability-institute
The oldest intercollegiate Black fraternity in the U.S., Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., has partnered with the National Disability Institute (NDI) to raise awareness of the social, economic, and cultural barriers faced by disabled persons.
Excelencia in Education — a national organization dedicated to Latino student success — has named four evidence-based programs as its 2021 Examples of Excelencia.
https://www.diverseeducation.com/best-practices/article/15280677/excelencia-in-education-names-top-four-latino-student-success-programs
Best PracticesExcelencia in Education Names Top Four Latino Student Success ProgramsJessica RufOct 28, 2021Excelencia in Education — a national organization dedicated to Latino student success — has named four evidence-based programs as its 2021 Examples of Excelencia. Each year, the organizatio...
Early data released by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC) shows that enrollment fell by 3.2 percent since last year, resulting in a combined 6.5 percent drop from two years ago.
https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/article/15280490/new-report-finds-enrollment-continue-to-drop-showing-no-signs-of-recovery-from-the-pandemics-plummet
Early data released by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC) shows that enrollment fell by 3.2 percent since last year, resulting in a combined 6.5 percent drop from two years ago.
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College launched a teletherapy program for students, staff, and faculty.
https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/tribal-colleges/article/15280523/teletherapy-launches-at-rural-tribal-college-in-wisconsin
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College launched a teletherapy program for students, staff, and faculty.
Dartmouth is requiring employees working remotely to be vaccinated.
https://www.divhealth.net/covid-19/article/15280448/dartmouth-college-requires-remote-employees-to-be-vaccinated
COVID-19Dartmouth College Requires Remote Employees To Be VaccinatedThe Associated PressOct 25, 2021HANOVER, N.H. (AP) — Dartmouth College is requiring employees working remotely to be vaccinated.The Valley News reports that the college expanded its vaccine mandate. It already required that employ...
"Every time things get hard, I always think about all those losses and hard times," says Foxx Whitford, a nursing student at California State University, East Bay.
https://www.divhealth.net/nursing/article/15280443/the-us-needs-more-nurses-but-nursing-schools-dont-have-enough-slots
NursingThe U.S. Needs More Nurses, but Nursing Schools Don’t Have Enough SlotsYuki NoguchiOct 25, 2021Struggle is nothing new to Foxx Whitford.He grew up desperately poor in Fairfield, Calif., losing a beloved brother to epilepsy and getting evicted from his home as a child. As a teenager, he join...
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