Paul Quinn College has received a $20 million gift from an anonymous donor. Dr. Michael J. Sorrell“The impact of this gift on our institution and our students, staff, faculty, and alumni cannot be overstated,” said Paul Quinn President Dr. Michael J. Sorrell. The private, faith-based, four-year, liberal arts-inspired institution was founded in 1872 by a…
Dr. Ioana G. HulbertMost instructors do not report feeling unsafe or uncomfortable discussing or teaching sensitive topics, according to a new report by Ithaka S+R, part of the not-for-profit ITHAKA organization that aids in the use of digital technologies to sustainably advance research and teaching. “Perceptions of Academic Freedom in Teaching,” authored by Ithaka S+R…
Climate change is a top-of-mind issue for minorities in the U.S., according to a polling brief from the AAMC Center for Health Justice. The AAMC Center for Health Justice polled 3,207 U.S. adults to gauge their perspectives on climate change, its impacts, and actions that could be taken toward mitigation.AAMC Center for Health JusticeRising Tide…
Dr. Lutricia HarrisonLutricia Harrison has been named interim president of Houston Community College. She served as a clinical assistant professor at the University of Houston-Katy. Harrison holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing from Prairie View A&M University as well as a doctorate in nursing practice from the University of Alabama. #LUTRICIA #HARRISON #Diverse #Issues…
In Baltimore, the Henry Highland Garnet Elementary School is a significant part of the city and the nation’s history. Located in the heart of Baltimore’s Black culture, it is where many of the city’s Black leaders, including U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, began their education. Although the school was closed in the early 1970s…
Home Daily News California attorney faces disbarment over… Lawyer Discipline California attorney faces disbarment over claims he misappropriated $282M in client funds By Amanda Robert July 17, 2024, 1:15 pm CDT (Image from Shutterstock.) A southern California attorney could be disbarred following accusations he stole up to $282 million from as many as 60,000 clients….
Home Daily News Federal prosecutor facing discipline for… Prosecutors Federal prosecutor facing discipline for altering video evidence against anti-Trump protesters By Amanda Robert July 18, 2024, 8:30 am CDT Jennifer Kerkhoff Muyskens is facing scrutiny over the prosecution of defendants charged with felony rioting, conspiracy to riot and destruction of property during the Jan. 20,…
Home Daily News Federal judiciary must ‘establish robust… Judiciary Federal judiciary must ‘establish robust systems’ to handle workplace abuse, study finds By Amanda Robert July 18, 2024, 12:00 pm CDT “The federal judiciary must urgently establish robust systems to handle sexual harassment claims, because clearly its longstanding reliance on the good character and conduct of…
Home Daily News ABA will partner with White House to recruit… Pro Bono ABA will partner with White House to recruit more pro bono immigration attorneys By Amanda Robert July 18, 2024, 1:25 pm CDT (Image from Shutterstock. The Biden administration on Wednesday called on the legal community to increase its pro bono representation of…
Home Daily News Judges often preside over cases with ties… Ethics Judges often preside over cases with ties to families’ interests, new investigation finds By Amanda Robert July 19, 2024, 9:30 am CDT (Image from Shutterstock.) Many judges do not disclose when cases intersect with the financial interests of their families or recuse themselves from…