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Section: Demographics

Leadership & Policy

Tribal Councils Said to Oppose University of North Dakota Appeal

Four tribal councils will pass new resolutions opposing the University of North Dakota’s Fighting Sioux nickname and logo, Story:

August 30, 2005

Minority Enrollment Continues to Rise at University of Tennessee

Minority enrollment continues to rise at the University of Tennessee’s flagship campus Story:

August 29, 2005

African-American

Indiana’s Former All-Black School May Become College Academy

School officials want to turn the city’s first all-Black high school, Crispus Attucks, from a middle school into a college prep academy. Story:

August 25, 2005

Asian American Pacific Islander

University of Michigan Vision Study Says Asians, Whites See World Differently

Asians and North Americans really do see the world differently, according to researchers at the University of Michigan. Story:

August 24, 2005

Native Americans

Sharing A Common Interest

Growing weary of the lack of diversity in philosophy courses, Rutgers professor finds way to generate interest in the discipline among minority students Story:

August 24, 2005

Events

August 24, 2005

African-American

Broadening Perspectives

August 24, 2005

Setting The Record Straight

Dr. Jon Quistgaard is unhappy with the way the national media has portrayed the Red Lake Indian Reservation in northern Minnesota Story:

August 24, 2005

Leadership & Policy

Stepping Forward

As Butler University President Bobby Fong was reviewing applications a few years ago for a national fellows program that grooms future leaders of higher education Story:

August 24, 2005

African-American

Duke Researchers Working to Isolate Glaucoma Gene in Ghana

In his waiting room, Dr. Rand Allingham saw all the evidence he needed of glaucoma’s disproportionate impact on his Black patients Story:

August 24, 2005

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