I spoke with @KyungLahCNN about #AffirmativeAction in #HigherEd. Here’s a snippet from @AC360 @CNN.

UCLA classes will move to online instruction until Friday. Although UCLA does not currently have any evacuation orders or warnings, areas less than a mile away from campus are under evacuation order because of the Palisades fire.

I’m re-reading @EddieRCole book for an article I’m working on and apropos of nothing (!) it has me wondering where have all the brave higher ed presidents gone? It feels surreal to read about leaders taking stands at great risk to themselves/their instit. bc they have principles.

Football Wins Third Straight on Homecoming 41-17 Over EIU https://t.co/qRQLY5WpYK

The Dept of Education is excited to host a hybrid event next Tuesday, October 15, with Professor @DavarianBaldwin from @TrinityCollege: “In the Shadow of the Ivory Tower: Rethinking the Community Engagement Model of Higher Education” – learn more/register!

Dean Tomiko Brown-Nagin and her cochair, Eric Beerbohm, were charged with investigating open inquiry at @Harvard. "What we learned was sobering," they write.

Loved watching the cool and erudite Prof. Anthony Jack (@tony_jack) in conversation with my brilliant colleague, Prof. Jallicia Jolly (@jallicia), at @AmherstCollege. They set the tone for what's possible. #ClassDismissed #FirstGen #HigherEd

Breaking News! Prairie View A&M University has reached a historic milestone with enrollment for Fall 2024, welcoming 9,893 students! This surpasses the previous high of 9,516 set in 2018. PVAMU’s success is driven by innovative student support initiatives, paving the way for an⬇️

KFF Health News' @CaraRAnthony sat down with WORLD executive producer Chris Hastings to discuss the origins of the “Silence in Sikeston” project, which explores the impact of a 1942 lynching and a 2020 police killing in the same rural Missouri community.

Greatly enjoying @DavarianBaldwin tell the truth on colleges and universities! It's great to watch your heroes work. Shout to the History Department at @UMassAmherst!

#OnThisDay in 1963, a bomb planted by the Ku Klux Klan ripped through 16th Street Baptist Church killing four little girls. The tragedy marked the third bombing in 11 days in Birmingham, Alabama following the federal order of Alabama school integration. #ANationsStory

THE BUCKET THAT MADE WNBA HISTORY 👏 A'ja Wilson now holds the single-season scoring record with 941 points and counting 🔥 (via @LVAces) https://t.co/acgUJsJHVd

🔥So intense, so important. Check out episode 1 of a new series by @CaraRAnthony "Imagine people who like the world we are in, a world where Black people are oppressed," says @EddieRCole. "Not telling stories...is an easier way to keep the status quo." https://t.co/JqeXtV8ruZ

#OnThisDay in 1915, Carter G. Woodson founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. @ASALH continues to chart the past triumphs and current achievements of African Americans. #APeoplesJourney #ANationsStory

Concern of police violence on UNC's campus — specifically by Captain Holland — has increased as multiple students' complaints have gone ignored. Read the full story: "UNC Police officer remains on force despite accusations of violence toward protesters"

LISTEN: Racism Can Make You Sick @KFFHealthNews' @CaraRAnthony tells how a 1942 #Missouri lynching haunts us and talks with @EddieRCole, @Keisha_Bentley & @EmoryUniversity's Carol Anderson about the health effects of racism and violence #SilenceInSikeston

Beyond honored that #InTheShadow is the book selection for this year's #MITReads! And I look forward to being in conversation with the @MIT community about the work on October 29. If you in the bean during that time, check the website below and please come thru 👇🏿

BREAKING | The share of Black students in Brown University's freshman class dropped 40% compared to last year, while that of Hispanic students dropped 29%. https://t.co/GIUPOzwhBP

We. Had. A. Time. Thank you to @HarvardBooks for hosting #CLASSDISMISSED and to @jarvisrgivens of @hgse for joining me in conversation. And special thanks to all those who came out! #FirstGen

Had a great time discussing #CLASSDISMISSED! Congrats on the new book, @tony_jack.

BREAKING: UNC's Diversity and Inclusion office no longer exists and that programs within the office have been sourced to different departments, according to UNC Student Body President Jaleah Taylor. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. https://t.co/csnY4ahsKr