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International

Illinois Higher Ed Leaders Call on Congress to Address Visa Delay, Denial Increase

Presidents and chancellors from nearly 30 colleges and universities throughout Illinois are calling on Congress to address the increasing number of visa delays and denials that are leaving many of their international students in limbo, reported The Chicago Tribune. Both private and public university leaders signed a letter to state’s congressional delegation regarding “concern about […]

February 18, 2020

African-American

Dr. Jonathan Holloway Appointed First Black President of Rutgers University

Dr. Jonathan Holloway, provost of Northwestern University, was named president of Rutgers University this week, becoming the New Jersey institution’s first Black leader.

January 20, 2020

LGBTQ+

Film Producer Gifts $2 Million to Northwestern University, Establishes Dramatic Writing Professorship

A $2 million gift from the Berlanti Family Foundation will establish a dramatic writing professorship titled the Barbara Berlanti Professorship in Writing for the Screen and Stage at Northwestern University’s School of Communications. The endowed professorship intends to “significantly expand” the school’s writing programs by boosting teaching capacity and creating a curriculum that trains students […]

January 6, 2020

International

Summit Puts Qatar’s Education Efforts in Global Spotlight

While the United States is largely considered an international leader in higher education, when it comes to access, diversity and affordability, college officials in the U.S. may want to take a closer look at the kinds of bold education reforms that Qatar, a country of nearly 2.7 million people has started to implement.

November 20, 2019

News Roundup

VSU President’s Contract Extended Until 2024

Virginia State University (VSU) President Dr. Makola M. Abdullah’s contract was extended until June 30, 2024 after a recent Board of Visitors vote. His original contract was set to expire June 2021. Under Abdullah’s leadership, VSU received the school’s first Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation for the Summerseat project, several academic buildings have undergone renovations, […]

November 19, 2019

Students

Northwestern Journalism School Announces Scholarship Program

Alongside Reuters and the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Media and Integrated Marketing Communications announced a new $40,000 scholarship program. The scholarship recipient will receive the financial benefits, an opportunity to join the Reuter’s summer internship program and gain mentors, according to Northwestern. Candidates must be a member […]

October 30, 2019

News Roundup

Dr. Dwight McBride Named President of The New School

Dr. Dwight A. McBride, a prominent literary scholar who is currently the provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at Emory University, has been named the ninth president of The New School. “We are extremely pleased to welcome Dwight to The New School,” said Joseph R. Gromek, chair of the Board of Trustees and […]

October 13, 2019

News Roundup

Northwestern Opening First University Museum in Qatar

Northwestern University in Qatar is opening the first museum in the Gulf focused on journalism, communication and media later this month.

August 8, 2019

Latest News

Study Examines Stereotypes of Biracial Groups in US

Although the fastest-growing youth demographic in the U.S. is biracial individuals, there is little research documenting the stereotypes that exist. “Not Quite Monoracial: Biracial Stereotypes Explored,” published this week by Northwestern University, examines the under-explored topic of stereotypes attributed to various biracial groups.

July 10, 2019

News Roundup

Charles Whitaker Named Dean at Medill

Charles Whitaker will become the ninth dean of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism this July. Whitaker, who has served at Medill since 1993, was previously interim dean. Before arriving at the institution, he was a senior editor at Ebony magazine following years of news experience, including at publications such as the Miami Herald and […]

May 29, 2019

African-American

Art Historian Explores African Diaspora, Intersections

Dr. Huey Copeland, an associate professor of art history and the Arthur Andersen Teaching and Research Professor at Northwestern University, has advanced scholarship in contemporary and modern art of the African diaspora like few others.

April 16, 2019

News Roundup

Northwestern Promotes Native American Initiatives Through Fellowships

Northwestern University officials say its Center for Native American and Indigenous Research (CNAIR) is expanding its work through two fellowship programs. Applications for CNAIR’s graduate fellowship program will be accepted until Nov. 15, according to a Northwestern press release. Students from all disciplines may apply to the fellowship, which offers faculty mentorship and awareness about careers in Native American and […]

October 26, 2018