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Setting the Course for Future Physicians

University of Florida has become a leading producer of African-American graduates who go on to become medical doctors.

University of Florida

Asian American Pacific Islander

‘Model Minority’ Myth Dispelled at AAPI Summit

At third annual Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund Higher Education Summit Wednesday in Washington, scholars discussed the importance of a culture of service and inclusion on campus.

White House Makes New Move on Immigration

President Obama announced plans to spare young undocumented immigrants from deportation in a move that could allow 800,000 students to stay in the country and seek employment.

President Barack Obama

African-American

Commentary: Latest Assault on Black Studies Reaffirms Its Relevance

The lack of critical attention to the needs of all Americans obscures the ability of some to see how studying ways to make the lives of Black people better may actually help all people, writes psychology professor Brandon Gamble.

Dr. Brandon Gamble

African-American

From Harvard to HBCU, Scholar Stays Committed to the Cause

Dr. Huijun Li leaves Harvard for historically Black Florida A&M University to enhance diversity component of research on mental health disparities.

African-American

Emory Professor Natasha Trethewey Named 19th U.S. Poet Laureate

Pulitzer prize-winner Natasha Trethewey, an English and creative writing professor at Emory University in Atlanta, has been named the 19th U.S. poet laureate.

Natasha Trethewey

Asian American Pacific Islander

Professor’s Textbook Explores Rich History of Koreans in America

With chapters authored by a distinguished assembly of scholars, Koreans in America brings together discussions of history, personal essays, demographic information and other research.

Koreans in America

African-American

FAMU President James Ammons Gets No-confidence Trustees Vote

The president of Florida A&M University received a no-confidence vote Thursday from school trustees for his handling of a school hazing death, but he said afterward that he won’t resign.

African-American

Morehouse Medical School Chair Created on Sexuality and Religion

The Morehouse School of Medicine is creating what is being called the first endowed chair on sexuality and religion at a U.S. medical school.

Dr. David Satcher

African-American

FAMU President Proposes Sweeping Anti-hazing Regulations

Florida A & M University seeks to impose significant new rules governing hazing issues across the campus as well as the participation and conduct in its world-famous music ensemble.

Asian American Pacific Islander

Dr. James Hirabayashi, Pioneering Ethnic Studies Scholar, Dies at 85

Dr. James Akira Hirabayashi, an ethnic studies pioneer whose scholarly family is closely connected to the U.S. internment camps of World War II, has died – not long after producing a final book on the subject.

Dr. James Hirabayashi

African-American

UNCF Launches Annual Student Leadership Conference

Late last week, 34 UNCF scholarship recipients attended a leadership training institute in Washington, D.C. to gain preparation for the internships in various firms and organizations at which they will work this summer.

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