November 2022

Ndidi AkutaNdidi Akuta has been named chief information officer at Fort Valley State University in Georgia. Akuta earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science technology from Savannah State University, a master’s in information technology from Middle Georgia State University, and an education specialist degree in instructional technology from the University of West Georgia.

Dr. Ellesse-Roselee Akré, assistant professor of health policy and clinical practice at the Dartmouth InstituteDr. Ellesse-Roselee Akré has always understood the value of diversity in STEM fields                                                         

When Dr. Sachelle Ford became the first director of the DukeLIFE program at Duke University in January 2020, she brought with her the experience of being a first-generation college student. DukeLIFE (Lower-Income, First-Generation Engagement) is dedicated to supporting the 20% of Duke’s student population that identifies as first-generation, low-income (FGLI). The office offers academic and

Over the last four decades, Latino and African-American students were among the fastest-growing demographics in higher education. Since the mid-1970s, the Latino college student population has increased fivefold, with one out of every five college students being Latino by 2017. During the same 40-year period, Black enrollment doubled. But the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19

A Marine Corps veteran is suing the U.S. government, alleging that it has historically discriminated against Black military veterans, denied them access to housing and education benefits, and rejected service-related disability claims at far higher rates than other veterans, Task & Purpose reported. The suit – filed Nov. 28 by the Yale Law School Veterans

Kevin R. Johnson has been named winner of the Michael A. Olivas Award, a national award from the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) that recognizes leadership and mentorship in diversity and mentoring in the legal academy.Kevin R. Johnson Johnson is law school dean, Mabie-Apallas Professor of Public Interest Law, and professor of Chicana/o Studies

Robert F. Smith, the richest Black man in America, wants to invest in students from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) by helping them invest in the stock market, Al.com reported.Robert F. Smith The billionaire – who acquired his wealth through the private equity industry – aims to educate HBCU and minority serving institutions (MSIs)

Dr. Kim Schatzel will become president of the University of Louisville, effective Feb. 1, 2023.Dr. Kim Schatzel Schatzel – currently president of Towson University (TU) – previously served as provost of Eastern Michigan University and dean of the College of Business at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, A first-generation college student herself, she has been praised

Purdue University will resume SAT/ACT test score requirements for admissions, beginning with students applying for Fall 2024 admission. The school will begin accepting 2024 applications on Aug. 1, 2023. The move was recommended by Purdue administration and endorsed by its Board of Trustees. Since 2020, Purdue has been “test flexible” due to the COVID-19 pandemic,

Higher ed association leaders are looking to address financial aid confusion by forming a task force to establish guiding principles and standards for student aid offers.Dr. Ted Mitchell Higher ed institutions often use different terminology and guidelines when providing financial aid information. The “Paying for College Transparency Initiative” seeks to improve clarity, accuracy, and consistency