Changes in enrollment demographics require faculty to adapt to student needs
INSIDE HIGHER ED — As demographics shift, the experiences of more and more students resemble those of faculty members less and less. How can faculty adapt to ensure these students succeed in a suddenly changing world, and how can institutions help?
Read More about Changes in enrollment demographics require faculty to adapt to student needsNorthwestern Law Black Law Students Association hosts events dedicated to entrepreneurship, advocacy, and community
NORTHWESTERN PRITZKER SCHOOL OF LAW — The Black Law Students Association (BLSA) at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law held several events dedicated to black entrepreneurship, advocacy, and community the week of February 24. The week’s theme, “The Marathon Continues,” was a nod to the late rapper Nipsey Hussle, whose life’s work was dedicated to black empowerment…
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ALBANY LAW SCHOOL — A traveling exhibit celebrating the centennial anniversary of the 19th Amendment’s ratification will make a timely stop at Albany Law School during both Kate Stoneman Day and Women’s History Month.From March 16–31, 2020, the six-banner showcase, “100 Years After the 19th Amendment: Their Legacy, and Our Future,” from the American Bar Association (ABA) Standing…
Read More about Albany Law to host ABA traveling exhibit on ratification of the 19th amendmentDuke Law dean Kerry Abrams discusses importance of diversity in education leadership
DUKE TODAY — Today, women make up roughly 62 percent of the education, legal, community service, media and arts industries, and 73 percent of health practioner and technical occupations. At Duke, women comprise 66 percent of the workforce. To commemorate Women’s History Month, here are some reflections from Duke women in leadership.
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FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY LAW — At the 2020 Inaugural Eleventh Judicial Circuit Black History Month Program, Professor H.T. Smith, founding director of the FIU College of Law Trial Advocacy Program, honored the life and career of pioneer judge and civil rights activist Judge John David Johnson, and commemorated Judge Johnson’s legacy with the unveiling of a bronze bust…
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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER — Renee Knake, the Joanne and Larry Doherty Chair in Legal Ethics at the University of Houston Law Center, will discuss her research from her upcoming book, “Shortlisted: Women in the Shadows of the Supreme Court.” The work details the stories of nine women who despite being qualified, were passed over for the nation’s…
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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER — The Black Law Students Association presented a panel of three public interest lawyers who provided personal anecdotes and challenged misconceptions about the field recently at the University of Houston Law Center. Panelists were Labor & Employment Staff Attorney Kourtney Collins ‘18 from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Assistant County Attorney…
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PENN STATE DICKINSON LAW — Danielle M. Conway, dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law, Penn State Dickinson Law, was named to Lawyers of Color’s Power List by the Lawyers of Color Foundation—a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting diversity in the legal profession and advancing democracy and equality in marginalized communities. The Power List recognizes the…
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UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF LAW — The University of Pittsburgh School of Law and the law offices of Dickie, McCamey & Chilocate, P.C. are excited to announce a new scholarship offering to Pitt Law’s second-year students, The Dickie McCamey Diversity Scholarship. The Dickie McCamey Diversity Scholarship will provide tuition support for diverse second-year law students who demonstrate merit and the potential…
Read More about Pitt Law launches diversity scholarship for first- and second-year studentsUniversity of Virginia Law Black Student Association named Mid-Atlantic chapter of the year
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — The University of Virginia School of Law chapter of the Black Law Students Association won chapter of the year at the Mid-Atlantic BLSA convention, held Feb. 5-9 in Philadelphia.In addition, member Rachel Barnes J.D.-MBA ’21 was elevated to national BLSA chair in November.
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