Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 8, 2024

Howard University said that it has rescinded the 2014 honorary degree given to rapper and hip-hop mogul, Sean "Diddy" Combs. The university made the announcement on June 7, several weeks after Combs was seen on a 2016 hotel video assaulting his then-girlfriend Cassandra "Cassie" Ventura. "The Howard University Board of Trustees voted unanimously today to accept the return by Mr.

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Higher Education Whisperer

JUNE 8, 2024

Future Disruptions for Australian Universities ReportDr Ryan Young at the ANU National Security College Futures Hub, has prepared "Future Disruptions for Australian Universities" for the Universities Accord Review Panel. The Futures Hub's logo is, appropriately enough a black swan. The accord panel has been advising the Australian Government on the future of higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 8, 2024

Rapper and activist Kendrick Lamar made a surprise visit to Compton College where he delivered the commencement address. Dr. Keith Curry, president of Compton College with rapper Kendrick Lamar. "I wanted to come out here just to tell y'all how much I appreciate y'all. I'm proud of the city of Compton, I'm proud of Compton College, most importantly I'm proud of the graduates out here," Lamar, a native of Compton, told the graduates.

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