Martin Named North Carolina A&T Chancellor

Dr. James Martin II has been elected chancellor of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors. Dr. James Martin II“Our students, faculty, staff and alumni are on an incredible ascent, having accomplished so much in recent years,” said Martin, who succeeds retiring Dr. Harold Martin Sr.,…

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North Carolina A&T Receives $20M Gift from Anonymous Donor

Kenneth E. Sigmon Jr.North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has received a $20 million gift from an anonymous donor. “We are deeply honored and grateful for this extraordinary gift,” said Kenneth E. Sigmon Jr., vice chancellor of University Advancement. “This generous support will provide crucial resources to our students, faculty and programs, ensuring that…

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NCAA Launches Collab with Meta on NIL Empower Program

A new NCAA-Meta collaboration has launched a program to help women maximize their name, image and likeness (NIL) endeavors as college athletes. Charlie Baker“This is a great opportunity for women college athletes to enhance their personal brand, directly engage with college sports fans and make connections for their future,” said NCAA President Charlie Baker in…

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VIDYANIDHI REGE | Diverse: Issues In Higher Education

Dr. Vidyanidhi “Vinnie” RegeVidyanidhi “Vinnie” Rege has been named dean of the Bristol Community College New Bedford Campus. He served as the dean of dusiness and experiential education. Rege Dr. Rege holds a bachelor’s degree in hotel, restaurant, and catering management from the Baltimore International College, a master’s in service management from the Rochester Institute…

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VICKY WOOD | Diverse: Issues In Higher Education

Dr. Vicky WoodVicky Wood has been named president of Trident Technical College in Charleston, South Carolina. She serves as president of Washington State College of Ohio in Marietta, Ohio. Wood holds an associate degree in business from Marion Technical College, a bachelor’s degree in business education from Ashland University, a master’s in education from Bowling Green…

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Hardrick Steps Down as Florida Memorial President

Florida Memorial University President Dr. Jaffus Hardrick has resigned from his post at the small, private historically Black university. University officials said that Hardrick stepped down because of a health issue. Dr. Jaffus HardrickWilliam C. McCormick is expected to serve temporarily as interim president of the university until the Florida Memorial Board of Trustees fills…

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Study: Law School Debt Weighs Down Many

In its latest report regarding higher education’s return on investment (ROI), Georgetown University’s Center for Education and the Workforce (CEW) has analyzed 186 law schools and found at nearly one-in-five law schools, graduates’ net take-home pay after student loan payments averages at $55,000. Four years after completing law school, students still owe roughly $120,000 in…

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