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Section: Demographics
African-American
âBlack Men in White Coatsâ Inspires the Next Generation of Black Male Clinicians
When a 2013 report from the Association of American Medical Colleges revealed that more Black men applied to and attended medical school in 1978 than in 2011, Dr. Dale Okorodudu â with the help of his brother and a medical school friend â decided to post a YouTube video about the experiences of Black male physicians.
February 11, 2019
Latinx
Seminar Exposes HSI, HBCU Students to Diplomacy Careers
A career in international conflict resolution has been on Ava Greeneâs radar, and the Spelman College senior learned more about the possibilities when she was selected to attend a new fellows program in Washington, D.C.
February 11, 2019
African-American
On the Campaign Trail, Kamala Harris Talks Policy with HBCU Leaders
Historically Black colleges and universitiesâ role in molding students into leaders and public servants was on display Thursday morning during a Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Congressional Fireside Chat with 2020 presidential hopeful U.S. Sen. Kamala D. Harris.
February 7, 2019
Asian American Pacific Islander
Dr. Mark Redondo Villegas: A Cultural Scholar
Now in his second year as an assistant professor at Franklin & Marshall College, Dr. Mark Redondo Villegas is propelling students and colleagues to explore issues of race and identity.
February 7, 2019
LGBTQ+
Temple University is First Institution in the Region to Display âProgressâ Pride Flag
Temple University has hung the âProgressâ Pride flag above a student lounge in the atrium of the universityâs Howard Gittis Student Center. The flag is a symbol of acceptance, a conversation starter and a statement that the institution is inclusive and supportive âof everybody,â Temple senior director of student center operations Jason Levy told the [âŚ]
February 6, 2019
African-American
âWe Will Be Watchingâ â Algorithms And African-American Life
During my senior year in high school I developed an interest in pursuing a major related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in college, so I signed up for a section of physics taught by a college professor spending his academic leave at our high school.
February 6, 2019
Native Americans
Report Urges Increased College Support for âInvisibleâ Native Students
Following the widely reported maltreatment of two indigenous students on a college campus visit last year, the American Indian College Fund initiated a collaborative project that has produced a study recommending ways to improve access, inclusion and equity for Native students seeking higher education.
February 5, 2019
Native Americans
Observers to Notre Dame: Act Wisely with Columbus Murals
As the University of Notre Dame acts to reduce the visibility of a dozen Christopher Columbus murals that its president says could be culturally offensive, some observers warn the school against missing the boat.
February 1, 2019
Leadership & Policy
HACU Launches La Academia de Liderazgo
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) has announced the launch of a new fellowship program that seeks to increase the number of Hispanic leaders in presidential positions across higher education.
January 28, 2019
African-American
Dr. King Deserves More
We have now entered what I and many other scholars of color call, âThe High Season.â Itâs that period between Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month and Womenâs History Month when we are regularly called upon to lend our scholarly expertise to elementary schools programs, university symposia and community banquets. But, Dr. King deserves more than just annual celebrations. His memory deserves a full time commitment to eradicating poverty, abuses of power, sexism, militarism and yes, racism.
January 28, 2019
African-American
Xavier University to Develop Curatorial Practice and Exhibition Management Program
With the support of a recent Helis Foundation grant, Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) will develop a new masterâs degree in Curatorial Practice and Exhibition Management.
January 23, 2019
Students
Arts Education Remains Passion for 2007 Emerging Scholar
Dr. Lorenzo Candelaria doesnât live or work where he did 12 years ago, but the former Diverse Emerging Scholar has remained passionate about the arts education and its potential to reach and inspire underrepresented students.
January 23, 2019
Students
Concordia University Texas Receives Hispanic-Serving Institution Designation
Concordia University Texas, a small, liberal arts and sciences institution in Austin, is the latest school to be designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.
January 22, 2019
Asian American Pacific Islander
Cilantro and Prejudice
Cilantro is a good example for showing the stupidity of racial stereotypes. The herb, also known as coriander and Chinese parsley, is a staple in some cuisines to the surprise of diners of varying backgrounds who report it tastes like soap. It turns out that whether you like this seasoning or want to spit it out depends on your genetics â your heritage.
January 22, 2019
African-American
Colleges and Universities Commemorate King Holiday
From coast to coast, institutions of higher education are presenting events to celebrate the life and legacy of civil rights legend Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 17, 2019
Disabilties
On Being a Professor with Autism, and Traveling the World to Destigmatize It
People on the autism spectrum have similar characteristics no matter their nationality or race. However, there are great differences in societal awareness, acceptance and appreciation of people on the autism spectrum throughout the world.
January 17, 2019
African-American
UNCF Receives $500K Grant from Walmart Foundation to Continue its Support of HBCUs
The Walmart Foundation has announced it has given a $500,000 grant to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) to continue its support of historically Black colleges and universities. This grant follows Walmart Foundationâs 11th consecutive year that it has supported the UNCF Institute for Capacity Building. The grant will support UNCF in providing its member [âŚ]
January 17, 2019
African-American
Founder of Black AIDS Institute Retires
Phill Wilson, the founder and president and CEO of the Black AIDS Institute (BAI) since its inception in 1999, has recently retired. The Institute is the only national HIV/AIDS think tank in the country thatâs focused on African-Americans.
January 17, 2019
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