Black IssuesDisabiltiesWSSU’s New Degree in Rehabilitation Studies Is Among the First in StateWSSU’s New Degree in Rehabilitation Studies Is Among the First in State WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.When Winston-Salem State University began its new Bachelor of Science degree program in Rehabilitation Studies this month, it became one of the first of its kind in the state. WSSU undergraduate Rehabilitation Studies is a comprehensive professional assistance program to help the […]January 15, 2003Leadership & PolicyHampton President To Take a Year’s SabbaticalHampton President To Take a Year’s Sabbatical HAMPTON, Va.Hampton University President William R. Harvey is taking a sabbatical after 25 years in office to work on a book, school officials said. Harvey could begin his time off next July, said Provost JoAnn Haysbert, who will lead the private university during his absence. Harvey is taking […]January 15, 2003African-AmericanPenn State Joins Efforts To Research Era of Trans-Atlantic Slave TradePenn State Joins Efforts To Research Era of Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade University Park, Pa.The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade — the forced migration of approximately 12 million people, and the death of many more in war and captivity, over the course of 400 years — changed the face of the world, creating the Western Hemisphere we know […]January 15, 2003HomeStetson Law Professor Criticizes School’s Lack of DiversityStetson Law Professor Criticizes School’s Lack of Diversity GULFPORT, Fla.A White professor at Stetson University’s College of Law is attacking the school’s record on recruiting minority students, and believes school officials are punishing him for his opinion. An article written by Mark Brown, 43, was published in Temple University’s law review and contends that Stetson […]January 15, 2003HomeEmory May Lose Rare Collection of Lynching PhotosEmory May Lose Rare Collection of Lynching Photos ATLANTAA rare exhibit of lynching photographs may be leaving Atlanta for good. Frustrated with its caretaker, Emory University, the collection’s owner recently drove to the Emory library and loaded boxes of lynching photos and other material not part of the exhibition at the Martin Luther King Jr. […]January 15, 2003Leadership & PolicyMorris Brown May Seek Accreditation With Another AgencyMorris Brown May Seek Accreditation With Another AgencyOfficials plan to cut jobs, start fund-raising campaign to save school ATLANTAMorris Brown College will seek accreditation from another agency if it loses an appeal of its loss of standing with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, says president Dr. Charles Taylor. Taylor said being accredited with […]January 15, 2003SportsStudy: Many Bowl Teams Fail to Make the GradeStudy: Many Bowl Teams Fail to Make the Grade ORLANDO, Fla.College football teams playing in this season’s bowl games may be high scorers on the field, but a new study reveals the opposite may be true off the field, particularly when it comes to graduation rates. The study, “Keeping Score When It Counts: Graduation Rates […]January 15, 2003HBCUsNew Education Department Office To Support InnovationNew Education Department Office To Support InnovationBy Charles Dervarics The U.S. Department of Education is creating an Office of Innovation to become the “entrepreneurial” arm of the agency, promoting new ideas and strategies. Nina Rees, former aide to Vice President Dick Cheney, will be deputy secretary in charge of the Office of Innovation and Improvement. […]January 15, 2003HomeLott Fallout Has Implications for Higher EducationLott Fallout Has Implications for Higher EducationAffirmative action discussions may influence Supreme Court’s review of Michigan caseBy Charles Dervarics The uproar over remarks by Sen. Trent Lott, R-Miss., and his ensuing resignation as Senate majority leader is beginning to affect another high- profile race issue — the Supreme Court’s review of the University of Michigan […]January 15, 2003LatinxGovernment Seeks Public Input on Higher Education ActGovernment Seeks Public Input on Higher Education ActBy Charles Dervarics The U.S. Department of Education is seeking public input on the Higher Education Act and beginning to share some of its ideas about how to improve the law. The department on Dec. 20 requested public comments on issues such as Pell Grants, college work/study, TRIO […]January 15, 2003Previous PagePage 177 of 431Next Page
