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Section: Demographics > African-American
African-American
Diverse Conversations: Being the First
For most of American history, the college/university presidency could be described as an âall-boys clubâ; however, over the last three decades, this has changed.
September 1, 2013
Faculty & Staff
Virginia Tech Professorâs Military Op-Ed Sparks Outcry
A Virginia Tech professorâs commentary on an online news website about the âSupport the Troopsâ sentiment has sparked a backlash against him and the school.
September 1, 2013
African-American
Norfolk State Revamps Vetting Process in Search of Stability
Board of Visitors Rector Thomas N. Chewning said new standards will be put in place to improve the screening of presidential candidates.
September 1, 2013
African-American
Duke University Provost Stepping Down
The longest-serving provost in the history of Duke University says he is stepping down from the position.
August 29, 2013
African-American
HBCUs Step Up Efforts to be More Eco-Friendly Through Partnerships and Grants
Schools are establishing conservation programs, updating their campus infrastructures and training students to become good stewards of the environment.
August 29, 2013
African-American
Georgetown Scholar to Lead Exploration of Black Washington for D.C. Government
Historian Maurice Jackson has been appointed to chair the cityâs first-ever District of Columbia Commission on African American Affairs.
August 29, 2013
African-American
Diverse Docket: Jackson State Faculty Pursues Discrimination Claim for Denied Promotion
A Jackson State faculty member of Egyptian ethnicity pursues a discrimination lawsuit after being awarded tenure with no promotion; a medical student files suit after school dismissal; former Virginia State professor Fails to Provide Proof in discrimination suit.
August 28, 2013
African-American
New Breed of HBCU Presidents Making Big Changes
The new crop of HBCU presidents are applying fresh ideas, skills and techniques to the higher education landscape.
August 28, 2013
Students
Faculty Positions Department of Medicine
Candidates will be considered who have experience and a strong interest in health services research, cancer prevention and control, racial disparities, obesity, chronic disease epidemiology, genetic epidemiology, quality of care, patient outcomes, clinical effectiveness, womenâs health, teaching, changing provider practice patterns, and preventive medicine.
August 27, 2013
African-American
1963 March on Washington Inspired Latinos in Civil Rights Fight
After seeing the heavily Black throngs gathered around the Lincoln Memorial, Latinos learned some lessons from that show of political force, historians say.
August 27, 2013
African-American
Modernizing New âBookumentaryâ on Race: (1)ne Drop
The new âbookumentaryâ balances my desire for academic material that is intellectually stimulating and socially appealing for todayâs students who have shorter reading spans and are visually orientated.
August 27, 2013
African-American
Pa. Professors Recreate Du Boisâ Account of the Seventh Ward
A University of Pennsylvania team is using new technology and archival records to recreate Du Boisâ survey for Philadelphiaâs Seventh Ward.
August 27, 2013
Students
Ohio Student Says Racist Campus Postings a âJokeâ
An Oberlin College student acknowledged posting anti-Islam fliers and racist cards around the campus of the historically liberal Ohio university earlier this year, saying he meant them as a âjokeâ to provoke a reaction, according to statements he made after being detained by campus security.
August 26, 2013
African-American
Feeling It at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington
Will President Obamaâs speech on the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.âs âI have a dreamâ speech go down in the history books?
August 26, 2013
Faculty & Staff
Former Seminary Professorâs Case Reaches Supreme Court
The case of Dr.Jimmy Kirby, who was fired from Lexington Theological Seminary due to faculty cutbacks, was heard recently by the Kentucky Supreme Court.
August 26, 2013
African-American
Latest March on Washington Focuses on Not Going Backward
Speakers called attention to ways the nation continues to struggle with issues such as policing tactics and voter disenfranchisement.
August 25, 2013
African-American
Reflection on Original March on Washington
On August 28, 1963, some 250,000 people endured the sweltering sun and heat to participate in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
August 22, 2013
African-American
After a Look Back, Students Embrace Opportunity to March on Washington
Among those attending 50th anniversary events for the March on Washington, college students are embracing commemorations as a time to claim their own moment in the Civil Rights Movement.
August 22, 2013
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