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Latinx
Hartford Mayor Faults Handling of Trinity College Student Assault
An investigation into the March 4 attack has not produced any arrests, but police are now investigating the possibility that fellow Trinity students beat the victim.
July 4, 2012
African-American
Advocate: For Socially Disadvantaged Students, Early College High School Can Help Ensure College Completion
Early college high schools have become a viable option for those from low-income and socially disadvantaged backgrounds, the spokesman for a Cincinnati-based social enterprise organization writes.
July 1, 2012
African-American
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.
June 24, 2012
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.
June 20, 2012
Latinx
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.
June 17, 2012
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.
June 14, 2012
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.
June 14, 2012
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.
June 12, 2012
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.
June 11, 2012
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.
June 7, 2012
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.
June 4, 2012
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.
June 4, 2012
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.
June 3, 2012
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.
June 3, 2012
Native Americans
Former University of New Mexico Regent Inspires NCORE Audience
Recounting her experiences growing up on a Navajo reservation in New Mexico and the isolating effects of academia on minority students, Sandra Begay-Campbell struck a chord with the women at this year’s NCORE event.
June 3, 2012
African-American
Black Sorority, Fraternity Coalition Launches Anti-hazing Campaign
Alarmed by the recent hazing death of a Florida A&M University band student, a coalition of Black fraternities and sororities joined with Al Sharpton and others in pledging to work harder to end the practice.
May 31, 2012
African-American
Hampton University Lifts Promotion, Tenure Freeze
Trustees of Hampton University voted this month to lift a four-year freeze on promotions and tenure.
May 31, 2012
Asian American Pacific Islander
Asian American Group Files Supreme Court Brief Opposing Race-Conscious Affirmative Action
The 80-20 National Asian American Educational Foundation has filed an amicus brief in support of the plaintiff in the Fisher v. University of Texas case.
May 30, 2012
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