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Faculty & Staff
Celebrating Black History in the New Millennium
There are some compelling issues to be examined regarding Black History Month as we know it to be now.
February 19, 2015
Faculty & Staff
Baby Boomers and the Retirement Dilemma
The fact is that this is a transition that is not always as serene as many boomers envisioned.
February 17, 2015
African-American
U.S. Colleges Bringing in Chaplains to Serve the Nonbelievers
Bart Campolo, 51, joined a growing movement of college “humanist chaplains,” arriving at the University of Southern California last September.
February 15, 2015
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African-American
And Still We Rise
Construction of Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture belies struggle of many Black history museums.
February 13, 2015
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Faculty & Staff
DANIELLE S. ALLEN
Danielle S. Allen has been appointed a professor of government at Harvard University. She will start in July. She will also serve as director of the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics. She was the UPS Foundation Professor in the School of Social Science at the Institute for AdvancedStudy in Princeton, New Jersey. Allen earned a bachelor’s from Princeton University, a master’s and a doctorate from Cambridge University, and a master’s and a doctorate from Harvard University.
February 12, 2015
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Students
University of Texas Investigates Fraternity Party
A University of Texas fraternity is under investigation after complaints were filed about how Hispanics were portrayed during a weekend party.
February 10, 2015
Leadership & Policy
Women’s College to Accept transgender, Intersex Students
A small women’s college near Philadelphia says it’ll start accepting transgender women and intersex applicants who don’t identify as male.
February 10, 2015
Faculty & Staff
Scholars: Police, Black Community Disconnect Unresolved
Reports of a Norfolk State University student’s attack by a police dog last week has again brought the issue of police violence against the African-American community to the forefront.
February 5, 2015
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Students
Younger Americans Embrace Healthier Eating Options
A recent report conducted by the Nielsen Global Health and Wellness Survey offered surprising and detailed information about the culinary habits of young people.
February 4, 2015
African-American
Disaggregating Asian American Pacific Islanders
New push to disaggregate data that uncovers disparities for NHPIs.
January 25, 2015
Students
Diverse on the Go
Diverse Sales Administrator Elena Maconaughey  will be among the staffers attending the American Association of Colleges and Universities’ 2015 Annual Meeting today at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C. Diverse also will host a reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
January 20, 2015
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Leadership & Policy
In Case You Missed It…
President Obama’s Plan to Make Community College Free Draws Praise, Skepticism Suspension of NC A&T’s Nursing Program Has Significant Impact on Students’ Future Community Colleges Take On Larger Role in Modern Language Association At King Celebration, Sharpton Bridges Eras of Activism
January 16, 2015
Latinx
Believing and Achieving King’s Dream
The question lies not in the promises made but can the promises be kept.
January 15, 2015
Latinx
Initiative in California Clearing Path to Law School for Underrepresented
There’s a broad effort to encourage and steer more community college graduates in California — especially minorities and other underrepresented populations — into law school.
January 4, 2015
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Faculty & Staff
Bensimon’s Journey Leads to Advocacy for Equity
At the 10th Annual American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education’s National Conference in March, Dr. Estela Bensimon will receive the Outstanding Latino/a Faculty in Higher Education: Research/Teaching (Research Institutions) award.
January 1, 2015
Dr. Estela Bensimon says several years of work in the nonprofit sector guided her to the “notion that you bring about change by involving people who are most impacted by conditions of inequity.” (Photo courtesy of University of Southern California)
Latinx
In Case You Missed It…
Academic Racism in Play in Regard to Athletes North Carolina Central University Making History of its Own Pell Grant Eligibility Clarification Opens Doors of Opportunity for Juvenile Offenders Report: Campus-Based Child Care on Decline
December 11, 2014
African-American
Bob Jones University Releases Report on Handling Sex Abuse Complaints
An independent report on how Bob Jones University has dealt with sexual abuse over several decades concluded that university employees weren’t properly trained to handle such cases and victims seem to have been blamed.
December 11, 2014
African-American
FDA Gives Approval for Marijuana Oil Study
The Food and Drug Administration has given the University of Alabama at Birmingham permission to study the use of a marijuana derivative to treat seizures.
December 10, 2014
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