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Section: Demographics
Asian American Pacific Islander
College Counselors Share Best Practices for Treating Mental Health of Diverse Students
More than ever, American college and university students are seeking counseling and other mental health services to deal with issues like depression and anxiety. At the same time, students of color face additional stress and are less likely to access mental care. Several hundred individuals gathered at the University of Pennsylvania this week to address the issue.
November 15, 2017
African-American
New UNCF Report Details Economic Impact of HBCUs
The United Negro College Fund has published new research about the economic impact that HBCUs have on the nation.
November 14, 2017
African-American
Program Aims to Help Virginia Students Apply to College
RICHMOND — Every public four-year college and university in Virginia will participate in a program aimed at helping thousands of high school students apply to college. During Virginia College Application Week — Nov. 13 through Nov. 17 — participating students are encouraged to submit at least one college application. This year, 66 high schools around […]
November 9, 2017
African-American
Rising Star is Elected Lt. Gov of Virginia
Among the several political races in Tuesday’s election across the nation, one stands out because of its historic and symbolic nature. Lt. Gov.-elect Justin Fairfax was victorious, becoming the second African American politician in Virginia’s history to be elected to a statewide position.
November 8, 2017
African-American
Temple’s Renaming Decision: Africology Becomes a Department
A leading scholar at Temple University was successful in convincing university officials and the Board of Governors to rename the African American studies department to the Africology and African American studies department.
November 5, 2017
Students
Professor Apologizes for Fiery Response to Muslim Student
CINCINNATI — A University of Cincinnati music teacher has apologized for his fiery online responses to a Muslim student who was critical of Donald Trump’s presidency and talked about celebrating freedom and diversity. College-Conservatory of Music assistant professor Clifford Adams wrote a letter late Wednesday to The Cincinnati Enquirer saying he is “deeply sorry” for […]
November 2, 2017
Students
University of Wisconsin Survey: Fewer Underrepresented Students Feel Welcome
MADISON, Wis — Minority, disabled and gay students say they’re having a tougher time surviving on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus than most students, according to a survey the university released Wednesday. The survey found about 80 percent of student respondents said they often felt welcome and respected at UW-Madison. However, only 65 percent of […]
November 2, 2017
Students
Black Students Voice Concerns After Kansas State Racist Incidents
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Black students at Kansas State University voiced concerns about recent racist incidents at a meeting with top school officials on Wednesday night after a car was found near campus earlier in the day scrawled with racial slurs and threats. University spokesman Jeff Morris said the meeting discussed a range of concerns from […]
November 2, 2017
Leadership & Policy
Garnett Stokes Becomes University of New Mexico’s 1st Female President
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The University of New Mexico Board of Regents made history Thursday as it named Dr. Garnett Stokes the first woman president to lead the state’s flagship school. Stokes, the provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Missouri, was among five finalists chosen as part of a national […]
November 2, 2017
Students
University of Hartford Student Faces Bias Charge for Endangering Roommate
An student at the University of Hartford was arrested for allegedly executing several vile acts against her roommate, including mixing body fluids into her roommate’s beauty products and otherwise contaminating her personal items.
November 1, 2017
Students
Studies Show Minimal Socialization Boost for Interracial Dorm Roommates
Some research shows that interracial dorm-room pairings don’t necessarily lead to greater socialization or mixing of students from different racial or ethnic backgrounds.
November 1, 2017
Students
Norwich University Denies Negligence Prior to Reported Sex Assault
NORTHFIELD, Vt. — A private military college in Vermont is denying a student’s claim that it was negligent in its handling of three complaints against a cadet prior to his expulsion for a reported sexual assault. The Times Argus reports that Norwich University in Northfield is being sued in federal court by a former student […]
November 1, 2017
Sports
Pro Athletes Have a Unique Platform and They’re Using It
Certainly, before Colin Kaepernick’s gesture, you didn’t see cameras scanning the crowd to see who was standing and who was sitting.
October 31, 2017
Students
3 Dartmouth Professors investigated for Sexual Misconduct
The New Hampshire Department of Justice on Tuesday announced an investigation of alleged sexual misconduct by three Dartmouth College professors.
October 31, 2017
Students
Notre Dame Ends Free Contraceptive Coverage for Employees
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The University of Notre Dame is ending no-cost contraceptive coverage for employees and students. The South Bend Tribune reports that an email set by the Catholic university on Friday to faculty and staff shows that coverage will end for employees on Jan. 1. Students under the school’s insurance plan will be […]
October 31, 2017
African-American
College of Charleston Probing ‘Racially Insensitive’ Halloween Costumes
CHARLESTON, S.C. — A South Carolina college is investigating social media posts that appear to show students in “racially insensitive” Halloween costumes, the school’s president said. College of Charleston President Glenn McConnell says in a statement that the school’s Division of Student Affairs and Department of Public Safety are probing whether students violated the code […]
October 31, 2017
Students
Professor Investigated for Sharp Responses to Muslim Student
CINCINNATI — The University of Cincinnati is reviewing a music professor’s sharp responses to a Middle Eastern Muslim student who wrote in a class assignment that Donald Trump’s presidency negatively affected her family. Assistant professor Clifford Adams’ written replies on the assignment included: “Review this list of Islamic terrorist attacks and then tell me about […]
October 31, 2017
Students
Trahant Moving Forward With Standing Rock Lecture Series
Native American journalist and professor Mark N. Trahant will organize a previously denied journalism lecture series, bringing reporters who covered the Dakota Access Pipeline at Standing Rock to the University of North Dakota.
October 30, 2017
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