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Nikole Hannah-Jones Rejects UNC-Chapel Hill Tenure Offer

Nikole Hannah Jones has turned down an offer by the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill and will take over as Knight Chair in Journalism at Howard University.

Sierra Nevada University Lays Off Faculty in Cost-Cutting Measure

Sierra Nevada University is laying off several faculty to reduce operational costs amid stagnant enrolment and a shortfall in revenue resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Liberty University Facing Wrongful Firing Lawsuit

Liberty University is facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit after a former employee claimed that he was unjustly terminated despite being promised a high-level position for at least a decade.

West Virginia University Researchers Gain Grant for Anti-Semitism Study

West Virginia University researchers received a $3,000 fellowship grant to continue their research on how anti-Semitism can occur in populations without Jewish residents.

Western Michigan University Criticized for Recent Rebranding Efforts

Western Michigan University is facing a backlash for its attempt at rebranding, especially its new university logo and color scheme.

Nikole Hannah-Jones Offered Tenure at UNC-Chapel Hill

The board of trustees of University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, voted 9-4 to grant journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones tenure after a tremendous backlash, protests, and even the threat of a federal lawsuit when she was not offered tenure in April. 

Harvard Scientists Release Work on COVID-19 Mask Detector Prototype

Researchers at Harvard are currently working on a face mask that can provide real-time feedback on exposure to the coronavirus. 

George Washington University to Rename Building Over Racism Outcry

A special committee at George Washington University has decided to rename one of its buildings named after a former university president who supported racial discrimination.