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Tag: Amherst
African-American
Town of Amherst Seeks to Give Black Residents Reparations
Amherst, a college town in Massachusetts is looking to provide reparations to African Americans, making the town one of many communities and organizations in that pursuit, Associated Press reported. Actions began in Amherst with a Summer 2020 petition initiated by two White people, leading to a town council approving a resolution to help Black residents […]
March 10, 2021
Asian American Pacific Islander
Amherst College President Urges Students to Call Police if Racially Harassed
Amherst College president Biddy Martin has, in a letter this week, urged students and other community members to call the campus or local police if they are the target of racial harassment in the wake of the coronavirus. “Students, staff, and faculty who become the target of bias, harassment, or assault – verbal or physical […]
April 9, 2020
Military
Using Technology to Make College More Accessible for Veterans
A growing number of colleges and universities have reported a sharp decline in the number of military-affiliated students on their campuses. To address this growing concern, Georgia Southern University is among public and private schools that have made it easier for active-duty military or veterans to find out what courses they can receive credit for based on previous military experience.
September 13, 2019
Community Colleges
Community College Professor Finds Success by Digging a Little Deeper
With a five-course teaching load every semester, one can’t help but wonder how Dr. David Lucander manages to find the time to research and write.
December 18, 2014
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