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Section: Demographics
African-American
Minority-Serving Institutions Anxious Over Tax Bill
Income tax on graduate student waivers, fewer deductions on student loans and the taxation of endowments are only some of the effects the GOP’s tax bill will have.
December 3, 2017
African-American
Outgoing TMCF Leader Says HBCUs Must Boost Enrollment, Finances
For Johnny Taylor, this sums up the struggle of HBCUs: “The market shifted, and you are economically challenged.”
December 3, 2017
African-American
Scholar Studies the Complexity of Black Identity
Dr. Robert Patterson’s passion for education began early. As a young child, he carried a clipboard and wore glasses, as if he were already teaching a classroom.
November 28, 2017
African-American
TMCF Adds Two New Board Members
Board members Phyllis Harris and Gail Thomas both come from the private sector where they have led departments at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and Microsoft, respectively
November 27, 2017
Asian American Pacific Islander
DOJ Affirmative Action Investigation Unprecedented, Experts Say
News that the Department of Justice has threatened to sue Harvard University if it fails to turn over applicant records, has raised new concerns about the future of affirmative action.
November 26, 2017
African-American
More Hispanics, Latinos Attending Kansas Colleges
TOPEKA, Kan. — The racial and ethnic makeup of students attending state universities in Kansas still does not reflect the state’s more diverse population, according to a new report provided to the Kansas Board of Regents. The numbers of Hispanic and Latino students have grown over the past six years and now makes up 6.6 […]
November 25, 2017
LGBTQ+
Between Policy and Practice: A Well-Rounded Social Justice Advocate
At a young age, David J. Johns spent an hour traveling to and from school to receive the quality education that his mother –an impassioned social justice advocate— knew would give him access to opportunities for a better life.
November 20, 2017
African-American
New Questions in NSSE Survey Spark Important Conversations
A topical module around inclusiveness and engagement with cultural diversity debuted in this year’s NSSE survey, and the results prompted discussions around teaching practices.
November 16, 2017
Asian American Pacific Islander
College Counselors Share Best Practices for Treating Mental Health of Diverse Students
More than ever, American college and university students are seeking counseling and other mental health services to deal with issues like depression and anxiety. At the same time, students of color face additional stress and are less likely to access mental care. Several hundred individuals gathered at the University of Pennsylvania this week to address the issue.
November 15, 2017
African-American
New UNCF Report Details Economic Impact of HBCUs
The United Negro College Fund has published new research about the economic impact that HBCUs have on the nation.
November 14, 2017
African-American
Program Aims to Help Virginia Students Apply to College
RICHMOND — Every public four-year college and university in Virginia will participate in a program aimed at helping thousands of high school students apply to college. During Virginia College Application Week — Nov. 13 through Nov. 17 — participating students are encouraged to submit at least one college application. This year, 66 high schools around […]
November 9, 2017
African-American
Rising Star is Elected Lt. Gov of Virginia
Among the several political races in Tuesday’s election across the nation, one stands out because of its historic and symbolic nature. Lt. Gov.-elect Justin Fairfax was victorious, becoming the second African American politician in Virginia’s history to be elected to a statewide position.
November 8, 2017
African-American
Temple’s Renaming Decision: Africology Becomes a Department
A leading scholar at Temple University was successful in convincing university officials and the Board of Governors to rename the African American studies department to the Africology and African American studies department.
November 5, 2017
Students
Professor Apologizes for Fiery Response to Muslim Student
CINCINNATI — A University of Cincinnati music teacher has apologized for his fiery online responses to a Muslim student who was critical of Donald Trump’s presidency and talked about celebrating freedom and diversity. College-Conservatory of Music assistant professor Clifford Adams wrote a letter late Wednesday to The Cincinnati Enquirer saying he is “deeply sorry” for […]
November 2, 2017
Students
University of Wisconsin Survey: Fewer Underrepresented Students Feel Welcome
MADISON, Wis — Minority, disabled and gay students say they’re having a tougher time surviving on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus than most students, according to a survey the university released Wednesday. The survey found about 80 percent of student respondents said they often felt welcome and respected at UW-Madison. However, only 65 percent of […]
November 2, 2017
Students
Black Students Voice Concerns After Kansas State Racist Incidents
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Black students at Kansas State University voiced concerns about recent racist incidents at a meeting with top school officials on Wednesday night after a car was found near campus earlier in the day scrawled with racial slurs and threats. University spokesman Jeff Morris said the meeting discussed a range of concerns from […]
November 2, 2017
Leadership & Policy
Garnett Stokes Becomes University of New Mexico’s 1st Female President
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The University of New Mexico Board of Regents made history Thursday as it named Dr. Garnett Stokes the first woman president to lead the state’s flagship school. Stokes, the provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Missouri, was among five finalists chosen as part of a national […]
November 2, 2017
Students
University of Hartford Student Faces Bias Charge for Endangering Roommate
An student at the University of Hartford was arrested for allegedly executing several vile acts against her roommate, including mixing body fluids into her roommate’s beauty products and otherwise contaminating her personal items.
November 1, 2017
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