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University of Tennessee changes policy for how it disciplines faculty - AOL
3+ hour, 32+ min ago (735+ words) The University of Tennessee System is altering its academic freedom and tenure policies to follow a new state law, giving chancellors and provosts more power in disciplining faculty members. The new law removes faculty leaders' role in the discipline process....
Shaw University Approved to Launch Its First Doctoral Degree | The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
11+ hour, 1+ min ago (188+ words) Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been approved by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to offer its first doctoral program: a doctor of education degree in artificial intelligence and moral agency. The program will…...
New Roles for Four Black Scholars in Higher Education | The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
10+ hour, 21+ min ago (136+ words) Dr. Mason received her bachelor's degree in physics from Harvard University and her Ph. D. in physics from Stanford University in California. Dr. Egede earned his medical degree at the University of Benin in Africa. He later earned a master's degree…...
Two Louisiana HBCUs Launch an Accelerated Pathway to Law School | The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
9+ hour, 10+ min ago (175+ words) Two Louisiana HBCUs Launch an Accelerated Pathway to Law School The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education Two Louisiana HBCUs Launch an Accelerated Pathway to Law School Grambling State University and the Southern University Law Center have signed a memorandum…...
Janeen Uzzell Aims To Increase The Number Of Culturally Responsible Black Engineers Who Find Success Academically And Professionally
12+ hour, 32+ min ago (515+ words) Janeen Uzzell recognized that she had a distinct path leading her to take on various leadership roles in technology, including empowering youth in the sector. However, that path was also made possible by her parents, Jay and Kate, who always…...
Four outstanding professors named University Scholars
9+ hour, 43+ min ago (534+ words) Gajendran Raveendranathan, Drew Higgins, Ryan Wylie and Fran'ois Neville are all highly impactful researchers who have made tremendous contributions to teaching and service." Each University Scholar will receive $15, 000 each year of the award (up to $60, 000), provided by the provost and…...
CMSRU faculty member selected as Gold Humanism Scholar at Harvard Macy Institute
6+ hour, 15+ min ago (50+ words) Home " CMSRU faculty member selected as Gold Humanism Scholar at Harvard Macy Institute Read the full story at Rowan Today. News Desk " snjtoday. com Be the first to know about our newest content, events, and announcements. Your trusted source for…...
B-School Faculty Have A Message For Their Own Deans: Stop Chasing The FT Rankings
7+ hour, 39+ min ago (518+ words) The rankings, lists, and journal scores that shape so much of business school strategy are exactly what faculty most want their institutions to abandon. That is one of the sharpest findings in the 2026 Positive Impact Rating, the student-led sustainability rating…...
University of Arkansas' Cynthia Nance Honored by the American Bar Association | The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
12+ hour, 23+ min ago (242+ words) University of Arkansas" Cynthia Nance Honored by the American Bar Association The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education University of Arkansas" Cynthia Nance Honored by the American Bar Association Nance, the Nathan G. Gordon Professor of Law, recently completed her second…...
A week to remember: Celebrating the Class of 2026
10+ hour, 43+ min ago (189+ words) From proud moments in Younger Hall to celebrations in St Salvator's Quad, our summer graduation ceremonies have brought together more than 2, 200 students from 80 countries to mark the culmination of their University journey. Throughout the week, graduates have crossed the stage…...