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Diversity in higher education has always been a social issue within the United States when it comes to who gets access to the country’s most elite schools. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is considered one of the most elite schools in the country and around the world. This... -
A business school professor at the $48,600/year Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., has been suspended after students complained he made “racist” tweets about Barack Obama and Kamala Harris What We Know: John Tieso, adjunct professor at the University’s Busch School of Business was suspended Monday after the... -
Former President Barack Obama delivered a rousing commencement speech on Saturday to graduates of the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) urging them to “have a vision that isn’t clouded by cynicism or fear”. What We Know: During the two hour “Show Me Your Walk HBCU Edition” virtual... -
Nicholas Johnson, a Canadian student majoring in operations research and financial engineering, has been named valedictorian of Princeton’s Class of 2020, the university announced in a news release. What We Know: “It feels empowering. Being Princeton’s first Black Valedictorian holds special significance to me particularly given Princeton’s historical ties... -
Nampa Christian Schools, a private school in Nampa, Idaho, reopened for in-person classes, Superintendent Greg Wiles told CNN. What We Know: Classes resumed on Monday. The school, which has 730 students from preschool to high school on two campuses, has shortened school days along with passing periods. Gone altogether... -
Where would we be as a society without our educators? Teachers have a difficult and extremely important job for which they do not receive nearly enough praise. Former President Barack Obama did his part in rectifying that by making surprise video calls to three Chicago Public School teachers during... -
Schools and colleges face a major overhaul in how they handle sexual misconduct allegations after Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Wednesday rejected calls to delay the sweeping regulation until the conclusion of the national coronavirus emergency. What We Know: The Title IX rule will offer new rights to accused... -
YouTube is hosting a virtual graduation ceremony with guest stars such as The Obamas, Lady Gaga, and many more. What We Know: The special called “Dear Class of 2020” will feature celebrities including BTS, and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. The festival-like lineup will feature talks on traditional... -
LeBron James will be honoring high school seniors who have had their graduation plans disrupted because of the novel coronavirus. What We Know: It was announced Wednesday that The LeBron James Family Foundation, XQ Institute, and The Entertainment Industry Foundation will put together a one-hour special, Graduate Together: America...
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