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STEM
Pennsylvania State University System Snuffs Out All Smoking
With virtually no warning, smoking at 14 of Pennsylvania’s state-owned universities has been banned anywhere on campus even outdoors.
September 16, 2008
Students
Report Highlights Latino Education Concerns
Education is a key issue to Hispanic Americans, according to a preliminary report released at the Democratic National Convention by groups hoping to bring attention to the concerns of the nation’s fastest-growing minority.
August 26, 2008
HBCUs
Taking Full Advantage Of Funding Opportunities
Many Black colleges have secured dollars for a variety of important initiatives, but one of the hurdles is just knowing which funding streams to tap.
August 20, 2008
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International
Caught Between Two Cultures
Efforts to reach Asian students with culturally appropriate mental health services are paying off.
August 20, 2008
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HBCUs
Perspectives: Taking Full Advantage of Funding Opportunities
Many Black colleges have secured dollars for a variety of important initiatives, but one of the hurdles is just knowing which funding streams to tap.
August 13, 2008
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Health
La Raza Health-Care Program Awarded for Excellence
The Carreras en Salud program of the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States, received the U.S. Department of Labor’s Recognition of Excellence Award for “tapping talents of special populations in the workforce” at the 2008 Workforce Innovations Conference on Aug. 6.
August 12, 2008
Asian American Pacific Islander
States Mandate ‘Culturally Competent’ Health Care
When a doctor doesn’t look an Asian-American patient in the eye, that might be seen as a sign of respect.
August 10, 2008
Health
FBI Investigates New Attacks on U.S. Scientists
The FBI is investigating two bombings that targeted university scientists, the latest in a rash of attacks against biomedical researchers who experiment on animals, authorities say.
August 4, 2008
Students
Student Group Lobbying for Legislation to Allow Concealed Firearms on College Campuses
State legislators and students supporting legislation to allow concealed firearms on college campuses aimed to debunk the notion that “traditional” aged college students are too reckless to own and possess firearms during a recent public forum held in Washington, D.C.
August 3, 2008
Students
Best & Brightest: Through Persistence, Southern U. Student Is Chosen To Serve as a Delegate at Democratic Convention
Ashley Scott labored into the wee hours of the morning petitioning her case to Louisiana Democrats.
July 31, 2008
Latinx
Does Eating at Abuela’s Make Children Fat?
Hispanic children who eat at the homes of friends or relatives are more likely to gain weight, according to a study by San Diego State University.
July 15, 2008
Students
Foundation Unveils Bilingual Scholarship Program for Social Work
A bilingual scholarship program that will offer up to $1 million to Spanish-speaking students at accredited graduate social work programs in Texas in the next three years has been approved by the he Hogg Foundation for Mental Health.
July 15, 2008
Native Americans
Tribal Summit Explores Suicide Crisis
U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) applauded the Rosebud Sioux Tribe for examining ways to prevent suicide during their Sacredness of Life Summit in Mission.
July 9, 2008
Native Americans
Students from 12 Tribes Attend Summer Institute
Eighteen high school students from 12 Native American western tribes are attending the 13th annual Na-ha-shnee Native American Summer Institute to learn about the health sciences professions and health-care issues, Washington State University announced.
June 25, 2008
Students
Grants & Gifts
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, BAKERSFIELD, has received a $250,000 gift from State Farm Insurance for an advanced computer lab. The lab will be located in the university’s new science building. FRESNO STATE UNIVERSITY (Calif.) has received $1.75 MILLION in grants from Rehabilitation Administration Services in the U.S. Department of Education. Specifically, the funds will go to […]
June 25, 2008
Health
UC To Consider Taking Over Troubled South LA Hospital
The University of California is considering undertaking the monumental task of re-opening an inner-city public hospital that was largely shut down after years of negligence and patient deaths.
June 15, 2008
Latinx
Hispanic Teens Try Drugs, Suicide at Higher Rate
Hispanic high school students use drugs and attempt suicide at higher rates than their Black and White classmates, according to a new federal survey that shows a continuation of a disturbing trend.
June 10, 2008
Health
Hispanic Teens Try Drugs, Suicide at Higher Rates
Hispanic high school students use drugs and attempt suicide at higher rates than their Black and White classmates, according to a new federal survey that shows a continuation of a disturbing trend.
June 4, 2008
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