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Section: Demographics > African-American
Faculty & Staff
PSYCHE WILLIAMS-FORSON
PSYCHE WILLIAMS-FORSON has been appointed an additional post of chair of the Department of American Studies at the University of Maryland, College Park. She is an associate professor at the University of Maryland, College Park. Williams-Forson earned a bachelor’s from the University of Virginia, and a master’s and a doctorate from the University of Maryland, College Park.
October 20, 2015
Faculty & Staff
NA’ILAH NASIR
NA’ILAH NASIR has been appointed vice chancellor for equity and inclusion at the University of California, Berkeley, effective November 1. She is associate dean of diversity for social sciences, a full professor in the School of Education and the Department of African American Studies, and holds the Birgeneau Chair in Educational Disparities and the Williams Chair of African American Studies at UC Berkeley. Nasir earned a bachelor’s from UC Berkeley and a doctorate from the University of California, Los Angeles.
October 20, 2015
African-American
General Via’s Success Inspires Next Generation
Four-star Gen. Dennis L. Via has become one of the highest-ranking African-Americans in U.S. military history, using his story to inspire the next generation.
October 19, 2015
African-American
What Donald Trump Sees When He Sees an Asian College Kid’s Face
When he heard Donald Trump spewing forth untruths about South Korea on the campaign, economics major Joseph Choe decided he’d demand the truth from the Donald. Or, at the very least, a correction.
October 18, 2015
African-American
Educating the Young Voter
With a new round of young voters being eligible to vote this year, the question raised is not only will they participate, but do they have an understanding of the issues?
October 18, 2015
African-American
Duncan’s Tenure Marked by Mixed Reviews
Arne Duncan’s tenure as Secretary of Education has been met with mixed results—with some groups having been critical since the beginning, while others continue their strong support.
October 18, 2015
Students
Community College Leaders Advocate for Stricter Standards of Assessment
The AACT and the ACCT released a joint statement last week announcing that they are weighing in to advocate for more rigorous standards of assessment in secondary school.
October 18, 2015
African-American
For S.C. State, Goal is Weathering the Storm
Being spared the brunt of this month’s torrential rains and its aftermath was, in contrast, a burst of good news for the beleaguered university.
October 12, 2015
Students
#BlackBruinsMatter Movement Sheds Light on Alleged Hostile Climate at UCLA
After a Kanye Western-themed fraternity party at UCLA saw students donning “baggy clothes, plumped lips and padded bottoms” and “foreheads covered in charcoal,” many students took to social media to express their dismay.
October 11, 2015
African-American
Black Males Share Campus Challenges
Many students at the International Colloquium of Black Males spoke of an identity crisis, a struggle to find a place of belonging that many — both in the U.S., Jamaica and across the world — are facing as they go on to pursue their educations.
October 11, 2015
African-American
In Case You Missed It…
STEM Initiative to Focus on Minority Women, Girls Race a Factor in Access to Education in Latin American Diaspora Colleges, Corporations Work Together on Inclusion History Leads to Diversity When it Comes to Asian Americans
October 9, 2015
Students
Indiana University Fraternity Charter Revoked Over Explicit Video
Alpha Tau Omega revoked the charter and closed its Indiana University chapter Thursday following the release of a video purportedly showing a fraternity member performing a sex act on a woman.
October 8, 2015
African-American
Urban Colleges Dealing With Unique Retention Issues
No sprawling campus, a majority of commuter students, many Âfirst-generation college students and the necessity to work make retention and graduation efforts especially challenging at urban institutions.
October 8, 2015
Faculty & Staff
DOROTHY BROWNE
DOROTHY BROWNE has been named dean of the School of Public Health at Jackson State University. She was an adjunct professor of maternal and child welfare at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Browne earned a bachelor’s from Bennett College, a master’s from the University of Pittsburgh, and a master’s and a doctorate from Harvard University.
October 8, 2015
Faculty & Staff
California Professor Cancels Religious Freedom Speech at BYU
A California professor who was set to speak at Brigham Young University canceled after learning how the school treats Mormon students who lose their faith.
October 7, 2015
Faculty & Staff
Kingston Provides Backdrop for Scholars to Convene
Leaders from all over gather in Kingston, Jamaica, for the International Colloquium of Black Males in Education.
October 7, 2015
African-American
College Academy Illuminates New Opportunities for Kingston Students
The International Colloquium on Black Males in Education’s college academy exposes students to educational opportunities after high school.
October 7, 2015
African-American
University of Missouri Police Investigate Report of Racism
University of Missouri authorities are investigating a report of someone using racial slurs on campus.
October 6, 2015
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