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Section: Opinion
African-American
Will African-Americans Be Used as a Wedge Against Immigration Reform?
Tonight in New York City, the Lunar New Year meets Black History month as the Asian American Legal Defense Fund honors legendary Freedom Rider, civil rights activist and long-time Georgia Congressman John Lewis.
February 18, 2013
Sports
For NCAA, a Golden Opportunity to Make a Statement on Diversity
With several new executive-level vacancies as the result of termination of enforcement division staff, the NCAA can set the pace for its members with diverse hirings.
February 18, 2013
Students
Diversity at College Level Bolstered by Online Offerings
Each year online learning initiatives becomes less of a fringe movement and more of an incorporated, and accepted, form of education. More than 6.7 million people took at least one online class in the fall of 2011 and 32 percent of college students now take at least one online course during their matriculation. It is […]
February 15, 2013
Community Colleges
Building Your Personal Brand While in College Leads to Better Job Offers
College is all about planning for your future, but it is easy to get caught up in the “campus life” while at college and forget to start planning your career well before graduation.
February 14, 2013
Faculty & Staff
Will the AME Church Save Wilberforce?
I grew up in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. My father, Rev. Larry Rogers, served for a time under Rev. Floyd H. Flake at Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral in Queens, New York.
February 13, 2013
Faculty & Staff
The Origin and Purpose of Black History Month
Opinion: Black History Month has deviated from Carter G. Woodson’s initial intent to recognize the strength of Black America, and becoming a month-long hero worshipping festival.
February 13, 2013
African-American
Where is Duke on racism and diversity really?
The national focus on Duke’s racist anti-Asian frat party may have subsided with Kappa Sigma’s suspension of the Duke fraternity pending an investigation.
February 11, 2013
Faculty & Staff
Holding the Liberal Arts Line from the GOP Attack
Now, they are trying to dumb down the electorate by shelling our factory of knowledge.
February 6, 2013
Faculty & Staff
You Can’t Always Read or Write Just What You Want to Read or Write
Recently, I was doing some research for a forthcoming book that I am working on. I still have more work to do, but I was able to make some good headway in archives, came across some good online primary sources and was pleased with what I have been able to come with at this point.
February 5, 2013
HBCUs
Super Bowl XLVII: Best Showcase of Higher Ed?
Did you see Delaware’s Joe Flacco best University of Nevada Reno’s Colin Kaepernick in Super Bowl XLVII?
February 4, 2013
Sports
King’s Dream Should Spark Lives of Service
The question posed by King and reaffirmed by others is, “What are you doing for others?”
February 3, 2013
Sports
Missing Men: The Lack of African-American Head Coaches in College Football
College football is arguably the most popular sport at the nation’s colleges and universities.
January 31, 2013
STEM
Keeping Diversity at the Center of the STEM Higher Education Agenda in 2013
Like many, I found the month of January to be a time for reflection and renewal.
January 30, 2013
Asian American Pacific Islander
You know MLK, but do you know FTK?: Why we all should celebrate Fred T. Korematsu
In 1942, Korematsu, when he was all of 23, refused the U.S. government’s order to be placed in an internment camp for Japanese Americans.
January 29, 2013
Opinion
United We Dream Welcomes President Obama’s New Vision for Immigration Reform; Will Keep Pushing for Families and Fairness
Today, President Barack Obama unveiled his plan for immigration reform in a major speech in Las Vegas, stating a commitment to creation of a roadmap to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and pledging to make immigration reform a top priority for 2013.
January 29, 2013
Faculty & Staff
Out Lesbian and Gay Presidents Discuss Pathways to Leadership
The Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) held its 69th Annual Meeting in Atlanta last week.
January 28, 2013
Students
Alumni Giving Starts with Students
Like many college administrators across the country, I am never quite sure what to expect with the beginning of each academic year.
January 27, 2013
Opinion
Why I Can No Longer Support the Anti-Bullying Movement: An Ally’s Pronouncement to the Majority
Once an ally of the anti-bullying movement, Katherine Wheatle discusses her qualms with the cause.
January 27, 2013
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