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Section: Opinion
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
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
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