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Few Schools Offer Extra Services to Those With Learning Disabilities

Although a growing number of children are being diagnosed with mental and emotional disorders that prevent them from succeeding in college, few colleges have created programs that provide them the help they need to make it in the classroom.

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Faculty & Staff

Black Culture Center Directors Battling Apathy on Campus

The Association of Black Culture Centers says it is at risk of losing its identity in the wake of becoming multicultural centers that might diminish the importance of being African-American.

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Leadership & Policy

No Contract Renewal for MVSU President

The state College Board has decided against renewing the contract of Mississippi Valley State University President Donna Oliver.

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Faculty & Staff

Gallaudet Officer’s Suspension Opens a Firestorm of Protest

Following the decision by Gallaudet University President T. Alan Hurwitz to suspend Angela McCaskill, the school’s chief diversity officer, fierce advocates have sprung up on both sides of the issue.

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Denver Area Doctor Makes Breakthrough on Down Syndrome

Dr. Alberto Costa’s discovery that a drug might help the memory of people with Down syndrome was more than just a breakthrough for him as a scientist.

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African-American

We Could Learn From South Africa’s Success Model

There are 50 million people in the country of South Africa. Of these 50 million, 79% are Black Africans, 9% are White, 9% are Coloured, and 2.5% are Indian. One million of these individuals are in the South African school system, but only 100,000 (10%) qualify for admission to college. Of this number, less than half graduate from college after five years. This statistic contributes to a significant problem in the country—a 25% unemployment rate.

Faculty & Staff

Survey: Minority Faculty Feel More Stress

Concerns about perceived discrimination and personal finance trouble Black and Asian assistant professors more than other ethnicities.

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Deans See Families as Key to Recruiting Hispanic Students

Schools are urged to to get an early start on welcoming Hispanic potential recruits and their families to their campuses.

Veterans in College Say Late Pay From VA Hurting Finances

Exasperated veterans who work part-time for the Veterans Administration while attending college say their paychecks are sometimes weeks late, leaving them in trouble with bill collectors or having to borrow money to avoid eviction.

Education Leaders Say System Needs Overhaul From Kindergarten Through College

U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan says containing college costs, increasing the number of students who earn degrees and limiting time for students receiving government aid are areas of focus.

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Faculty & Staff

Educational Debt, Disenfranchisement Factors in African-American Male Achievement Gap

Experts say academic support is just the beginning of preparation for making the most of opportunities provided by higher education.

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Faculty & Staff

North Carolina HBCU Students Embrace Technology to Discuss Foreign Policy

Faculty members and students from five HBCUs gathered in the battleground state via videoconference to prep for Monday night’s presidential debate.

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