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University of Iowa Initiative to Increase Math Teacher Diversity
The project which has received a grant from the National Science Foundation will provide $13,000 scholarship to 25 students studying mathematics.
Michigan State’s Ex-Dean to Spend One Year Prison
A Lansing court has sentenced a former Michigan State University dean, William Strampel, to nearly one year in jail for neglect of duty, misconduct.
Majority of Post Secondary Faculty is White [Report]
In 2017 fall, 76 percent of the overall faculty across institutions that grant associate degrees and higher was white.
Johns Hopkins Expands Childcare Program for Students, Employees
The university has increased family income brackets that qualify for assistance and will pay for both home-based and licensed care.
Women, People of Color Underrepresented in Higher Education IT
The majority of IT administrators, IT staff and IT professionals are white males, leaving behind ethnic minorities and women.
Ex-Michigan State President Charged in Nassar Case Retires
Former President Lou Anna Simon who resigned over mishandling Nassar sexual abuse investigation announced retirement from her tenured faculty position.
Bill Introduced to Protect Athletes Following Nassar’s Abuse Investigation
The bill would empower and protect Olympic and amateur athletes by ensuring greater transparency and accountability in the Olympic committee.
University of Arizona Settles Gender Pay Gap Lawsuit with Former Deans
The suit alleged university of underpaying its female faculty by tens of thousands of dollars per year in comparison to male faculty members.
Childcare Forces Women to Skip Science Conferences
Nearly half of the early career women oncologists reported dropping out of conferences to take care of their children.
Many Universities Raise Concern Over Targeting Chinese Researchers
More than 12 schools across the country have issued statements raising concerns over the treatment of international students especially those from China.