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Section: Demographics
Native Americans
USD offers computer science at tribal colleges
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – The University of South Dakota will offer its master’s degree in computer science at three tribal colleges next year. The state Board of Regents approved the delivery of the master’s degree online to Sinte Gleska University, Oglala Lakota College and Sisseton Wahpeton College. USD recently received a grant from the National […]
December 22, 2008
Sports
Native Americans Proud of Bradford’s Heisman
Since Sam Bradford won the Heisman Trophy, the most prestigious individual honor in college football, earlier this month, Native Americans have been basking in the glow.
December 21, 2008
LGBTQ+
Poll: Black Voters Not to Blame for California’s Same Sex Marriage Ban
African Americans received much of the blame shortly after California voters banned same-sex marriage last month.
December 18, 2008
Asian American Pacific Islander
Asian Americans Make Progress in Fight for Bilingual Ballot
BOSTON – The struggle to make elections accessible to all residents of Boston, Massachusetts moved forward after the Boston City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to extend fully bilingual ballots to Asian American voters in the city. The council approved a new home rule petition introduced by Boston City Councilor Sam Yoon. It must now be […]
December 16, 2008
Leadership & Policy
Catholic Educators Want More Latinos in Schools
A task force at the University of Notre Dame will look for strategies to get more Latino children into Catholic schools.
December 16, 2008
Latinx
NM Institute Focuses on Hispanic Family Violence
New Mexico State University received a $250,000 grant to create an institute that is addressing issues of domestic violence among Hispanic populations nationwide.
December 16, 2008
Latinx
Hispanic Surgeon on Short List to Head Texas System
The search for a chancellor for the University of Texas System has narrowed to two candidates, including a Hispanic surgeon, Texas newspapers have reported.
December 16, 2008
LGBTQ+
Photo Exhibit Put Back Up at BYU
Portraits of gay Brigham Young University students taken by photography major for a class project are back up at the school’s fine arts building after school officials removed the display.
December 15, 2008
LGBTQ+
‘Day Without a Gay” Participation Spotty
A daylong strike for which people were encouraged to call in “gay” to work to express support for same-sex marriage is drawing spotty participation.
December 10, 2008
Asian American Pacific Islander
Obama Names Prominent Member of Gay Community, Asian American to Environmental and Energy Posts
President-elect Barack Obama has selected a deputy mayor of Los Angeles to lead the White House Council on Environmental Quality, transition officials said Wednesday. On the same day, he also put in motion plans to announce his top pick for Energy Secretary.
December 10, 2008
Native Americans
American Indian Educator Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Henrietta Mann, Professor Emeritus in Native American studies at Montana State University, has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Indian Education Association.
December 10, 2008
Students
Advocates: Economic Stimulus Needed for Education Too
Education groups join chorus of industries asking for government help that will create school repair jobs and keep students enrolled in college.
December 10, 2008
Students
A SPACE OF THEIR OWN
Ethnic-themed dorms offer a supportive environment for minorities, but critics say they stunt personal growth by promoting self-segregation.
December 10, 2008
African-American
Beating the At-risk Odds
Family approach credited as key to Silas Craft Collegians Program’s success.
December 10, 2008
Sports
DRASTIC MEASURES FOR DIFFICULT TIMES
Hit hard by the global financial crisis, colleges are cutting their budgets in ways that prompt fears about access and retention for minority students.
December 10, 2008
Latinx
Foe of Bilingual/Immigration Reforms Exits Congress
U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo, the lightning-rod Colorado conservative, made headlines clashing with Democrats and his fellow Republicans.
December 9, 2008
Students
Coalition Urges Fixes for Dropout Crisis
Education policies that hold high schools accountable and give schools the resources to adequately prepare students for college and the modern workforce are necessary to improve graduation rates, reverse dropout trends, and strengthen the economy, according to a coalition of educational reform and civil rights groups.
December 9, 2008
Students
Iowa Educators Address College Success for Latinos
Schools and colleges can make attending college and succeeding at it a realizable goal for Latino students, but educators and policy makers need to do more to help them, according to a collaborative report from Iowa scholars and a national group of Hispanic educators.
December 9, 2008
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