Black IssuesLatinx‘Dean’ of Hispanic Writers Donates Papers to University of New Mexico‘Dean’ of Hispanic Writers Donates Papers to University of New MexicoALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Albuquerque author Rudolfo Anaya, known as the “dean” of Hispanic writers, has decided to donate his papers to the University of New Mexico. “I’m a UNM grad. I taught there. I just think that’s where they belong,” said Anaya, professor emeritus in the […]April 7, 2004HomeBlack Police Officers in the South Still Face Racism, Researcher SaysBlack Police Officers in the South Still Face Racism, Researcher SaysGAINESVILLE, Fla.A “blue curtain” has descended within police departments in the South, bringing to a standstill the progress made by Black officers, University of Florida research has found.The gains of the 1970s and ’80s, when large numbers of Southern law enforcement agencies were desegregated, has […]April 7, 2004StudentsTraining for the Ph.D.Training for the Ph.D.National conference brings together first-generation college students on the road to a doctoral degreeBy Cassie ChewCOLLEGE PARK, Md.From as early as the third grade, Kimberly Sellers knew she wanted to earn a doctoral degree. So year after year, when her father brought home the issue of Black Issues In Higher Education listing […]April 7, 2004HomeNew Report Finds Berkeley Admitting More Minorities Than PredictedNew Report Finds Berkeley Admitting More Minorities Than PredictedFindings provide new platform for debate over affirmative action, ‘comprehensive review’ policySAN FRANCISCOIn an announcement aimed at blunting attacks from its board chairman, the University of California released a study conceding that more Black and Latino students are being admitted to some UC campuses than a statistical […]April 7, 2004African-AmericanExperts Address Influence of AD/HD in Black CommunityExperts Address Influence of AD/HD in Black CommunityA panel of experts voiced concerns to the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) about misperceptions of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) in the African American community during a Capitol Hill briefing last month hosted by Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD). Co-sponsored by Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, and Donna […]April 7, 2004Community CollegesGreenspan: Colleges Can Help Solve Jobs DilemmaGreenspan: Colleges Can Help Solve Jobs DilemmaFederal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan told a congressional hearing last month that support for community colleges is an area where government investment in education has paid off. He said community colleges were likely to provide critical support to boosting job skills in the future as more and more workers […]April 7, 2004Community CollegesAccountability Plan for Higher Education Would Be a Mistake, Report SaysAccountability Plan for Higher Education Would Be a Mistake, Report SaysThe Bush administration’s plan for imposing accountability measures — similar to those in the No Child Left Behind Act — on higher education is wrongheaded, according to a new report by the American Federation of Teachers (AFT).Lawrence N. Gold, the AFT’s higher education director, said […]April 7, 2004StudentsAcademics, Athletics and Life SkillsAcademics, Athletics and Life SkillsAvid Black Issues’ readers know that in early April we honor outstanding students of color who have excelled both in the classroom and on the court, track or field with our annual Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars Awards. The Arthur Ashe edition is a favorite of many scholar-athletes, parents, coaches and […]April 7, 2004HomeProfessional AppointmentsProfessional Appointments © Copyright 2005 by DiverseEducation.comMarch 24, 2004HomeEngaging Students in Their CommunityEngaging Students in Their CommunitySeveral years ago, the question was posed, “How could a school like Pomona College encourage its students to affirm a more socially engaged self?” In answering that question we have developed for our students programs that stress association, allowing the development of relationships and trust. These are essential to the highest […]March 24, 2004Previous PagePage 85 of 431Next Page
