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Students
Happy Anniversary, SydneÒ†e!
Today marks the sixth anniversary of Marketing Manager Sydne҆e Vann joining the Diverse team. Sydne҆e, whose door is always open, is responsible for promoting Diverse and educating the public on the company’s value and product services.
October 15, 2013
African-American
Black Scholar’s Post-Civil War Diploma Survives
Two rare documents from a fleeting time after the Civil War when the University of South Carolina first admitted African-American students and faculty went on exhibition Tuesday.
October 15, 2013
Faculty & Staff
Iran’s President Calls for Academic Freedoms
Iran’s president stepped up his challenge to the country’s hard-line factions on Monday, calling for the lifting of restrictions on academic freedoms and for granting Iranian scholars more opportunity to take part in international conferences.
October 14, 2013
Latinx
‘Prodigal Son’ from SF’s Lowell High? Communication gaffes and forgiveness in a diverse world
They say you shouldn’t talk about religion, politics, and race. At a high school reunion, that may not be such a bad idea.
October 14, 2013
African-American
Governor Releases Scathing Preliminary Audit Report on Alabama State
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley released preliminary findings of a scathing forensic audit report Monday that alleges fraud, conflict of interest and abuse of public funds by members of Alabama State University’s board of trustees.
October 14, 2013
Sports
Calif. Gov. Signs Bill for Pricier Community College Classes
A bill that will allow a handful of California’s community colleges to offer additional courses at inflated prices during short summer and winter sessions earned Gov. Jerry Brown’s signature last week despite strong opposition from student leaders and the chancellor of the state’s two-year college system.
October 13, 2013
Students
Educators Advised to Remove Racial Bias from Disciplinary Procedures
To end persistent racial disparities in school suspension rates, educational leaders must root out racial bias and pursue more non-suspension alternatives.
October 13, 2013
Disabilties
Special Report: Recruitment and Retention in Higher Ed
Low participation and completion rates in STEM majors among underrepresented minorities; programs that are being developed to help the college experience of students with autism; a reevaluation of the IPEDS definition of graduates; and increased recruiting efforts to attract more women into business programs.
October 10, 2013
Leadership & Policy
New Tribal College Slated to Open in California
With the endorsement of more than 40 California Indian nations, a new nonprofit tribal college will open in northern California in 2014 to serve American Indian students from the state.
October 10, 2013
Latinx
Hispanic-serving Leaders Give Hope to a New Wave of Students
Colleges and universities are ramping up efforts to recruit and retain Hispanic students.
October 10, 2013
Latinx
Operation Streamline: Expedited Indian Removal
This kangaroo court called Operation Streamline is America’s modern version of Expedited Indian Removal; chase, capture, pseudo-judicial proceeding, incarceration and deport.
October 10, 2013
Leadership & Policy
Welcome Aboard!
Senior Web Consultant Raymond Borhan is celebrating his eighth anniversary as a member of the Diverse: Issues In Higher Education team. Raymond has been involved with managing technology projects, products and strategy for nearly 20 years. He received his B.A. from UCLA and a Master of Science in Information Systems from Strayer University. Raymond is responsible for the company’s IT and web-related projects. As such, he has been a member of many cross-functional teams at the company. He also takes pride in having an important advisory role in all matters related to the company’s technology initiatives and IT infrastructure. Raymond likes to travel and enjoys learning about different cultures, literary traditions, and cuisines. Currently, he’s also interested in learning about organic farming and sustainable living.
October 9, 2013
Leadership & Policy
Elizabeth City State University Senior Wins Council Race
After the reversal of a decision last month by the North Carolina Board of Elections which blocked students from to running for public office, Montravias King became the first Elizabeth City State University student and one of the youngest candidates in Elizabeth City, N.C., history to win a city council seat Tuesday night.
October 9, 2013
Faculty & Staff
Alabama State Probing Tuberculosis Case
Officials at Alabama State University and the state Department of Public Health say they’re investigating a case of pulmonary tuberculosis at the school.
October 9, 2013
Faculty & Staff
Former ‘On the Money’ Host Brings Talents, Skills to NYU
In her new position as a faculty member at the Polytechnic Institute of New York University, Carmen Wong Ulrich is helping to increase the school’s exposure and recruit Hispanics into STEM.
October 9, 2013
Faculty & Staff
Bynum Appointed MVSU President
The College Board unanimously voted Tuesday to appoint William Bynum as the next president of Mississippi Valley State University.
October 8, 2013
Asian American Pacific Islander
Obama, Asian Americans Bring Controversy over Washington Football Team to its Peak
President Obama’s recent statement and an impending decision from the U.S. Trademark Appeals Court may force Redskins owner Daniel Snyder to dump the team name.
October 8, 2013
African-American
Maryland in Violation of Duplicating HBCU Programs at White Institutions
A federal District court judge has ruled that the constitutional rights of students who attend Maryland’s four HBCUs were violated after other state-funded institutions duplicated similar programs at nearby majority institutions.
October 7, 2013
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