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Section: Demographics
Faculty & Staff
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Professors Examine Winter Driving
People who were perfectly fine driving on snow at the tail end of winter go sliding all over the streets and highways when the first snowfall makes things slippery the next winter.
November 26, 2014
African-American
AACTE: New Federal Regulations Could Set Back Teacher Prep
WASHINGTON â Although the Obama administration says its newly-proposed teacher preparation regulations are meant to spur âcontinuous improvement,â the leader of the association that represents college-based teacher preparation programs says the proposed rules could have the opposite effect.
November 26, 2014
Native Americans
Oklahoma State University Trying to Open STEM Door to More Native Americans
The newly created Office for the Advancement of Native Americans in Medicine and Science, headed up by Dr. Kent Smith, a professor of anatomy, is reaching out to the 39 federally recognized tribes of Oklahoma.
November 25, 2014
Native Americans
For Americans Fighting to Reclaim Their Culture, Thanksgiving Means More Than Food
Today, the Wampanoag and other Native American tribes give thanks for those who fight to bring their languages home again.
November 25, 2014
African-American
Ferguson Decision Stirs Familiar Feelings of Frustration, Anger on Campuses
As the nation is digesting a Missouri grand juryâs decision not to indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson for shooting to death an unarmed Black teen, Michael Brown, many took to the streets and to social media to express their dismay at the decision.
November 25, 2014
Latinx
ASHE: Hispanic-Serving Institutions Could Face Rough Road Ahead
At a panel focusing on Hispanic-serving institutions, panelists looked to the past and future of the institutions that are predominantly serving one of the fastest growing demographics in the nation.
November 24, 2014
African-American
Lincoln University President Robert Jennings Resigns
Despite a public apology and a pledge to be more sensitive, Jennings was unable to hold onto his presidency in the wake of his comments on sexual assault.
November 24, 2014
African-American
New Jersey Looks at âYes Means Yesâ College Policy
You think the attractive woman at the party who has been chatting you up all night is ready to take things to the next level. She seems to be throwing all the right signals.
November 23, 2014
Leadership & Policy
Marion Barry, The Peopleâs Choice
The former city councilman and four-term mayor was nothing short of a living, breathing testament to fortitude.
November 23, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Diverse Docket: Instructorâs Suit Against Delgado Community College Can Move Forward
A Korean American chemistry instructor can pursue allegations that Delgado Community College denied her a promotion and then terminated her because of racial and national origin discrimination, a federal appeals court has ruled.
November 23, 2014
African-American
For African-Americans, Determining Native American Ancestry Often a Challenge
Many African-Americans claim some Native ancestry, often based on family oral history passed through the generations but frequently undocumented.
November 23, 2014
African-American
Special Focus: American Indian Heritage Month
Feature articles in this edition highlight the top producers of Native American graduates, identity issues faced by Black Native Americans, the emerging role of tribal libraries and the inspirational achievements of Native American collegiate athletes.
November 20, 2014
Latinx
At Age 10, Excelencia Still Fighting for Latino Educational Growth
Leaders from Excelencia in Education, Congress and others focused Thursday on the crucial role that Hispanic and Latinos will play in shaping the nationsâ future.
November 20, 2014
African-American
Ethnic Costumes Perpetuate Stereotypes, Mask Realities
With Halloween just behind and Thanksgiving quickly approaching, it is important to reflect on the politics of cultural and racial dress.
November 19, 2014
African-American
TMCF, University of Phoenix Announce New Blended Learning Partnership
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund and University of Phoenix recently announced a partnership to offer online courses to students at HBCUs across the country.
November 16, 2014
African-American
Diverse Conversations: Why the U.S. College Landscape Still Needs HBCUs
Declining enrollment has unsurprisingly led to a domino effect, reducing the resources available to students on campus and making the HBCU experience less attractive to students choosing between a plethora of higher education options.
November 16, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Virginia State University Names Hammond Interim President
Hampton University Provost Pamela Valleria Wilson Hammond has been named interim president of Virginia State University.
November 13, 2014
Sports
Bowie State Fires Ex-NFL Player Charles Grant for Body-Slamming Student
Former NFL player Charles Grant has been fired from his position as a volunteer football coach at Bowie State University after a video surfaced showing him throwing a student to the floor.
November 12, 2014
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