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Section: Demographics
African-American
Report: Asian-American Subgroups Among Nation’s Poorest
Multiple economic indicators show Southeast Asians, for instance, consistently among the so-called have-nots, according to a new study by UCLA researchers.
June 6, 2013
Students
Asian-American Subgroups’ Higher Ed Status Supported by Latest Disaggregated Data
Heterogeneity and educational disparities have been underscored since the University of California system expanded the number of AAPI ethnicities from eight to 23 on its application.
June 5, 2013
African-American
William and Mary Aims to Atone for Role in Slavery
After investigating its history in race relations and its role in slave labor, the college began “The Lemon Project — A Journey of Reconciliation.”
June 4, 2013
Students
Ohio State President Retires in Wake of Notre Dame Jabs
Gee came under fire for jokingly referring to “those damn Catholics” at Notre Dame and poking fun at the academic quality of other schools.
June 4, 2013
African-American
Freedom Deferred
The 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation was celebrated at the beginning of this year, but, as most scholars know, freedom did not come immediately for most African-Americans who were held in slavery.
June 4, 2013
Students
Hispanic-Serving Institution Tally Increases 14.5 Percent
U.S. colleges and universities meeting the definition of Hispanic-Serving Institutions jumped from 311 schools in 2010-11 to 356 in 2011-12, according to recently published data.
June 3, 2013
African-American
St. Paul’s College Officials Say Closure ‘Temporary’
School will continue to implement a closure plan while it seeks another “strategic opportunity.”
June 3, 2013
Students
Petition Opposes Weber State Program Named for Mormon Leader
A Utah gay-rights organization has started a petition to protest the naming of a new Weber State University program after the second-highest ranking leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who has called homosexual attraction as unnatural and immoral.
June 2, 2013
Disabilties
Deficit Threatens Quarter of Ivy Tech Community College Sites
Mounting budget woes and the need to deal with a $68 million deficit could force Ivy Tech Community College to close up to a quarter of its school sites around Indiana, school officials said.
June 2, 2013
Latinx
Redskins’ Name Fight Shows Diversity Loosely Embraced
If Redskins name change issue is a barometer for real diversity in America, the outlook is not good.
June 2, 2013
Students
MOOCs Morphing Into a Path for College Preparation
The use of Massive Open Online Courses for high school dual enrollment programs and general access to college-level material is seen as potentially huge educational benefit.
June 2, 2013
Leadership & Policy
The Passing of a Cherished Mentor
One of my closest friends and mentors, Dr. Barbara Eleanor Adams, transitioned early last week at the age of 74.
May 30, 2013
Students
NCORE Conference Addresses Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education
In its 26th year, the NCORE conference aims to expand opportunities for underrepresented groups in higher education.
May 29, 2013
African-American
Georgia University Students Save Slave Artifacts from Demolition
The historical Miller Plantation in Savannah, Ga., is a recent example of African-American history being erased for new development. The University of West Georgia will preserve slave artifacts retrieved from the site.
May 28, 2013
Faculty & Staff
Mississippi Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Woolworth Sit-In
Education and Tourism Officials Unveil a Marker to Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Woolworth Sit-In.
May 27, 2013
Faculty & Staff
NISOD Conference Honors Bumphus; Looks at Issues at Community Colleges
The NISOD conference examines professional development opportunities and experiences at community and technical colleges.
May 27, 2013
African-American
President Obama’s Personal Message to Black Men
Last weekend, President Barack Obama’s commencement remarks at Morehouse College were a unique opportunity to address issues facing Black males in America and were indeed a rousing call to action.
May 22, 2013
African-American
Fisk University Begins ‘Renaissance’ With Revamped Board of Trustees
The historic institution has put more members with extensive business and financial experience in key positions as it seeks to preserve its accreditation.
May 20, 2013
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