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Fire Brings Challenges at Washington State’s Heritage University

A fire at a private, liberal arts college in Washington state has left school officials scrambling to ensure academics aren’t adversely affected for the largely minority students who make up the school’s student body.

Heritage University

African-American

FAMU President James Ammons Resigns

Florida A & M University’s embattled president, Dr. James Ammons, abruptly announced his resignation Wednesday, further complicating the school’s scramble to restore its tarnished reputation in the wake of a student’s hazing death.

Dr. James Ammons

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FAMU President Resigns in Wake of Hazing Death

The president of Florida A&M University announced his resignation Wednesday, more than seven months after the drum major for the university band died following a hazing incident, CNN reported Wednesday afternoon.

Asian American Pacific Islander

Research Initiative to Examine Asian American and Pacific Islander Student Success

Rapid demographic change in U.S. has alerted advocacy organizations of the need to address challenges faced by Asian American and Pacific Islander college students.

Dr. Robert Teranishi

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‘Phased’ Retirement Plans Accepted by Howard University Faculty Members

Howard University has joined the ranks of institutions offering tenured faculty generous retirement plans in exchange for helping the school better manage its faculty recruitment, retention, and retirement efforts.

Wayne Frederick

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Experts: Expanding Age Gap between Whites and Minorities May Increase U.S. Racial Divide

A generation gap in several states between older Whites and younger minorities has race relations experts concerned.

African-American

FAMU Dean’s Notes Urged Long-term Suspension of Marching Band

Florida A&M University’s dean of students wanted to suspend the school’s Marching 100 band for hazing practices three days before drum major Robert Champion’s death, according to notes obtained in a public records request.

African-American

Fisk University Campaign Falls Short

Fisk University ended its fiscal year June 30 with a balanced budget, although the university’s enhanced annual fund raising drive this winter and spring fell far short of its ambitious goal of $8 million.

Fisk University

African-American

Citing Health Reasons, St. Paul’s College President Departs

The president of St. Paul’s College is leaving the historically Black college in Lawrenceville for medical reasons.

California DREAM Act ‘Graduation’ Ceremony Draws Hundreds to San Francisco

Hundreds of young, undocumented immigrants gathered in San Francisco recently to celebrate those given the opportunity to graduate by the California DREAM Act.

Hartford Mayor Faults Handling of Trinity College Student Assault

An investigation into the March 4 attack has not produced any arrests, but police are now investigating the possibility that fellow Trinity students beat the victim.

African-American

Advocate: For Socially Disadvantaged Students, Early College High School Can Help Ensure College Completion

Early college high schools have become a viable option for those from low-income and socially disadvantaged backgrounds, the spokesman for a Cincinnati-based social enterprise organization writes.

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