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Section: Demographics > African-American
African-American
Scholar Works to Combat ‘Academic Fraud’ for Black Males
University of Oklahoma professor and 2014 Emerging Scholar Dr. T. Elon Dancy II focuses on African-American males in educational settings, finding inspiration in his own life journey.
January 16, 2014
Students
New Reports Help Answer Expanding College Opportunity Challenge
The Education Trust organization released a pair of reports highlighting measures institutions can take to boost enrollment and graduation rates of underrepresented minorities and low-income students.
January 16, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Scholar Poised to Introduce Intersection Between Race, Modern English
2014 Emerging Scholar Dr. Dennis Austin Britton is bringing the “theological account of race and racialization in early modern England” to a wider audience.
January 15, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Univ. of Utah Investigates Clinic’s Sperm Mix-Up
The University of Utah is investigating a complaint that a convicted felon working at a fertility clinic replaced a customer’s sperm with his own, fathering a girl 21 years ago.
January 13, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Vernon Jordan Tapped to Lead Howard Presidential Search
Vernon E. Jordan Jr. has been selected to chair the search committee to select Howard University’s 17th president.
January 13, 2014
African-American
Univ. of Nevada Professor Works to Preserve California Indian History
Dr. William Bauer uses his teaching and writing to change preconceived notions about what Native American history is about and who native peoples are.
January 13, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Modern Language Convention Focuses on ‘Vulnerable Times’
The 129th Modern Language Association Convention lacked the racial diversity it has seen in the past.
January 12, 2014
African-American
In Case You Missed It…
Community Colleges’ Most Challenging Task: Increase Completion Rates Christie Hails N.J. Version of Dream Act as Equalizer Study Urges Tough Measures for Parent PLUS Loan Requirements Scholars Gather in Bid to Preserve History’s Role
January 9, 2014
African-American
FAMU Names Elmira Mangum President
Magnum becomes the first female permanent president in the school’s 126-year history and the first non-alumnus to hold the position in 46 years.
January 9, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Baraka’s Controversial Legacy
Black academicians, activists and artists remember the life of Amiri Baraka, one of the nation’s most prominent Black writers, who died at the age of 79.
January 9, 2014
Students
Obama Administration: End Zero Tolerance
The wide-ranging series of guidelines issued Wednesday in essence tells schools that they must adhere to the principle of fairness and equity in student discipline or face strong action if they don’t.
January 8, 2014
African-American
Harris-Perry’s Apology May Be Too Smart for Right-Wing Zealots
I saw her apology and hope it was enough to kill the fake outrage over a joke made on her show about Mitt Romney’s adoptive Black grandchild.
January 6, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Scholars Gather in Bid to Preserve History’s Role
Hundreds of historians made their way to the nation’s capital for the American Historical Association’s 128th annual meeting.
January 5, 2014
African-American
Here’s Hoping That the Current Racial Climate Will Improve
Another year is upon us and it is time to reflect on how racially intense the year 2013 was.
January 2, 2014
Students
Former Emerging Scholars of the Year: Where are they now?
Brian Blake Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Dean of the Graduate School University of Miami Class of 2007 Dr. Mitchell Chang Professor, Higher Education and Organizational Change, University of California, Los Angeles Class of 2006 Dr. Sean Decatur President Kenyon College Class of 2007 Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick Interim President Howard University Class of 2011 […]
January 2, 2014
Students
Special Report: Emerging Scholars
In this edition Diverse also presents the Emerging Scholars Class of 2014. This is our annual look at 12 standout scholars, under age 40, who are making their mark in the academy. And in honor of our 30th anniversary we also take a look back at 18 Emerging Scholars from years past to find out […]
January 2, 2014
Students
Faculty Panel Gives OK to Deviant Behavior Class
A course at the University of Colorado on deviant behavior has passed a faculty review, but the professor behind the class said she is still not sure if she’ll return after being suspended from teaching it.
January 1, 2014
African-American
Financial Crisis Knocks Arkansas Baptist College to its Knees
A group of faculty and staff are calling for the immediate ouster of the school’s president, Dr. Fitz Hill, and the chief financial officer, Billy Owens, after being forced to go for more than a month without receiving paychecks.
January 1, 2014
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