article thumbnail

Veteran Sues U.S. Government, Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Black Vets

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There is a statistically significant difference in determinations for VA disability benefits 2001-2020, according to the legal clinic. The VA did not track decisions on disability claims before 2001, according to court documents. “The The VA denied an average of 29.5% for white applicants, the suit claims.

article thumbnail

Legends Henry and Shirley Frye Honored with Renaming of A&T Building

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Supreme Court, in 1983, and chief justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court, in 1999, before retiring in 2001. She also worked for the state Department of Public Instruction and retired as vice president of community relations at WFMY News 2 , where she won an Emmy. district attorney.

article thumbnail

Scholarships for Master’s Degrees Abroad

IEFA

The Gilman Scholarship Program was established in 2001 and is named after retired congressman Benjamin A. It is important to pay close attention to the requirements for each scholarship and to follow the instructions carefully. Since its inception, the program has awarded more than 28,000 scholarships totaling more than $60 million.