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Professors from several Georgia universities rallied Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, on the Georgia Tech campus in Atlanta against state policies on COVID-19 and tenure.
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On Oct. 12, Georgia Tech professor Carol Senf (center) joined faculty from several Georgia universities on the Tech campus to protest changes to the post-tenure review process. (John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com)
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Emory University President Gregory Fenves speaks at a lectern in front of an image of some of its medical students at a program on Oct. 20, 2021 to kick off the public phase of its $4 billion fundraising campaign. (Eric Stirgus/eric.stirgus@ajc.com.)
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Spelman College students Rimothy Miracle Bennett, 19, a junior, and Jahni Lane-Foster, 18, a freshman, help at a table to collect complaints about student housing conditions and other issues at Atlanta's historically Black colleges. The complaints included mold and mildew in rooms and washers and dryers that don't work. (Eric Stirgus/eric.stirgus@ajc.com)
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A Georgia State professor says "The Chair" on Netflix captures the power of African American professors to use parable to reach students and help them see themselves in the classroom and the world. Actress Nana Mensah plays professor Yaz McKay.
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Carol Senf (center), a Georgia Tech professor in the School of Literature, Media, and Communication rallied with professors from several Georgia universities on Tue., Oct. 12, 2021 at the Keneda Building located on the Georgia Tech campus against changes to the state system’s post-tenure review process they believe will make it easier for administrators to fire them. (John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com)
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University of West Georgia first lady Tressa Kelly reads a portion of a new children's book explaining the origins of its mascot, Wolfie. Proceeds from the book will go to student scholarships. (Eric Stirgus/eric.stirgus@ajc.com.)
University of West Georgia raises money for scholarships with new children’s book
Clark Atlanta University senior Alivia Duncan reads a list of demands from Atlanta University Center students to their schools and federal officials for better housing and student loan debt relief. (Eric Stirgus/eric.stirgus@ajc.com.)
Atlanta students protest for better housing and more funding for HBCUs
First lady Jill Biden applauds Juliana Urtubey, 2021 National Teacher of the Year, at a ceremony to honor the 2021 State and National Teachers of the Year, on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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Georgia Gwinnett College student Alejandro Osorio hands a name tag to Melissa Hernandez from HYPE (Hispanic Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs). Hernandez attended a networking event on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, that is part of the HACER (Hispanic Achievers Committed to Excellence in Results) program. HACER is a living/learning initiative for Latino students, and the Oct. 12 event was an opportunity for students to meet and network with representatives from area corporations and community groups. (Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Georgia colleges seek to fill student needs as Hispanic enrollment increases
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