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Rev. Jackson Debunks ‘Post-Racial’ Idea at Minority Legal Scholar Conference

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights leader who twice ran for president, mocks the notion that the mere fact that a Black person is sitting in the White House means the nation has entered a “post-racial” era.

Bernie Milano Maintains Long-term Focus on Minority Doctorate Program

In an exclusive interview with Diverse, KPMG Foundation President Bernie Milano discusses the state of affairs at The PhD Project and what lies ahead for the storied initiative.

Latino Higher Education Group Launches College-completion Campaign

Excelencia in Education’s Ensuring America’s Future by Increasing Latino College Completion campaign seeks to align itself with the Obama Administration’s goal of making the United States the most college-educated nation in the world by 2020.

Best & Brightest: Temple University Grad Continues Public Health Advocacy

Kelly Lopez credits Temple University with allowing her to create Chicas in Charge, a five-week program in Reading, Pa.,that helps Latina girls ages 14 to 17 learn about preventing sexually transmitted diseases and teen pregnancy.

Chicas in Charge group

After Voluntary Deportation, Arizona State Grad Returns as U.S. Resident

Oscar Vazquez knew he was taking a risk when he returned to Mexico for the first time in his adult life, starting what could have been a years-long odyssey to earn legal U.S. residency.

Sen. Dick Dubin, D-Illinois

Charter Schools Touted as Effective College Prep Option for Latinos and English Language Learners

When it comes to preparing Latino students and English Language Learners for college, look for America’s burgeoning charter school movement to try to play a critical role in the coming years.

Richard Groff is the president and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools.

African-American

Poll: Expectations of Sending Children to College Growing Among U.S. Parents

With increasing numbers of parents expecting their children to go to college, K-12 educators must devote greater effort into putting effective teachers in classrooms who can help turn higher education dreams into reality, experts said Wednesday at a Gallup poll education forum.

State Initiative To Expand College Adviser Reach Into Texas High Schools

Texas high school students needing help in learning the ropes to reach college can get higher-education advice as part of a nationwide public service project.

Generation TX trademark

African-American

ACT Scores Dip, But More Students College-ready

Average scores on the ACT college entrance exam inched downward this year, yet slightly more students who took the test proved to be prepared for college, according to a report released Wednesday.

Cynthia Schmeiser.

Faculty & Staff

Purdue’s Córdova Leads University Into Firm Embrace of Diversity

Purdue University president France Córdova’s initiatives have boosted minority and female representation among administration and students, but the institution has a long way to go.

Poll: Hispanic Immigrants Hold High Hopes for Life in U.S.

Marlen Lopez cleans offices in Maryland to pay her bills and hasn’t seen her 8-year-old son in three years after leaving him behind in El Salvador. Yet she is happy with her job and confident her son will one day graduate from college in the U.S.

Dr. Gary Segura

Faculty & Staff

NSSE Data Helps Institutions Foster Minority Student Success

Founded 11 years ago at Indiana University, the National Survey of Student Engagement program has grown in size and influence. Its annual results are widely reported in the media.

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