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Section: Opinion
Faculty & Staff
The Exposed Bigotry of Generation ‘Y’ Manifests Itself
Dr. Elwood Watson is a professor of history and African-American studies at East Tennessee State University.
November 14, 2012
HBCUs
Morehouse Alumnus Welcomes Dr. John S. Wilson Jr. to ‘The House’
The nation’s only college committed to the education of Black men has named its 11th president.
November 13, 2012
Opinion
Commentary: Post-Election Student Protests Highlight Racist America
Could it be that the protests last week are merely reflecting what is going on in private that would have been public 50 years ago?
November 12, 2012
Disabilties
Our Veterans Deserve Better
Good intentions and opportunities abound in regard to the GI Bill, but execution often leaves a lot to be desired.
November 9, 2012
Opinion
Maybe We’re Not so Smart: Identifying Subconscious Bias and Micro-aggressions in Academia
In the fall of 2009, we excitedly kicked off our program that would help to diversify our university professoriate and to change the campus climate to become more welcoming and inclusive toward women and minority faculty. Being a diverse pair of women ourselves, a Black Christian and a White Jewish Humanist, what could go wrong? A whole lot!
November 7, 2012
Community Colleges
Korean Educational Achievement Comes With Baggage
The Koreans’ strides in academic achievement are enviable, but the world’s highest suicide rate should be more of a concern.
November 6, 2012
Students
Liberal Strategy Might Be the Death of Affirmative Action
Clinging to the factual argument that diversity is in everybody’s interest might not be good enough this time around.
November 5, 2012
Sports
Sports or No Sports, the Spelman Brand Remains
Cherise Lesesne, a Spelman alumna, discusses her alma mater’s announcement that its athletics programs would be discontinued.
November 1, 2012
African-American
The Dysfunctional Linking of Achievement and Race
For all its inadequacies, No Child Left Behind is based on a solemn premise — the belief that all children can learn.
November 1, 2012
Students
First-Year Reflections
Dr. Craig T. Follins recognized the importance of culture in his first year as president of Olive-Harvey College.
October 30, 2012
Disabilties
Denver Area Doctor Makes Breakthrough on Down Syndrome
Dr. Alberto Costa’s discovery that a drug might help the memory of people with Down syndrome was more than just a breakthrough for him as a scientist.
October 28, 2012
African-American
We Could Learn From South Africa’s Success Model
There are 50 million people in the country of South Africa. Of these 50 million, 79% are Black Africans, 9% are White, 9% are Coloured, and 2.5% are Indian. One million of these individuals are in the South African school system, but only 100,000 (10%) qualify for admission to college. Of this number, less than half graduate from college after five years. This statistic contributes to a significant problem in the country—a 25% unemployment rate.
October 25, 2012
Faculty & Staff
Educational Debt, Disenfranchisement Factors in African-American Male Achievement Gap
Experts say academic support is just the beginning of preparation for making the most of opportunities provided by higher education.
October 23, 2012
Opinion
Knowledgeable Approach Can Take Stress Out of Affirmative Action Conversations
The Supreme Court has heard Fisher v. University of Texas, a case about the use of race as a factor in college admissions. Although the court will be examining a unique admissions system, where the bulk of students are admitted under a “race-blind” admissions program called the top 10 percent plan, most commentators are framing the issues broadly and speculating that the court could use this case to mark the end of affirmative action in college admissions.
October 18, 2012
Community Colleges
Obama awakes, takes it to Romney in 2nd debate; Education finally gets some mention
President Barack Obama seemed to finally figure out what to do in a debate—to assert and negate, in essence to clash and cross swords with Governor Mitt Romney on any issue on the table. As a result, the second debate was far from the steamroller for Romney as in the first debate. In this town […]
October 17, 2012
Opinion
Remembering Andrew Brimmer
First meeting Dr. Andrew F. Brimmer in 1985, I was as excited as a distant fan who finally meets a rock star, but I came to know him, not only as the intellectual giant he surely was, but as a supportive mentor, a caring friend and family man as well as a civic leader who was also deeply concerned about the socio-economic development of the Black community.
October 16, 2012
Students
College Students Can Change Their Communities By Being Civic-Minded
Edward Waters’ Dr. James Ewers discusses the value of civics.
October 15, 2012
Opinion
Fisher v. The University of Texas: Why Should We Care?
On October 10, 2012, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin. The case directly addresses the issue of ethnic and racial diversity as central to the American educational enterprise. The Fisher case generated over ninety amicus curiae briefs, one of the largest responses for any case coming […]
October 15, 2012
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