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Section: Demographics > Asian American Pacific Islander
Asian American Pacific Islander
Scholars: China Government Gets Foothold on U.S. Campuses
A congressional hearing was told that China’s authoritarian government is funding dozens of institutes that project a rose-tinted view of the Asian nation that compromises the academic integrity of U.S. universities.
December 4, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Diverse Docket: Instructor’s Suit Against Delgado Community College Can Move Forward
A Korean American chemistry instructor can pursue allegations that Delgado Community College denied her a promotion and then terminated her because of racial and national origin discrimination, a federal appeals court has ruled.
November 23, 2014
Asian American Pacific Islander
In Case You Missed It…
Many For-Profit Institutions Do Little to Benefit Students Review: Howard Fuller Chronicles His Road to Education Activism San Francisco State Encouraging Underrepresented to March Forward, Give Back Xavier University to Lead Chinese Language Study in La. Schools
November 7, 2014
Students
China Bans Books by Pro-Hong Kong Protest Author
Authorities in China have ordered books by Chinese-American scholar Yu Ying-shih to be removed from sale, as Beijing expresses its displeasure with writers showing support for pro-democracy movements in Hong Kong and elsewhere, bookstores and publishers said.
October 14, 2014
African-American
Top 100 Degree Producers Special Report
Our annual Top 100 Degree Producers special report — the only national report on the ability of U.S. colleges and universities to award associate, bachelor’s, graduate and professional degrees to African-American, Hispanic, Asian American and American Indian students.
October 9, 2014
Asian American Pacific Islander
Hong Kong Students on Strike in Democracy Battle
Thousands of Hong Kong college and university students boycotted classes Monday to protest Beijing’s decision to restrict voting reforms, the start of a weeklong strike that marks the latest phase in the battle for democracy in the southern Chinese city.
September 22, 2014
Asian American Pacific Islander
The Invisible Quality of Whiteness in Our Schools
Even when Whites are a small percentage of students, whiteness still dominates.
August 27, 2014
Leadership & Policy
Northern State University Pushing for Chinese, Cultural Language Center
Northern State University is moving forward with plans to create a Chinese language and cultural center that will be the first of its kind in the Dakotas and that officials hope will give the state a link to China’s growing economy.
August 17, 2014
Students
Diversity Oversight? Obama’s Initiative, My Brother’s Keeper, Now Includes All
Program expands for Asian American, Native American boys; involves schools and possible local funding.
July 21, 2014
Students
Expert Sees AAPI Churches, Elders as Keys to LGBT Inclusion in Higher Ed
A former evangelical minister, Jess Delegencia led a conference session last week examining the intersections—and historical lack thereof—among Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), Christianity and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
June 30, 2014
Sports
China Says 127 Students Hired Others to Take Exam
At least 127 test-takers in a Chinese province hired other people to take the country’s all-important college entrance exam on their behalf, the provincial college admission office said.
June 18, 2014
Asian American Pacific Islander
Intervention Programs Having Positive Impact on AAPI Educational Achievement
AAPI community college students who participate in federally funded intervention programs are likelier than nonparticipating peers to earn associate’s degrees.
June 16, 2014
African-American
Ex-NY Times Editor Abramson to Teach at Harvard
Former New York Times Executive Editor Jill Abramson is joining Harvard University as a visiting lecturer this coming school year, the university announced Thursday.
June 12, 2014
Asian American Pacific Islander
Higher Ed Medical Facilities Becoming Health Havens for Refugees
Interest in refugee health care is intensifying in the U.S., reflecting passage of the Refugee Act of 1980 that led to a constant influx of people over the years from troubled spots around the world.
June 11, 2014
African-American
Yuri Kochiyama, Human Rights Advocate and Malcom X Ally, Dies
She is perhaps most known for cradling Malcolm X’s head in her lap as he died from gunshot wounds in 1965, an image captured in a Life magazine photo.
June 4, 2014
African-American
D.C. STEM Symposium Examines Equity Issue
Assistant secretary of education, College Board president among those weighing in on diversity in STEM.
May 27, 2014
Students
In Case You Missed It …
IU Professor Describes the Origins of the Asian ‘Model Minority’ in the U.S. Low Profile of New President of NAACP Might Be Obstacle for Group’s Growth  Social Activism Loses ‘Peaceful Warrior’ Vincent Harding Report: Financial Aid, Student Support Reforms Should Embrace Non-Traditional Black Students
May 22, 2014
Leadership & Policy
Dream Catcher
In this issue, Diverse salutes Dr. Jerry Sue Thornton, the influential former president of Cuyahoga Community College.
May 22, 2014
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