July 2024

The American Civil Liberties Union has released a memo analyzing potential anti-DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) policies that the legal organization said could come from a second-term Donald Trump presidency. “Trump plans to intensify efforts to eradicate DEI programing and inclusive education, banning books and censoring curricula on race, gender, and the lived experiences and […]

Dr. Carmen S. DixonCarmen S. Dixon has been appointed dean of the School of Education at Capital University. She serves as an associate professor of education. Dixon holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Ohio University, a master’s in curriculum and instruction from Mount Vernon Nazarene University, and a doctorate in curriculum and instruction from

When Nicole Lynn Lewis founded Generation Hope in 2010, she realized that her organization could be the first place that parenting students are ever told “Yes.” “The families we serve go out into the world, in educational and community settings, where the answer is often, ‘No.’ They face a ton of red tape and are

When Bill de Blasio placed universal Pre-K at the forefront of his New York City mayoral campaign in 2013, he signaled a commitment to expanding educational opportunities for all children, regardless of their socioeconomic background. Currently, full-day pre-K with support for teachers and quality standards is available for free for any family with 4-year-olds. It

One of the unmitigatedly Black customs of America’s July 4 celebration has become the intentional circulation of Frederick Douglass’ “What to the Slave is the 4th of July?” speech. It is a custom that was ‘woke’ before the term became a political football for right-wing provocateurs hellbent on extending the culture wars in perpetuity. Circulating

Julio GalindoJulio Galindo has been appointed executive director of college advancement at Mohave Community College. He served as chief of diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging and senior executive director of institutional advancement at Mesalands Community College. Galindo holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an MPA from

Crystal Churchwell EvansCrystal Churchwell Evans has been named vice president of development and alumni affairs at Fisk University. She served as director of development for Frist Art Museum. Evans is a graduate of Wellesley College and Vanderbilt University, Owen Graduate School of Management.

Ronald Mason Jr. will be honored with the 2024 Marie Fielder Medal for Social Transformation, present by Fielding Graduate University at the Fielding convocation on July 10. Ronald Mason Jr.The Marie Fielder Medal for Social Transformation is an annual signature award bestowed by the Marie Fielder Center for Democracy, Leadership, and Social Innovation, recognizing lifetime

Dr. Brooke A. Flinders has been named president of Frontier Nursing University. Dr. Brooke A. Flinders“I am proud and honored to accept the position of president of Frontier Nursing University,” said Flinders, who is an alum of Frontier. “I loved my time as a student and have been thoroughly impressed by the university’s lived mission

Starting in 2025-26, women’s flag football as a conference-sponsored sport in Conference Carolinas. Stephanie Kwok“With significant support from the National Football League (NFL), the sport is growing at the youth, high school, and collegiate levels,” said Conference Carolinas Commissioner Chris Colvin. “We are excited to be on the front lines of giving females across the