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‘We Will Be Watching’ – Algorithms And African-American Life

During my senior year in high school I developed an interest in pursuing a major related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in college, so I signed up for a section of physics taught by a college professor spending his academic leave at our high school.

Native Americans

Report Urges Increased College Support for ‘Invisible’ Native Students

Following the widely reported maltreatment of two indigenous students on a college campus visit last year, the American Indian College Fund initiated a collaborative project that has produced a study recommending ways to improve access, inclusion and equity for Native students seeking higher education.

Native Americans

Observers to Notre Dame: Act Wisely with Columbus Murals

As the University of Notre Dame acts to reduce the visibility of a dozen Christopher Columbus murals that its president says could be culturally offensive, some observers warn the school against missing the boat.

Leadership & Policy

HACU Launches La Academia de Liderazgo

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) has announced the launch of a new fellowship program that seeks to increase the number of Hispanic leaders in presidential positions across higher education.

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Dr. King Deserves More

We have now entered what I and many other scholars of color call, “The High Season.” It’s that period between Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month and Women’s History Month when we are regularly called upon to lend our scholarly expertise to elementary schools programs, university symposia and community banquets. But, Dr. King deserves more than just annual celebrations. His memory deserves a full time commitment to eradicating poverty, abuses of power, sexism, militarism and yes, racism.

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Xavier University to Develop Curatorial Practice and Exhibition Management Program

With the support of a recent Helis Foundation grant, Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) will develop a new master’s degree in Curatorial Practice and Exhibition Management.

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Arts Education Remains Passion for 2007 Emerging Scholar

Dr. Lorenzo Candelaria doesn’t live or work where he did 12 years ago, but the former Diverse Emerging Scholar has remained passionate about the arts education and its potential to reach and inspire underrepresented students.

Concordia University Texas Receives Hispanic-Serving Institution Designation

Concordia University Texas, a small, liberal arts and sciences institution in Austin, is the latest school to be designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.

Asian American Pacific Islander

Cilantro and Prejudice

Cilantro is a good example for showing the stupidity of racial stereotypes. The herb, also known as coriander and Chinese parsley, is a staple in some cuisines to the surprise of diners of varying backgrounds who report it tastes like soap. It turns out that whether you like this seasoning or want to spit it out depends on your genetics — your heritage.

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African-American

Colleges and Universities Commemorate King Holiday

From coast to coast, institutions of higher education are presenting events to celebrate the life and legacy of civil rights legend Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

On Being a Professor with Autism, and Traveling the World to Destigmatize It

People on the autism spectrum have similar characteristics no matter their nationality or race. However, there are great differences in societal awareness, acceptance and appreciation of people on the autism spectrum throughout the world.

African-American

UNCF Receives $500K Grant from Walmart Foundation to Continue its Support of HBCUs

The Walmart Foundation has announced it has given a $500,000 grant to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) to continue its support of historically Black colleges and universities. This grant follows Walmart Foundation’s 11th consecutive year that it has supported the UNCF Institute for Capacity Building. The grant will support UNCF in providing its member […]

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