Black IssuesStudentsTeaching ToleranceTeaching ToleranceWASHINGTON — Many colleges and universities have found that admitting a diverse student body is just the beginning of creating a diverse campus. Without conscious attempts at educating students about how to get along with others, some students may feel threatened or hostile and do things that are destructive to other students and to […]August 18, 1999HBCUsOut of State, Out of FundingOut of State, Out of Funding A growing number of states are adopting new legislation that is forcing some Black institutions to choose between public dollars and loyalty to legacy studentsGREENVILLE, S.C. — As public colleges and universities in the South compete for limited state dollars, the legislators and taxpayers who allocate and provide those dollars […]August 18, 1999StudentsBI What’s NewThe state’s five tribal colleges are collaborating with North Dakota State University to boost interest among American Indian students in math, science, and engineering. The program is designed to motivate Indian children to pursue careers in those fields and then nurture them during their studies at tribal colleges and ultimately NDSU, says G. Padmanabhan, the […]August 18, 1999Leadership & PolicyGarza Takes Leave from ACE to Lead New OrganizationGarza Takes Leave from ACE to Lead New OrganizationWASHINGTON — Hector Garza, vice president of the American Council on Education’s (ACE) Division of Access and Equity programs, will take a two-year leave of absence to start a new organization to encourage partnerships between colleges and elementary and secondary schools.Garza, who also served as director of […]August 18, 1999LatinxPresident Asks Legal Profession to ‘Recommit’ to DiversityPresident Asks Legal Profession to ‘Recommit’ to DiversityPresident Bill Clinton spoke to more than 200 guests in the White House’s East Room last month, calling on them to continue to support diversity in the legal community.“I ask you to recommit yourselves … to fighting discrimination, to revitalizing our poorest communities, and to giving people an […]August 18, 1999HomeThank you so very, very much!Thank you so very, very much!For many, 15 years may not seem to be an incredibly long time. But for those of us in the publishing industry, it is an unusual achievement since publishing is one of the most volatile segments of American business. We are so grateful that Black Issues In Higher Education is […]August 18, 1999HomeHitting Our StrideHitting Our StrideThe trick to aging gracefully is learning to accumulate expertise and wisdom without losing the zeal, daring, and inquisitiveness that gives youth its advantage.In 15 years, this magazine has changed significantly. Looking at it now, it is hard to believe that it began as an eight- page, two-color, monthly newsletter, that was supported […]August 18, 1999LatinxSurveying the Combat ZoneSurveying the Combat ZoneIn 1984, the birth year of Black Issues In Higher Education, incumbent President Ronald Reagan scored a landslide victory over Democratic challenger Walter Mondale. The victory signaled the high mark of conservative political ascendance in the United States. Throughout Reagan’s eight-year tenure, conservative policymakers took aim and fired at policies designed to […]August 18, 1999HBCUsTop of the Top 100Top of the Top 100In 1992, Black Issues produced the first annual Top 100 ranking of colleges and universities. The ranking is based on each institution’s degree production performance among people of color in various degree categories. Over the years, the special reports featuring these rankings have become among our top selling editions. For the […]August 18, 1999SportsProfessional AppointmentsBranch to head Community college ofBaltimore County-ESsexDr. Wayne Branch has been named president of the Community College of Baltimore County-Essex. Previously, he was vice president for student affairs at the Community College of Philadelphia. Branch earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology and art from West Virginia State College Institute; and a master’s and doctorate degrees […]August 18, 1999Previous PagePage 422 of 431Next Page
