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NAACP urges Black student-athletes to reconsider attending Florida universities Florida public colleges have eliminated DEI programs Black student-athletes play large part in college sports Associated Press Tue 12 Mar 2024 11.58 GMT Share Black student-athletes should reconsider attending public colleges and universities in Florida, the NAACP said in a letter to the NCAA president, Charlie Baker, on Monday. The letter was in response to the University of Florida and other state schools that have eliminated their diversity, equity and inclusion programs. It was also addressed to current and prospective student-athletes. The NCAA is college sports’ largest governing body. University of Florida terminating all diversity, equity and inclusion positions Read more “This is not about politics,” the letter read. “It’s about the protection of our community, the progression of our culture, and most of all, it’s about your education and your future.” The letter was signed by NAACP na...

Universities consider firing staff and cutting courses as foreign student enrolments plummet Report finds at least 15 universities in the UK have announced job cuts Alisha Rahaman Sarkar Related: University Strikes: Staff protest at University and College Union HQ Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Email I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy notice Hundreds of university staff are at risk of being fired as educational institutions scramble to cut costs following a substantial drop in the number of foreign students enrolling on courses. University chiefs have warned of a range of cuts, from shutting down courses to shedding teaching staff, as the institutions are pushed into deficit, The Times reported. This academic year, at least 15 universities in the UK have announced job cuts and additional cost-saving measures in an effort to salvage their finances. Earlier in March, more than 120 staff at Sheffield H...

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"We Will Ground Universities": SSANU and NASU Declare as They Embark on Nationwide Strike During the strike, essential university services such as registry, bursary, works and maintenance, security, and students' affairs have been disrupted as SSANU and NASU members withdraw their services. AKACHI NOELAKACHI NOELMar 18, 2024 - 10:190         "We Will Ground Universities": SSANU and NASU Declare as They Embark on Nationwide Strike Muhammed Ibrahim, the National President of SSANU, disclosed on Sunday the unions' resolve to commence the strike, citing the Federal Government's failure to address their grievances regarding four months' unpaid salaries. Despite assurances from the Minister for Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, of government consideration, SSANU and NASU proceeded with their industrial action, accusing the government of neglecting their plight. READ ALSO:Nigerian Woman Excels in Law School, Attains First-Class Honors, Called to Bar as Lawyer ...

University of Lagos Academic, Professor Tunde Ope-Davies, appointed to ALMEDA Advisory Board - School News Updates  University of Lagos Professor, Tunde Ope-Davies, Named to ALMEDA Advisory Board Professor Tunde Ope-Davies from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has been appointed to the Advisory Board of the African Literary Metadata (ALMEDA) project, sponsored by the European Research Council. Chris Oyeoku OkaforChris Oyeoku OkaforMar 15, 2024 - 18:410         University of Lagos Professor, Tunde Ope-Davies, Named to ALMEDA Advisory Board Professor Tunde Ope-Davies, a distinguished member of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), has been appointed to the Advisory Board of the African Literary Metadata (ALMEDA) project. RECOMMENDED: UNILAG Student Secures Coveted Spot in Swiss Residency Program, Headed to Switzerland with 11 Others ALMEDA, a pioneering 5-year research initiative sponsored by the European Research Council (ERC) under the Europea...

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