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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
Faculty & Staff
John Sperling, University of Phoenix Founder, Dies
Sperling started the chain in the 1970s, and it became a major company and leader in adult education and online classes.
August 25, 2014
Students
Going ‘All In’ for Our Nation’s Students of Color
Only 3 out of 10 African-American students with high potential for success in AP science course work take an AP science course.
August 13, 2014
Disabilties
Going Forward, New Federal Loan Guidelines for College Seen as Helpful
However, critics say it does nothing to repair catastrophic damage caused as a result of 2011 changes to Parent PLUS loan.
August 10, 2014
Leadership & Policy
Ousted Alabama State University Trustee Cites Removal as Breach
An ousted trustee at Alabama State University complained to an accreditation agency that his removal by Gov. Robert Bentley violated the organization’s standards.
August 5, 2014
Students
Focus Intensifies on Falloff of Students En Route to College
“Summer melt” is said to impact between 10 and 20 percent of all “college-intending” students throughout the United States. One estimate puts the number of students who “melt away” during the summer at 200,000 students per year.
August 3, 2014
Disabilties
Special Focus: STEM
In this issue of Diverse, we look at STEM, or the science, technology, engineering and math disciplines. We take a deeper look at what higher education leaders are doing to boost the number of American Indians earning Ph.D.s. We also look at the success of a San Jacinto College program that promotes STEM among its underserved minority students. Among other feature articles, we look at the emerging tech scene in Washington, D.C., and what stakeholders are doing to keep diversity at the forefront.
July 31, 2014
Leadership & Policy
Chairman of Alabama State University Board Resigning
The chairman of the board of trustees at Alabama State University, Elton Dean, says he’s resigning.
July 24, 2014
Disabilties
Colleges Woo Native Americans With New Programs
A growing number of universities are offering programs to recruit and prepare Native American students for a transition to college life.
July 20, 2014
Students
Marshall Rose Voted New President of AAAED
The membership of the American Association for Access, Equity and Diversity (AAAED) has selected Marshall Rose of Toledo, Ohio, as its president.
July 7, 2014
Leadership & Policy
Alum Donates School-Record $3M to Huston-Tillotson University
Huston-Tillotson University alum Ada Cecilia Collins Anderson donated $3 million to her alma mater Monday.
June 24, 2014
Students
Corinthian Colleges, Education Dept. Reach Tentative Agreement
The for-profit education company will receive an immediate $16 million in federal student aid funds and keep operating.
June 23, 2014
Disabilties
Open Rank Faculty Position in Clinical Social Wor
The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department is accepting applications to fill two full-time tenure track faculty positions open in all ranks.
June 22, 2014
Students
Corinthian Colleges Warns It May Shut Down
Corinthian Colleges, a for-profit education company with about 75,000 students nationwide, warned Thursday that it may fail as it clashes with U.S. regulators over student data.
June 19, 2014
Disabilties
Better College Stats Needed on Dating Violence
The Obama administration wants colleges and universities to compile more thorough statistics on stalking, dating violence and domestic violence.
June 19, 2014
Leadership & Policy
Randolph-Macon College’s Less Heralded Congressional Candidate Puts Education Atop Agenda
Democratic nominee Jack Trammell will take on fellow Randolph-Macon professor David Brat, who barreled into the political spotlight with an upset of incumbent Eric Cantor, in Virginia’s seventh district race.
June 17, 2014
Faculty & Staff
A House Divided? Randolph-Macon in National Political Spotlight
Two professors from Randolph-Macon College will vie for the right to represent Virginia’s 7th District in Congress in November.
June 12, 2014
Sports
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June 12, 2014
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