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Diverse on the Go
Diverse Senior Writer Jamal Watson is attending and moderating a panel at the 2nd Annual Black Doctoral Network Conference in Philadelphia. The event continues through Saturday.
October 7, 2014
Students
HSI Advocates Question Relevancy, Accuracy of College Ratings Systems
Though the administration has said that its proposed ratings system will be designed to reward institutions that successfully serve minorities and low-income students, representatives from HSIs nevertheless expressed some misgivings about the plan.
October 7, 2014
Students
School Bets Video Game Scholarship Can Draw Talent
CHICAGO â As a teenager, holed up in his bedroom, illuminated by the glow of his laptop, Youngbin Chung became addicted to video games. Ten-hours-a-day addicted.
October 6, 2014
Students
HSI Leaders Urged to Make Voices Heard When it Comes to Funding
Luis Maldonado, chief advocacy officer at the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, said of political engagement: âIf youâre not at the table, youâre on the table.â
October 6, 2014
Students
Scuffles Break Out as Hong Kong Protests Face Clear-Out
Police armed with pepper spray and batons clashed with pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong, as fears grew Sunday that officials would use force to clear key streets by the beginning of the work week.
October 5, 2014
Students
Rodriquez Continues to Make Parentsâ Investment in Education Pay Off
New president of Queens College of The City University of New York hasnât forgotten his roots and remains committed to being an agent of change.
October 5, 2014
Students
Can Focusing on Workplace Skills Increase College Completion Rates?
In spite of controversy, community colleges and businesses at a conference in New York say the answer is yes.
October 5, 2014
Students
Experts: âOpportunity Gapâ Key Impediment to Black Male Academic Achievement
Scholars at the International Colloquium on Black Males in Education say there has been a failure to provide the resources and exposure students need to be successful.
October 5, 2014
Students
Experts Recommend Taking Control of Student Debt on the Front End
Representatives of colleges and universities and innovators in education and the workplace gathered this week at the The Economistâs Higher Education Forum to examine issues that included reducing student debt and increasing college completion rates.
October 2, 2014
Students
Ohio State Studentâs Jaunt onto Football Field Costs Him Scholarship
A student who ran onto the field during an Ohio State football game and was body-slammed by a coach is losing his scholarship amid his court case.
October 1, 2014
Students
Diverse Conversations: The University Presidency and Athletics
Having a world-class athletic program can be a great source of pride for a president and his or her institution, and can galvanize current students and alumni alike.
October 1, 2014
Students
Learning From Minority-Serving Institutions
The success of all students needs to be anchored in a shared understanding among all stakeholders that it is long past time to abandon the âone-size-fits-allâ view of students.
September 30, 2014
Students
New Center Seeks to Boost Knowledge, Interest in Hispanic-Serving Institutions
Seeking to address a gap in knowledge about Hispanic-serving colleges nationwide, a leading research group on Tuesday launched a virtual data center to provide key information about these institutions as well as promising practices in serving Latino students.
September 30, 2014
Students
Ghost Tales For Scholars
With Halloween on the horizon, October brings to mind ghost stories, preferably told on a cool night sitting around a campfire in the deep, dark woods. Ghosts have long been associated with Halloween, which has its origins in a pagan holiday honoring the dead and evolved into the Christian observances of the vigil of All Hallowâs Eve, Oct. 31, All Hallowâs or All Saints Day, Nov. 1 and All Soulâs Day, Nov. 2., which also honor the departed.
September 30, 2014
Students
Lane College Plans Layoffs
JACKSON, Tenn. â Lane College President Logan Hampton says he must cut staff to align expenses with current revenues.
September 29, 2014
Students
Special Focus: Hispanic Heritage Month
This issue contains a special focus on Hispanics in higher education in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. We highlight the top universities for graduating Hispanic students in bachelorâs, masterâs and doctoral degrees.
September 25, 2014
Students
Experts: HBCUs Need to Start Prepping Potential College Students
HBCUs and Predominantly Black Institutions should drill deeper into the K-12 systems in order to better prepare students for the demands of a college education.
September 25, 2014
Students
University of Southern California Inviting Neighbors Over for Education
USCâs Neighborhood Academic Initiative grooms high school students at the Foshay Learning Center, not far from the universityâs main campus in southern Los Angeles.
September 25, 2014
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