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Section: Demographics
Students
Louisiana Colleges Unite in Support of Hazing Prevention
In support of National Hazing Prevention Week, a group of Louisiana colleges and universities have planned a series of events to train a spotlight on the issue of hazing.
September 23, 2015
Latinx
Excelencia Lauds Successful Latino Academic Achievement Programs
The 2015 CelebraciĂłn de Excelencia kicked off Tuesday night with recognition of the 2015 Examples of Excelencia, or programs that are advancing Latino academic success.
September 23, 2015
Latinx
HSIs Coming to Terms with Identity, Mission
As the nation continues to see a rise in the Hispanic population, higher education institutions are looking to identify ways to better serve the students of this population.
September 23, 2015
Sports
Private Rhode Island College Opens Business School in China
A private Rhode Island university is giving Chinese students the chance to earn an American business degree without ever leaving China.
September 22, 2015
African-American
HBCU Presidents Offer Advice to New Leaders
During the White House Initiative on HBCUs’ annual convening held this week in Washington, D.C., a panel of HBCU presidents offered advice to some of their counterparts looking to make a positive impact on the community.
September 22, 2015
Latinx
Frenk Takes the Helm as University of Miami’s First Hispanic President
Dr. Julio Frenk, a physician and advocate for health care, recently assumed the presidency at the University of Miami.
September 21, 2015
African-American
Researchers at Brown Awarded $4.7M for Mindfulness Study
Researchers at Brown University have been awarded a $4.7 million grant to study whether mindfulness can help patients stick with lifestyle changes.
September 20, 2015
Latinx
Mentorships Crucial to Recruitment of Hispanics in Higher Ed
Although there is a lack of organized mentorship groups for minorities, mentorships continue to play a vital role in the recruitment of Hispanics.
September 20, 2015
Faculty & Staff
Arizona State Professor Accused of Plagiarism on Administrative Leave
An Arizona State University history professor accused of plagiarism is on administrative leave, school officials said Thursday.
September 17, 2015
Students
Ohio State Announces a Series of Anti-sexual Assault Efforts
Ohio State University is announcing initiatives aimed at reducing sexual assaults on campus, including mandatory sexual violence awareness training for all freshmen next year.
September 17, 2015
Faculty & Staff
Regents Blast Draft of University’s Intolerance Declaration
Members of the University of California Board of Regents on Thursday blasted a first draft of systemwide principles defining intolerance — saying it fails to address the problem of anti-Semitism on its campuses.
September 17, 2015
Sports
Rutgers Football Coach Suspended for Contact Over Player’s Academic Status
Rutgers University has suspended football coach Kyle Flood for three games and fined him $50,000 for contacting a faculty member over a player’s grade.
September 16, 2015
Students
CBC Panel Takes Aim at Disparity in College Degree Attainment
At the start of the Congressional Black Caucus’ annual legislative conference, a panel, Access to Opportunity: Propelling Black Students, explored the disparity in college degree attainment between Black students and students of other races.
September 16, 2015
African-American
NAACP’s Leader Seeks to Tap into Energy of Youth
Cornell William Brooks is helming the civil rights organization at a time when the group is grappling with how to connect to younger activists while maintaining its historic mission.
September 16, 2015
Students
Many Factors Determine Good and Effective Teaching
There are a combination of qualities that distinguish good professors from poor ones.
September 15, 2015
Faculty & Staff
Weeks Before Hiring, New University of Iowa President Met Search Leaders
Faculty critics said Harreld’s visit, confirmed by the university Tuesday, gives more credence to their claims that he may have been the inside candidate for the presidency all along.
September 15, 2015
Students
Tennessee Promise Scholarship Boosts Community College Enrollment
Tennessee community college enrollment has increased with the state Promise Scholarship availability. Many of the state’s 13 community colleges report increased student enrollment since the beginning of the academic year.
September 14, 2015
African-American
Scholars Want HBCU Jazz Programs to Remain on Center Stage
While performance of jazz remains strong at HBCUs, scholars want to see more degree programs take root.
September 14, 2015
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