Lydia LumLeadership & PolicyPublic Roles, Private LivesUniversities have become cognizant of the independent lives of presidential spouses, but it’s still a role these “accidental ambassadors” must grow into.August 20, 2008HomeGetting to Know Chia Youyee VangWhen her book Hmong in Minnesota published earlier this year, Dr. Chia Youyee Vang wasn’t surprised the ethnic press ran reviews and announcements of it. Instead, what struck her was how much attention it drew from mainstream broadcast and print media.August 6, 2008Faculty & StaffWhen Sports and Politics CollideAlong with showcasing the world’s best athletes, the Olympics offer a unique glimpse into history and race relations.August 6, 2008HomeWhat’s Not Funny About the Funny Pages?Artists say it’s still an uphill battle getting editors to believe that a comic strip with minority characters can gain a mainstream following.July 23, 2008Faculty & StaffA Quick Rebound? Not So FastIn the post-Hurricane Katrina era, the future remains uncertain for New Orleans college athletics.June 25, 2008Faculty & StaffCollegiate Athletics in New Orleans Struggle to Rebound Post-Hurricane KatrinaEddie Francis bursts out laughing when he recounts his unexpected coaching debut for Southern University at New Orleans earlier this semester.June 24, 2008SportsIMPACT PLAYERSGolf grew in popularity in Seoul after it held the 1988 Olympics, and now U.S. college coaches are witnessing the emergence and competitiveness of Korean golfers.May 28, 2008Asian American Pacific IslanderAsian Americans Largely Ignored by PresidentialDespite feverish efforts by presidential candidates to grab voters’ attention, they, along with public opinion pollsters and mainstream news media, have largely ignored Asian Americans so far, several political scientists say.May 28, 2008SportsGetting to Know Derek InouchiGrowing up in Honolulu, Derek Inouchi followed University of Hawaii sports with a passion, collecting team media guides the way other kids collected baseball cards and comic books.May 14, 2008Leadership & PolicyForming a Pipeline To the PresidencyMany efforts have helped increase the number of women and ethnic minorities in college presidencies, but Asian Americans have not kept pace.May 14, 2008Previous PagePage 25 of 30Next Page
