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Section: Demographics
Latinx
Hispanic-Serving Institutions Continue Growth With More Poised to Join Ranks
The nation had 370 Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) in 2013, an increase of nearly 60 percent during the past decade, said the new report from Excelencia in Education.
February 25, 2014
African-American
Fisk University Pillar âDocâ Collins Dies
Leslie M. âDocâ Collins, who became a living legend at Fisk University during more than half a century teaching English and African-American literature at the historic institution, died Sunday at age 99.
February 24, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Southern University Board Reconfirms Decision to Oust Chancellor Llorens
The immediate matter is settled but the controversy is far from over. The special session had been called after students, alumni and other supporters voiced disapproval of the boardâs original decision not to give James Llorens a one-year extension.
February 24, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Dr. Michael Drake Has the Foundation, Support to Succeed as Ohio State President
The universityâs first Black president has served as a professor, senior associate dean and has engaged in cutting-edge research focused on breast cancer, HIV/AIDS and tobacco use.
February 23, 2014
African-American
Harvard Gets $150M Gift from Citadel Hedge Fund Founder
Kenneth Griffinâs gift is mainly to support its financial aid program. It will impact up to 800 students.
February 20, 2014
African-American
Cal State Spreading the Good Word About College at Churches
On Sundays throughout February, coinciding with Black History Month, White and other top CSU officials are speaking to churches throughout the state about preparing for college, the CSU application process and financial aid.
February 20, 2014
African-American
South Carolina State University Seeks Hand Out of $13M Hole
Plagued by turmoil of one kind or another for the last half decade, the university is asking the state for millions of dollars to help it avert a $13 million deficit this fiscal year ending June 30.
February 19, 2014
Faculty & Staff
University of Illinois at Chicago Faculty Strike
Union officials say hundreds of faculty members began striking Tuesday, holding a rally on campus.
February 18, 2014
Disabilties
Kansas College Students Lobby against Sex Education Bill
The bills would require school districts to receive parental or guardian consent before students would receive sex education instruction or access to materials.
February 18, 2014
Leadership & Policy
Time for âJigsaw Puzzleâ Diversity Model
âSalad bowlâ and âmelting potâ diversity models have run their course.
February 18, 2014
African-American
âBrothersâ Bound by Passion for Research on Black Male Experience
These five Black academicians burst onto the national scene with their scholarship focused on the myriad of issues that impact education.
February 18, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Special Focus: Black History Month
In this Black History Month-focused edition, Diverse takes a look at MIT professor Craig Steven Wilderâs new book, Ebony and Ivy, exploring the long history of slavery and Ivy League institutions.
February 17, 2014
African-American
Harrison Ensuring African-American Stories Find Their Way into Oregonâs Textbooks
Through his research, Dr. James Harrison found that the lack of African-American stories in classrooms can be traced back to the 1870s through the 1890s.
February 17, 2014
Disabilties
Portland State University Settles Lawsuit over Service Dog
Deaf student Cindy Leland claimed the university wouldnât allow her and her dog to live in an on-campus apartment with carpeting or work in a science lab.
February 16, 2014
African-American
Michael Dunn Verdict: Another Day, Another Step Backward
Admittedly, I was caught off-guard by the failure of a jury in Jacksonville, Fla., to convict Michael Dunn of a murder charge of any sort in the death of 17-year-old Jordan Davis.
February 16, 2014
Disabilties
Colleges Responding to Growing Ranks of Learning Disabled
Some colleges and universities are focusing more attention on getting reluctant learning-disabled students to disclose their conditions before they run into severe problems in the classroom.
February 16, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Divided FAMU Board Approves Mangumâs Contract for President
Trustees who oversee Florida A&M University are finally approving a new contract for the schoolâs new president.
February 13, 2014
Faculty & Staff
John Lewis Takes Readers on a âMarchâ through Civil Rights
John Lewisâ best-selling graphic novel depicting the civil rights movement is the first in a trilogy, designed to tell the civil right story in an easy-to-read medium.
February 13, 2014
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