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WSU President: Professor Who Used Racial Term to Face Reprimand

PULLMAN Wash. A professor who used a vulgar racial term while arguing with a student about a political demonstration is likely to face a reprimand, but will be allowed to continue teaching, Washington State University President Lane Rawlins said.

Research Roundup

New studies show workplace diversity has little effect on employee retention rates and minority actors are possibly being discriminated against as the majority of acting roles are specifically available to Whites.

Just the Stats: Minority Student Enrollment At Schools With High-Profile Racial Incidents

Some schools struggle more with their minority enrollment and graduation rates than others. I took a close look at the minority enrollment of Pennsylvania State University, the University of Colorado at Boulder and Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.

Native Americans

Deal or No Deal?

Education at a tribal college for non-Native students is “an awfully good deal for states,” says…

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Perspectives: Oversized Pants, Undersized Goals of Today’s Youth

The dress code of today’s youth is symptomatic of larger problems of what is supposed to be the future generation of doctors, lawyers, scholars and other professionals. The lifestyles and decision-making of an increasingly large numbers of young men, both Black and White, should be called into question. Oversized pants and undersized goals make for a bleak future.

Excelencia Offers Specific Strategies For Boosting Latino College Enrollment

For California to remain economically competitive, higher percentages of Latino students must begin attending Golden State colleges and universities, says a study released today that provides 17 specific recommendations for making that a reality.

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In Memoriam: Bebe Moore Campbell, Diversity Diva

Following Bebe Moore Campbell’s transition into the spiritual realm, many took note of the Washington Post’s earlier appraisal, “If this is a fair world, Bebe Moore Campbell will be remembered as the most important African-American novelist of this century – except for, maybe Ralph Ellison and James Baldwin.” One dimension neglected by Bebe’s recent national coverage, however, is the fact that Bebe was the quintessential positive outcome of a diversity initiative.

American Indians Get Apology from Dartmouth College Head

HANOVER The president of Dartmouth College has apologized for a string of incidents this fall that many American Indian students viewed as racist.

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The Power of Oprah

The Power of Oprah We stand on the shoulders of giants (see “Oprah Headlines Bennett Fund-raising Event,” Nov. 16). What an honor to have her care enough to come and share her time and energy with the students of Bennett and the Triad Community. Anyone can write a check. But to give of your time […]

Scholars Debate Effectiveness of Single-Sex Classes

Leah Hasty was looking to provide a male role model for Black boys enrolled in the Baltimore public elementary school where she was principal…

An Ethnic Studies Evolution

As a student in the Chicana/o studies program at the University of Texas at El Paso…

Native Americans

Deal or No Deal?

Education at a tribal college for non-Native students is “an awfully good deal for states,” says…

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