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Section: Demographics
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
‘Phased’ 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 Dean’s Notes Urged Long-term Suspension of Marching Band
Florida A&M University’s dean of students wanted to suspend the school’s Marching 100 band for hazing practices three days before drum major Robert Champion’s 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 university’s 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. Paul’s College President Departs
The president of St. Paul’s College is leaving the historically Black college in Lawrenceville for medical reasons.
July 5, 2012
Latinx
California DREAM Act ‘Graduation’ 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
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
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