cmaadmin (EDU)Hi this is my profile and bio information.African-AmericanTexas Southern Launches Maritime Degree Program — A First for an HBCUIn an effort to improve diversity in maritime industry, Texas Southern University, using funds from the Port of Houston Authority, has launched a new Bachelor of Science Degree in Maritime Transportation Management and Security — the first undergraduate degree program of its kind at a HBCU.October 17, 2010HomeAP Poll: Students Cooling on ObamaAn Associated Press-mtvU poll found college students cooling in their support for President Barack Obama, a fresh sign of trouble for Democrats struggling to rekindle enthusiasm among many of these newest voters for the crucial midterm elections in three weeks.October 14, 2010African-AmericanObituary: William Arthur “Buddy” BlakeyWilliam Arthur “Buddy” Blakey, 67, whose contributions to and advocacy for public and private Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) spanned more than five decades, died Oct. 13.October 14, 2010StudentsAmid Rampant Budget Cutting, U.S. Colleges Anticipate Tough Academic YearU.S. colleges and universities search for ways to function effectively on fewer resources and adapt to a sluggish national economic recovery.October 14, 2010African-AmericanIn U.S., Hispanics Outlive Whites, Blacks by YearsU.S. Hispanics can expect to outlive Whites by more than two years and Blacks by more than seven, government researchers say in a startling report that is the first to calculate Hispanic life expectancy in this country.October 13, 2010LatinxGeorgia Regents Approve Restrictions for Undocumented StudentsThe state Board of Regents voted Wednesday to tighten policies governing undocumented immigrant applicants to Georgia colleges and universities.October 13, 2010African-AmericanLatino Men See Dramatic Jump as First-year Medical School StudentsWhile the number of first-year enrollees to U.S. medical schools has gradually risen in recent years, the demographic with the most dramatic jump was among Hispanic males whose medical school enrollment increased by 17.1 percent over last year.October 13, 2010StudentsObama Calls on Congress To Make Education Tax Cut PermanentPresident Obama has asked Congress to make permanent the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC), which is set to expire at the end of the year.October 13, 2010African-AmericanNumber of Education Civil Rights Complaints on the RiseThe U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights received nearly 7,000 complaints this fiscal year, an 11-percent increase and the largest jump in at least 10 years, according to data provided by the department.October 12, 2010StudentsPerspectives: Time for Community Colleges To Lead on Diversifying FacultyInclusive student body requires two-year institutions to hire more multicultural faculty to address learning needs.October 12, 2010Previous PagePage 1813 of 3224Next Page