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Georgetown University students call for immigration reform

On Oct. 13, students from MEChA, a student organization at Georgetown University, voice their support for comprehensive immigration reform, bringing their own stories to a rally at the Capitol.

October 18, 2009

Famed Marching 100 Band May Steal the Show at Miami-FAMU Game

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — When the final whistle blows to end Miami’s game against Florida A&M, Hurricanes coach Randy Shannon will hurry off the field. And then he’ll hurry right back out.

October 8, 2009

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With Olympics Comes Lessons on Race in Brazil

To Dr. Vânia Penha-Lopes, the selection of Rio de Janeiro to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games, the first in South America, is a teachable moment.

October 7, 2009

Rio de Janeiro to host 2016 Summer Olympics

Leadership & Policy

Decision on UND Fighting Sioux Nickname Postponed

The North Dakota Board of Higher Education has postponed a decision on the fate of the University of North Dakota’s Fighting Sioux nickname, saying it wants to give one of the namesake tribes a chance to vote on the issue.

October 1, 2009

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U of ND Faces Deadline on Fighting Sioux Name

Unless the University of North Dakota gets the support of the state’s two Sioux tribes by Oct. 1, which appears unlikely, the South Dakota Board of Higher Education says it must drop the Fighting Sioux as the school’s nickname.

September 27, 2009

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Black Coaching Appointments Paying Dividends

When Miami’s Randy Shannon and Houston’s Kevin Sumlin lead their teams onto the football field Saturday, advocates of diversity in higher education will have much to cheer about.

September 24, 2009

Leadership & Policy

IN MEMORIAM: Dr. Myles Brand

Dr. Myles Brand, who fired Bobby Knight as Indiana University basketball coach and went on to become an NCAA president, died Wednesday of pancreatic cancer at age 67.

September 16, 2009

Swine Flu Causes Stillman to Cancel Home Football Game

Stillman College canceled its home football opener against Clark Atlanta because of swine flu, college officials announced.

September 7, 2009

NCAA Athletes Work Long Hours, Survey Says

If Michigan players complained about spending long hours on football, they were only voicing what many other student-athletes have told the NCAA.

September 3, 2009

SPECTRUM: RACIAL EQUALITY AND SPORTS

University of Maryland, College Park students in Dr. Damion Thomas\’ \”Black Masculinity and Basketball\” class are usually talkative. A rare exception is when Thomas steers them to the subject of the late Len Bias, a UMD basketball star whose talents captivated sports fans nationally.

September 2, 2009

NOTEWORTHY NEWS: UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Retiring Morgan State President Earl Richardson says his school has accomplished a great deal, but could do more with equitable support from the state.

September 2, 2009

Racial Equality and Sports

University of Maryland, College Park students in Dr. Damion Thomas’ “Black Masculinity and Basketball” class are usually talkative. A rare exception is when Thomas steers them to the subject of the late Len Bias, a UMD basketball star whose talents captivated sports fans nationally. Bias died from a cocaine overdose in June 1986, when Thomas’ […]

September 2, 2009

Unfinished Business

Retiring Morgan State President Earl Richardson says his school has accomplished a great deal but could do more with equitable support from the state.

September 2, 2009

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Women of Color Who Work in College Athletics Convening This Week at Rutgers

It’s one of the busiest weeks of the year in college athletics—with classes starting or about to start and training and practice for fall sports in full swing. Yet approximately 40 women of color who work in college athletics will convene at Rutgers University on Wednesday for a mini-forum designed to explore and overcome the barriers facing minority female administrators and coaches.

August 23, 2009

Derrick Rose at the Center of NCAA Allegation

The NCAA is forcing University of Memphis men’s basketball team to give up its wins from the 2007-08 season because of an ineligible player. Chicago Public Radio reports, Chicago Bulls star guard Derrick Rose is believed to be the ineligible player. Rose, a Chicago Public Schools alumnus, had someone else take this SAT test for […]

August 20, 2009

NATIVE SONS

Veteran educators return to lead their embattled alma mater, Central State University.

August 19, 2009

Native Sons

Veteran educators return to lead their embattled alma mater, Central State University.

August 19, 2009

Ferrum College volleyball team earns national academic honor

Ferrum College’s volleyball team is one of 77 NCAA Division III squads which has received a team academic award from the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) for 2008-09. According to the Franklin News-Post, this marks the first time that Ferrum has earned the AVCA’s top team academic accolade. © Copyright 2005 by DiverseEducation.com

August 6, 2009