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Section: Demographics

African-American

Interim Colorado President Suggests Diversity Study

Interim University of Colorado President Hank Brown wants a committee to recommend how to increase diversity following several racial Story:

August 24, 2005

African-American

Church Impacts Political Activism Among Blacks, Expert Says

Religion remains a salient social and cultural institution in the United States. Story:

August 24, 2005

African-American

Wachovia Announces $10 Million Commitment To Black Community Partnerships

Wachovia, which last month apologized for slave ownership by two predecessor banks Story:

August 24, 2005

Faculty & Staff

Lack of Same-Sex Benefits Costly For Pennsylvania Professors, Says Faculty Union

State university professor Dr. Rita Drapkin considers herself a married woman, even though Pennsylvania doesn’t sanction same-sex marriage. Story:

August 24, 2005

Latino Students Lag Behind In Financial Aid For College, Report Reveals

Although the percentage of Latino students receiving financial aid for college is at an all-time high Story:

August 24, 2005

Low Unemployment in the South Contributing to Rise In Hispanic Population

The Hispanic population is growing faster in much of the South than anywhere else in the United States. Story:

August 24, 2005

Native Americans

Perkins Act May Cover More American Indians

More American Indians may be counted for Perkins Vocational and Technical Education programs. Story:

August 24, 2005

College Access and Opportunity Bill Passes House Committee

College would become more affordable for specific groups under amendments to the Higher Education Act reauthorization bill being readied for House consideration this fall. Story:

August 24, 2005

African-American

Black Issues Becomes Diverse

There is more to these four words than meets the eye. Yes, with this edition, Black Issues In Higher Education magazine becomes Diverse: Issues In Higher Education.

August 24, 2005

Native Americans

Polynesians, California Indians May Be Related, Say Scientists

A University of California, Berkeley, lecturer and a professor of anthropology at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo say linguistic Story:

August 23, 2005

Leadership & Policy

NCAA May Bow if American Indian Tribes Support Schools

Two weeks after saying schools that use American Indian nicknames, mascots or imagery to represent their athletic teams could face NCAA sanctions Story:

August 22, 2005

Florida Newspaper Launches Weekly Aimed at Black Community

The Gainesville Sun announced it is launching a weekly newspaper aimed at this college town’s east side and its predominantly Black population. Story:

August 21, 2005

University in Shanghai to Offer China’s First Program in Gay Culture

A university in Shanghai is offering China’s first class on homosexuality and gay culture, and several hundred students have applied for the 100 openings, a professor in charge of the course said this week. Story:

August 17, 2005

Hispanic Population Continues to Grow

Alabama’s Hispanic population continues to grow at a fast rate, according to the latest U.S. Census figures Story:

August 16, 2005

Gay Leaders Seek to Bridge Racial Divide

Each year, Equality Virginia director Dyana Mason kicks off the summer with two road trips Story:

August 11, 2005

African-American

Tracing Your Ancestry to Africa

Barbara Morrison-Rodriguez took three DNA tests in the past five years before African Ancestry in Washington… Story:

August 10, 2005

Senate Joins House in Support of TRIO, GEAR UP Programs

Despite facing a difficult 2006 budget process, Congress has soundly rejected President Bush’s plan to eliminate three early college awareness programs for at-risk youth. Story:

August 10, 2005

An Evolving Identity

For those of you who collect mementos and rare items, you may want to hold on to this edition of Black Issues In Higher Education… Story:

August 10, 2005