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Section: Opinion
Latinx
Supreme Court’s Ruling Means Affirmative Action Safe for Now
I always thought Abigail Fisher’s case wasn’t quite good enough to bring down what has been the most successful tool for racial equity in history.
June 24, 2013
Opinion
Supreme Court’s ‘Ostrich’ Logic on Affirmative Action
At least we have one U.S. Supreme Court justice interested in justice, who has the courage to judge and is willing to stand up for truth.
June 24, 2013
African-American
The Republican Party and Young Voters Are at a Crossroads
A recent report reveals that 18- to 29-year-old voters have unfavorable opinions about the Republican Party.
June 19, 2013
Community Colleges
The University Should Be Seen as a Public Good
Americans embrace the link between higher education and workforce preparation and appreciate the breadth that higher education provided to its graduates as a value added.
June 17, 2013
Opinion
A Dyslexic’s Success Story: How My Son Got Into UC Berkeley (Part II)
For Father’s Day, I wanted to share the rest of the story about my son.
June 16, 2013
Opinion
Tenure Trap: Why All Faculty Created Equal But Some More Equal Than Others
The social construction of tenure traps those who have it far worse than the have-nots.
June 11, 2013
Students
Triumph Over Dyslexia: A 4.3 GPA and Admission to UC Berkeley
By this time in June, everyone should have a special graduation story of their own, but I wanted to save one to share with you.
June 10, 2013
Latinx
Redskins’ Name Fight Shows Diversity Loosely Embraced
If Redskins name change issue is a barometer for real diversity in America, the outlook is not good.
June 2, 2013
HBCUs
Reflections on ‘The Changing Face of Historically Black Colleges and Universities’
The report fills a void by presenting empirical research that informs our understanding of Black colleges rather than relying on anecdotes and assertions.
June 2, 2013
Leadership & Policy
The Passing of a Cherished Mentor
One of my closest friends and mentors, Dr. Barbara Eleanor Adams, transitioned early last week at the age of 74.
May 30, 2013
Opinion
Schools, Universities Under Fire for Sexual Assaults on Campus
Numerous colleges and universities have recently been investigated for failing to address sexual assault cases on campus.
May 29, 2013
Students
Arguments Heat Up Over New Undergraduate Degree Program at University of Delhi
The new four-year undergraduate degree program at the University of Delhi will align India’s undergraduate education with a U.S. education.
May 29, 2013
Students
States Raise Budgets for Colleges and Universities, But Does That Mean Jobs?
Will professors be aptly compensated now that states are increasing their budgets for colleges and universities?
May 28, 2013
Opinion
30 Best U.S. Non-HBCU Schools for Minorities
Across the country, institutions of higher learning are starting to look more like the general population. In the 2010-2011 school year, three times as many minority students received bachelor’s degrees compared to the 1990-1991 school year.
May 27, 2013
STEM
Link Diversity to Workforce Needs
While committed to increasing diversity among students, the higher ed community largely has failed to align those initiatives with specific workforce needs.
May 23, 2013
African-American
President Obama’s Personal Message to Black Men
Last weekend, President Barack Obama’s commencement remarks at Morehouse College were a unique opportunity to address issues facing Black males in America and were indeed a rousing call to action.
May 22, 2013
Opinion
President Obama Sets Tone at Morehouse
The best commencement speech this week, by far, was the one delivered by President Obama at Morehouse College in Atlanta.
May 20, 2013
Students
Several Measures Needed to Help HBCUs Boost Retention, Graduation Rates
It is very important to have an assessment component to all of the initiatives that may be implemented to address the challenges that first-generation students face.
May 20, 2013
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