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Section: Opinion
Opinion
Education Overlooked in VP Debate
Here’s the sad thing about the Vice Presidential Debate: Education gets ZERO attention.
October 11, 2012
Sports
From Jail to Juris Doctor
James King’s experience on the undesirable side of the legal system spurred his drive to become a lawyer and help the disadvantaged.
October 10, 2012
African-American
Educator Letting World Know About Contributions of HBCUs
All too often only the most elite institutions garner attention outside the United States. It is time for other countries that want to add value to their students’ lives to look to HBCUs as role models.
October 8, 2012
Asian American Pacific Islander
Asian-American, Pacific Islanders Flying Under Radar as a Political Force
The group the Democrats take for granted and the Republicans totally ignore could make a difference in 2012 election.
October 8, 2012
Opinion
Katherine Archuleta is the First Latina to Direct a Major Party’s Presidential Campaign
When President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign appointed Katherine Archuleta national political director in June 2011, pundits across the country took this as a sign that the president was serious about nabbing the Latino vote once more in 2012.
October 4, 2012
STEM
The National Education Narrative
Dr. Kamau Bobb discusses the intersection of higher education policy and national economic interests.
October 2, 2012
Students
In Defense of ‘Exploitation Games’
Savannah State President Cheryl Dozier defends her institution’s decision to allow its football team to play against big market Division I teams, despite much criticism from those in the HBCU and football communities.
September 30, 2012
STEM
Linking STEM Women Online to Students
Innovative, impactful ideas using today’s technology to meet today’s educational needs always need applauding. One of the great needs of our time is for more of our students to enter the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields. An even greater need of our time is for more women to enter the STEM fields. Beginning […]
September 30, 2012
HBCUs
Commentary: Could End of Affirmative Action Be Boon for Black Colleges?
Students should choose HBCUs based not on attenuation of opportunities, but on tangible benefits these institutions confer, writes Taylor, an HBCU graduate.
September 26, 2012
Community Colleges
Post-secondary Education and Training are Necessary in Today’s World
The options for students to become successful have never been better. Those of us who work with students must encourage them to exercise their options.
September 24, 2012
Students
Calling it a Career
Dr. James Hawkins has retired after 35 years of service as a journalism educator at Florida A&M University.
September 23, 2012
STEM
Perspective: Linking STEM Women Online to Students
Women in Technology Sharing Online is a six-week program co-sponsored by Harvey Mudd College to encourage female students to enter STEM fields.
September 20, 2012
Opinion
Public University Leaders Tout Value of College, Affirmative Action
Univ. of Michigan president Mary Sue Coleman outlined her strong support for continued use of race as a factor in college admissions.
September 19, 2012
Faculty & Staff
Empowering First-Generation College Students: The Role of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs)
A Walmart-funded report led by the Institute of Higher Education Policy involved 30 minority-serving institutions, including 12 historically black colleges and universities, 12 Hispanic-serving institutions and six tribal colleges and universities.
September 17, 2012
Sports
Commentary: When a Football Game Sends the Wrong Message
Law professor Aaron N. Taylor laments what he calls the ‘prostitution’ of Black football programs.
September 16, 2012
Opinion
Hazing and American Culture
Recently, one of the university’s many dance clubs was suspended when hazing allegations surfaced. We learned last week that, in order to register for classes, students must pledge to not participate “in any hazing activities either as a hazer or hazee, on or off campus” and report any hazing within 24 hours. I applaud FAMU […]
September 16, 2012
African-American
Analysis: A Call to Accountability – The HBCU Board
Major studies of nonprofit boards have identified board recruitment as one of the most significant challenges, TMCF chief Johnny Taylor writes.
September 13, 2012
Community Colleges
Beyond Borders—STEM Education as a Global Priority
Australia, like the U.S., has set its sights on transforming higher education in an era of increased demand for postsecondary degrees and credentials.
September 12, 2012
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