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Section: Demographics
Latinx
Senator: DREAM Actâs Passage by Congress Would Complete Presidentâs Action on âUndocumentedâ Youth
U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin said Tuesday that the DREAM Act will become law if advocates follow the example set by the Civil Rights Movement.
July 24, 2012
Latinx
Virginia State University Hosts College Prep Program for Latino Students
In addition to providing college preparation advice, the Hispanic College Institute offers high school students the inspiration than they can enroll and succeed in college.
July 22, 2012
Latinx
Forum: Scholar Offers View of 2012 Latino Presidential Vote Outlook
At a Washington forum on Thursday, Stanford political scientist Gary M. Segura described the recent surge in support for Obama among Latino voters as being a case of choosing between the âfrying pan and the fire.â
July 19, 2012
Latinx
Report: California Schools Serving Socially Disadvantaged Students Send Too Few to College
The vast majority of California high schools that serve high numbers of low-income students and students of color do a poor job of sending their students on to college, a new report has found.
July 16, 2012
African-American
James Ammons Leaves FAMU Presidency
Despite announcing his intention to resign this October, Florida A & M University president James Ammons was relieved of his post Monday, after trustees decided to end his once-celebrated tenure promptly.
July 16, 2012
African-American
Morgan State Hosts White House Meeting on African-American Affairs
About 150 people gathered at Morgan State University Friday to pose questions and complaints at a contingent of Obama administration officials who promoted the presidentâs âAn America Built to Lastâ platform.
July 15, 2012
African-American
Jackson, Miss. to Lose Capital City Classic in 2012
Alcorn State University is exercising its rights to have its annual football matchup with Jackson State played in Lorman, Miss. rather than in Jackson where for the past 18 years the game has been known as the Capital City Classic.
July 12, 2012
African-American
Tennessee State University Embroiled in Student Grades Controversy
With more than 100 Tennessee State Univ. students initially given incompletes in two fall courses and those marks later changed to letter grades, officials have clashed over whether school policies were violated.
July 11, 2012
Latinx
Fire Brings Challenges at Washington Stateâs Heritage University
A fire at a private, liberal arts college in Washington state has left school officials scrambling to ensure academics arenât adversely affected for the largely minority students who make up the schoolâs student body.
July 11, 2012
African-American
FAMU President James Ammons Resigns
Florida A & M Universityâs embattled president, Dr. James Ammons, abruptly announced his resignation Wednesday, further complicating the schoolâs scramble to restore its tarnished reputation in the wake of a studentâs hazing death.
July 11, 2012
African-American
FAMU President Resigns in Wake of Hazing Death
The president of Florida A&M University announced his resignation Wednesday, more than seven months after the drum major for the university band died following a hazing incident, CNN reported Wednesday afternoon.
July 10, 2012
Asian American Pacific Islander
Research Initiative to Examine Asian American and Pacific Islander Student Success
Rapid demographic change in U.S. has alerted advocacy organizations of the need to address challenges faced by Asian American and Pacific Islander college students.
July 10, 2012
African-American
âPhasedâ Retirement Plans Accepted by Howard University Faculty Members
Howard University has joined the ranks of institutions offering tenured faculty generous retirement plans in exchange for helping the school better manage its faculty recruitment, retention, and retirement efforts.
July 10, 2012
African-American
Experts: Expanding Age Gap between Whites and Minorities May Increase U.S. Racial Divide
A generation gap in several states between older Whites and younger minorities has race relations experts concerned.
July 9, 2012
African-American
FAMU Deanâs Notes Urged Long-term Suspension of Marching Band
Florida A&M Universityâs dean of students wanted to suspend the schoolâs Marching 100 band for hazing practices three days before drum major Robert Championâs death, according to notes obtained in a public records request.
July 8, 2012
African-American
Fisk University Campaign Falls Short
Fisk University ended its fiscal year June 30 with a balanced budget, although the universityâs enhanced annual fund raising drive this winter and spring fell far short of its ambitious goal of $8 million.
July 8, 2012
African-American
Citing Health Reasons, St. Paulâs College President Departs
The president of St. Paulâs College is leaving the historically Black college in Lawrenceville for medical reasons.
July 5, 2012
Latinx
California DREAM Act âGraduationâ Ceremony Draws Hundreds to San Francisco
Hundreds of young, undocumented immigrants gathered in San Francisco recently to celebrate those given the opportunity to graduate by the California DREAM Act.
July 5, 2012
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