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Section: Demographics > African-American
Faculty & Staff
2013 Franklin Award Recipients Recall His Legacy
Dr. John T. Casteen III, Dr. Mary Hatwood Futrell and Dr. William Julius Wilson shared the spotlight as winners of the 2013 Dr. John Hope Franklin Awards on Monday night.
March 5, 2013
Faculty & Staff
12 Charged With Manslaughter in FAMU Hazing Death
Ten of the band members had been charged last May with third-degree felony hazing for the death of Robert Champion, but now the charge of manslaughter has been added for each defendant.
March 5, 2013
Faculty & Staff
Oberlin College and the Popular Fables of Hate and Ignorance
Oberlin College administrators suspended classes âand all non-essential activitiesâ on Monday in response to a series of âhate-related incidents.â
March 5, 2013
Faculty & Staff
ACE Conference Speaker Says Higher Ed Budgeting Crisis Almost Neglected
The American Council on Educationâs meeting in Washington began to address some of the most positive and negative trends in higher education.
March 5, 2013
African-American
Purdue University Freezes Tuition for 2 Years
Purdue University is freezing its tuition costs for the next two years in response to the nationâs lingering weak economy.
March 3, 2013
Students
New Teacher Assessment Tool Making Headway in Education Programs
Several states already have formally adopted the edTPA and more than 160 institutions of higher learning are âfield-testingâ it.
March 3, 2013
Students
Diverse Conversations: The Crucial Role of Student Life
Dr. Marcus Chanay, Vice President of the Division of Student Life at Jackson State University, is an expert in the area of student life, having spent a decade helping to shape his department.
February 28, 2013
African-American
Special Focus: Black History Month
Shoulders on Which We Stand: Former Bronx Community College President Roscoe Brown is one of many who paved the way of success for many African Americans. Diverse highlights the achievements of a select few of such pioneers.
February 28, 2013
Students
Tennessee HBCUs Take On Obesity
The Tennessee Department of Health has announced that five historically Black institutions in the state are part of a grant program to help the schools educate their respective campus communities about the dangers of obesity.
February 27, 2013
Leadership & Policy
Summit Drills In on Americaâs Dropout Rate
In the United States, a student drops out of school every 26 seconds and more than 3,000 children leave school every day.
February 26, 2013
Students
UNM Working To Increase Black Student Enrollment
The University of New Mexico has hired a recruiter to bring more Black students to the university system.
February 25, 2013
Students
Howard Professor Uses Hip-Hop as a Literary Lesson
Last October, Gilbert Perkins, 31, found himself on the coveted stage at TEDxâs Mid Atlantic Conference.
February 25, 2013
African-American
HBCUs Produce Leaders Not Only Domestically, But Also Abroad
In the late 1950s and early 1960s, alumni and officials of Black colleges like Lincoln and Howard became a familiar presence at independence celebrations of several African countries.
February 25, 2013
African-American
Black History Month: The Debate Rages On
One cannot log on to the Internet, listen to talk radio (of all political persuasions) come across a number of blogs and other forms of media without encountering a discussion on Black History month.
February 21, 2013
African-American
Cruz Says âLand of Opportunityâ Facing Crisis
Educator kicks off Black, Brown and College Bound conference with a call to action on behalf of Black and Latino males.
February 21, 2013
Leadership & Policy
Stephens Found His Calling in Fundraising
Stephens, who died Feb. 14, found his place in life and blazed trails along the way.
February 21, 2013
African-American
Colleges Continue to Increase Diversity in Post-Segregation Era
Today, as many schools celebrate desegregation milestone anniversaries, the impact in the post-segregation era feeds discussion and debate.
February 20, 2013
Students
Research Shows Grit Plays Key Role in Black Malesâ College Success
Ohio State associate professor finds perseverance and passion to pursue goals are intangibles that push students past academic barriers.
February 19, 2013
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