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Study Notes College-access Barriers Faced By Asian American Students
Despite the pervasive “model-minority” myth of overachieving Asian Americans easily getting into U.S. colleges and universities, a study at the University of California, Los Angeles has found that more Asian American students are facing problems in accessing higher education opportunities than ever before.
October 10, 2007
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George Washington Students Unite After Fake Anti-Muslim Fliers Are Posted
Students at The George Washington University claiming responsibility for anti-Muslim fliers posted around campus this week say their intent was to expose, in a hyperbolic fashion, Islamophobic racism and not to perpetrate it.
October 10, 2007
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New Guide to Find Most Gay-friendly Campuses
Colleges and universities are increasingly finding ways to provide safe and welcoming environments to students of all sexual orientations.
October 9, 2007
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Group Wants Hate-crime Inquiry into Mexican Flag Incident at the University of New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE The New Mexico League of United Latin American Citizens has asked state and federal officials to investigate a University of New Mexico student who is accused of tearing down a Mexican flag.
October 9, 2007
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Cartoon in UK’s College Newspaper Spurs Controversy
LEXINGTON, Ky. An editorial cartoon depicting a bare-chested Black student on an auction block that ran in the University of Kentucky’s student newspaper on Friday has sparked student protest.
October 7, 2007
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Historic Kappa Felony Hazing Case Produces Civil Suit
The criminal trial involving Kappas from Florida A&M University that produced the nation’s first felony convictions for hazing will now be followed by a civil trial. The victim, Marcus Jones, is suing the same five fraternity members named in the criminal case. The national,regional and local chapters of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity also face a potentially multi-million dollar liability.
October 6, 2007
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Group Wants Hate-crime Inquiry into Mexican Flag Incident at the University of New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE The New Mexico League of United Latin American Citizens has asked state and federal officials to investigate a University of New Mexico student who is accused of tearing down a Mexican flag.
October 6, 2007
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The Rise of the Ghetto-Fabulous Party
In a recent article published in Colorlines, Dr. C. Richard King, an associate professor of comparative ethnic studies at Washington State University, and Dr. David J. Leonard, an assistant professor of comparative ethnic studies at Washington State University, argue that the “gangsta” parties could be the culmination of two decades of conservative politics at colleges and the “corporatization” of American universities.
October 4, 2007
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Professional Appointments
Kevin Gover, a professor of law and affiliate professor of the American Indian studies program at Arizona State University, has been named director of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American Indian. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University and a law degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law. Eric […]
October 2, 2007
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Cuban Program to Educate Minority Health Professionals Has Some Americans Going Abroad to Earn Medical Degrees
The idea of becoming a physician never crossed his mind. But when Jose Eduardo De Leon learned of a free medical degree program in Havana, he jumped at the opportunity to apply.
October 2, 2007
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Swastikas, `KKK’ Written on Deaf Student
WASHINGTON A group of students at a Washington high school for the deaf, on the campus of Gallaudet University, scrawled “KKK” and swastikas on a Black student’s body with a marker while holding him against his will, police said Wednesday.
October 2, 2007
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Missouri’s Journalism School
Ten outstanding leaders in the field of journalism will receive one of the industry’s highest awards, the prestigious Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism presented annually by the Missouri School of Journalism.
October 2, 2007
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Asianisation of Campus Fellowships
Students flock to university Christian groups to find solidarity and acceptance, say educators.
October 2, 2007
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Sagging pants among banned clothing at U of West Alabama
LIVINGSTON Ala. The University of West Alabama’s 1,850 students aren’t being forced to wear uniforms, but a new campus dress code stresses what not to wear.
October 2, 2007
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South Dakota’ state-owned universities see record enrollment
PIERRE S.D. Enrollment in South Dakota’s six state-owned universities increased 4 percent this fall, setting another record, the state Board of Regents announced Tuesday.
October 2, 2007
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Haslams donate $10M to UT-Knoxville for academics
KNOXVILLE Tenn. A $10 million gift to the University of Tennessee’s main campus announced Tuesday will be used to support its acclaimed forensic anthropology and Renaissance studies programs, endowed professorships and honors scholarships that include study abroad.
October 2, 2007
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Texas A&M Minority Enrollment Drive Stalls
COLLEGE STATION, Texas A record number of Black and Hispanic students applied and were accepted to Texas A&M University this fall, but their representation in the freshman class remained even with the previous two years.
October 1, 2007
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University of New Mexico freshmen retention rate tops 76 percent
ALBUQUERQUE A record 76.6 percent of freshmen who began their coursework at the University of New Mexico last summer and fall returned for a second year, school officials said Monday.
October 1, 2007
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