DOE no longer releasing weekly Title IX investigation updates
The Office for Civil Rights used to publish a list of universities with ongoing Title IX investigations and provide details on which universities were added or removed and why.
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Blue Cross NC invests $1 million in NCCU's nursing program to increase diversity
Blue Cross NC announced a $50 million investment into community health initiatives last month, including $1 million for N.C. Central University’s nursing program, which hopes to increase diversity in the nursing field. The initiative aims to improve the state’s coverage of the opioid epidemic, early childhood development, social determinants of health and primary care.
UNC student groups want you to know that microaggressions are more than just insults
“Microaggressions can affect minority populations’ mental health because they end up internalizing the disdain of the dominant community,” said Aaron Epps, president of The Black Student Movement. “That puts the responsibility onto the people who are being oppressed and not onto the people who are oppressing, since they don’t realize why what they said was hurtful.”
UNCA to offer free summer courses to promote on-time graduation
"First to finish" is a new program offering free summer courses for students one or two classes short of senior status, covering tuition, fees and housing.
Possible Chinese student visa restrictions could cost the US millions
In addition to proposed trade tariffs on China, Politico reported the Trump Administration is considering restricting the visas of visiting Chinese students, a move that executive director and CEO of NAFSA Esther Brimmer believes would be devastating for the U.S. economy.
UNC medical school prides itself on on-the-job training
In a move from second place last year, the UNC School of Medicine was ranked first for their primary care program in U.S. News and World Report’s 2019 “Best Graduate Schools.” The medical school is looking forward to more improvements in prevention and healthcare accessibility.
Dance Marathon is back for its 20th year of raising money and staying up
The annual 24-hour no-sleeping, no-sitting Dance Marathon is the culmination of a yearlong effort by Carolina For The Kids to raise money to support families of patients at UNC Children’s Hospital. The organization’s flagship grant, the For The Kids Fund, provides financial assistance for necessities not covered by insurance, like money for travel and critical utility bills.
His name is Robert Peet and he speaks for the trees. Biology professor to retire
“I’ll have more time to work on my many research projects that will keep me busy,” professor Robert Peet said. “I have a lot of data I’ve collected over the years, a lot of unfinished projects. I’ve been perhaps too ambitious, but I very much look forward to being able to focus on completing a number of projects.”
Instructor bias found in online classrooms
A study found gender and race bias in responses to students from online course instructors.
Professors seek creative solutions to common group project issues
Although group projects are a core part of K-12 education, everyone has their grievances when it comes to collaborative work. So, do group projects work in a university setting?
Kathryn Heath gives her tips for women in the workplace in leadership lecture
When it comes to professional development, the "pink seat" often underestimates the worth of women in the workplace. That's why Kathryn Heath outlines how women can take ownership of their careers at a local leadership lecture.
Low Black athlete graduation rate amongst issues at Faculty Athletic Committee
Listen up, Carolina sports devotees. The Faculty Athletics Committee met Tuesday afternoon to address the underperformance of Black male athletes and the sports department's plans for more funding. Here is what you need to know.
Republicans have less confidence in higher education than Democrats, according to survey
According to a recent Gallup News poll, 26 percent of Republicans and 50 percent of Democrats have strong confidence in higher education.
Federal investigation finds UC Berkeley's is out of compliance with Title IX
Several of U.C. Berkeley's policies when dealing with professor-on-student sexual assault and harassment are out of compliance with Title IX.
UW-Stevens Point will discontinue 13 academic programs for upcoming semesters
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will will expand or add 16 programs in areas with high-demand career paths while eliminating others.
California leads the way in expanding access to abortion
The California Senate has passed a bill that would require universities in the state to provide medication-based abortion through student health centers. UC Berkeley students are joining the fight to expand these services. But how does expanding access to abortions compare to UNC's family planning options?
Devos, Congress asked to make those with drug convictions aid eligible
In a letter last month, the group urged U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and policymakers to reinstate Federal Pell Grant eligibility for incarcerated students and eliminate a question on the FAFSA that asks if the applicant has had a drug conviction.
HBCUs on the fringe: what NC's U.S. Rep. Walker and the government can do to support them
North Carolina has its fair share of HBCUs, each with unique personalities. However, these schools face financial difficulty, and the government wants to step in to help. U.S. Rep. Mark Walker, R-N.C., is an organizer of annual meetings between legislators and historically black college and university leaders. Staff writer Michael Meeks spoke with Walker about his work with HBCUs, as well as future plans for higher education.
Ahead of HQ2 decision, Amazon recruits heavily from Triangle universities
The company is one of the biggest recruiters for graduates of UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School and has worked closely with the school over the last couple years.
Alabama HBCU to close its doors this spring
Concordia College Alabama will finish out the spring semester and then close due to financial issues.
