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Enrollment Up 24 Percent at College on Navajo Nation

Enrollment is up at the country’s first tribally controlled college.

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Urban Colleges Dealing With Unique Retention Issues

No sprawling campus, a majority of commuter students, many first-generation college students and the necessity to work make retention and graduation efforts especially challenging at urban institutions.

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California Professor Cancels Religious Freedom Speech at BYU

A California professor who was set to speak at Brigham Young University canceled after learning how the school treats Mormon students who lose their faith.

Race a Factor in Access to Education in Latin American Diaspora

Public policy in the nations of the Western Hemisphere has been an accomplice to the attitudes that persist.

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U. of La Verne Board Chair Sees Reflection in Latino Students

National Hispanic Heritage Month holds significant value for millions of Americans each year. It is a time to celebrate our culture as well as our contributions and influence on the United States.

Economic Crisis May Sink Education in Puerto Rico

The economic crisis in Puerto Rico has caused some leaders to consider making significant cuts in education.

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Controversy over Flying Confederate Flag in Public Places Not Waning

History professor says as long as the Confederate flag continues to fly in public spaces, it signals that the sense of democracy in the United States is “hollow” and does not extend to all people.

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Suicide Heavily Impacts LGBTQ, Native American Youth

When it comes to suicide prevention, awareness and support can’t be limited to just one month.

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Diverse on the Go

VP for Business Development/Technology Ralph Newell and Advertising Account Manager Ndjia Kakumba are representing Diverse at the CUPA-HR Annual Conference at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek in Orlando. You can find them at booth #308.

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$5.3M in Grants Issued to Combat Native American Education ‘Crisis’

The Departments of the Interior and Education announced that $5.3 million in grants will go to Native American tribal organizations to help improve college readiness among tribal youth.

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Faculty & Staff

WANDA K. LAWRENCE

WANDA K. LAWRENCE has been appointed chair of the Department of Nursing at North Carolina Central University (NCCU). She was a full professor at Winston-Salem State University. Lawrence earned a bachelor’s from NCCU, a master’s from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a doctorate from Capella University.

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