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Section: Demographics > Latinx
African-American
Millennial Stress College Years and Beyond
A few weeks ago, the nation and blogosphere was abuzz with news about the stressful lives of Generation Y (the Millennials).
March 6, 2013
Leadership & Policy
ACE Reinforces Advocacy of Investment in Education
The American Council of Education (ACE) directed educators and administration to reconsider the nation’s investment in education during the closing speech of their 95th annual meeting.
March 6, 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
Urban Male Initiative: Seeing Students Where They Are To Get Them To Where They Need To Be
The Urban Male Initiative program at Community College of Denver wasn’t around to answer the Black, Brown and College Bound Conference’s first call to action seven years ago to rescue Black and Latino males from consistently ranking at the bottom of all indicators of educational attainment.
February 24, 2013
Latinx
Forum: Black Male Incarceration Adds to Social Woes Predicted in Moynihan Report
Scholar and author Michelle Alexander says misguided criminal justice policies have worsened conditions for poor Black families far beyond what the late Daniel Patrick Moynihan predicted in 1965.
February 24, 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
Faculty & Staff
Iowa University Faculty OKs Exceptions for Military
The University of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate has approved a new policy that would let military personnel and veterans carry out their duties or receive medical treatment without worrying about missing class.
February 20, 2013
African-American
Will African-Americans Be Used as a Wedge Against Immigration Reform?
Tonight in New York City, the Lunar New Year meets Black History month as the Asian American Legal Defense Fund honors legendary Freedom Rider, civil rights activist and long-time Georgia Congressman John Lewis.
February 18, 2013
Faculty & Staff
N.C. State Preserves Black History with Mobile Web App
North Carolina State University offers its university community and visitors “Red, White & Black,” a self-guided walking tour mobile device web app that documents African-American history at the school.
February 17, 2013
Faculty & Staff
The Origin and Purpose of Black History Month
Opinion: Black History Month has deviated from Carter G. Woodson’s initial intent to recognize the strength of Black America, and becoming a month-long hero worshipping festival.
February 13, 2013
Latinx
Latinos are Largest Ethnic Group among California Freshman Applicants, UC System Says
This academic year, Latinos became the largest ethnic group among California residents to seek admission in the 2013-14 freshman class at the nine University of California system schools.
February 7, 2013
Students
Oregon Bill Would Require College Credit in High School
The Oregon Legislature is looking at making college students out of every Oregon high-school student.
February 6, 2013
Faculty & Staff
You Can’t Always Read or Write Just What You Want to Read or Write
Recently, I was doing some research for a forthcoming book that I am working on. I still have more work to do, but I was able to make some good headway in archives, came across some good online primary sources and was pleased with what I have been able to come with at this point.
February 5, 2013
Sports
King’s Dream Should Spark Lives of Service
The question posed by King and reaffirmed by others is, “What are you doing for others?”
February 3, 2013
Students
All 23 Florida Four-year Colleges OK $10K Degrees
Gov. Rick Scott says all 23 state colleges offering four-year degrees in Florida have accepted his $10,000 tuition challenge.
January 28, 2013
Students
Report: National Pool of High School Graduates to Shrink, Grow More Diverse
Between now and 2020, the nation’s colleges and universities can expect to recruit among a smaller but decidedly more diverse pool of students, according to a new report.
January 17, 2013
Students
Special Report: 2013 NCAA Convention
Diverse salutes UConn Athletic Director Ward Manuel and 24 other intercollegiate sports leaders who have opened doors of opportunity for the underrepresented and underprivileged.
January 17, 2013
African-American
Perceived Factors that Contribute to Low Persistent Rates of Minority Males in Community Colleges
Community College officials discuss the attributes of minority males on the perceived influence of dropping out of institutions of higher learning and to recommend some activities that have proven to be successful in increasing the retention and graduation rates among community colleges.
January 7, 2013
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