Lydia LumAsian American Pacific IslanderNew Asian American Civil Rights BookA textbook on Asian Americans and civil rights has been published by the University of California, Los Angeles’ Asian American Studies Center Press. Untold Civil Rights Stories is aimed at high school students and college freshmen, officials say, and marks a rare work on the little-discussed topic.July 22, 2009StudentsNew GI Bill Brings New ChallengesWith expanded education benefits for war veterans taking effect in August, public institutions anticipate having to cater to veterans’ unique needs.July 22, 2009StudentsBest & Brightest: From Concerned Alum to PolicymakerWhen Southern Methodist University student Warren Seay Jr. applied for a Truman Scholarship, he wrote the judges about his deep concerns about public education and included troubling data about his high school in the Dallas suburb of DeSoto.July 5, 2009HealthAt the Forefront of Medical Tourism LawImagine undergoing surgery overseas to save yourself money.June 24, 2009HomeLongevity, Loyalty, ResultsWhen Spelman College hired Robert D. Flanigan Jr. in 1970, he figured he would seek opportunities elsewhere in about three years.June 10, 2009Faculty & StaffA Deceiving Label?There’s growing debate among educators on whether the umbrella Asian Pacific Islander label conceals disparities among Asian American students or provides political power in numbers.June 10, 2009StudentsTaking On the Stereotypes: Asian American Basketball Player Excels on the CourtAfter leading his high school basketball team to a state title averaging 15 points a game, the 6-foot-3-inch, 200-pound young man hoped to draw some Division I college scholarship offers.May 27, 2009Leadership & PolicyFirst Lady’s Scheduled Commencement Talk Puts Newest University of California Campus in SpotlightWhen graduating seniors of the tiny University of California, Merced decided to ask First Lady Michelle Obama to speak at their commencement, it seemed like a long shot – at best.May 13, 2009Faculty & StaffA Chancellor’s ChoiceAsk the University of California, Merced chancellor whether he misses teaching day to day, and his answer leaves no doubt: “Yes, I definitely do,” says Dr. Sung-Mo “Steve” Kang.May 13, 2009Faculty & StaffWhen Work Experience Is Not EnoughLegal practitioners find the leap into academia difficult; scholars recommend non-academicians get assistance with the ‘nuanced’ application process.May 13, 2009Previous PagePage 22 of 30Next Page
