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Section: Demographics > Latinx
African-American
Suicide, Substance Abuse Taking Toll on Segment of Middle-aged Whites
There has been a lot of buzz about the recent report conducted by recent Nobel Prize-winning economist Angus Deaton and his co-author and wife, Anne Case.
November 12, 2015
Faculty & Staff
Welcome Aboard!
Iraolyn Humphreys has joined the Diverse family as an Advertising Account Manager. She has 10 years of sales and account management experience in the government and commercial space. She is a writer and music enthusiast and enjoys college football.
November 2, 2015
Latinx
Academics Must Get Out of Conference Comfort Zones
It’s important for educators to see the value of getting out of the ivory tower and connecting what academics do to real-world issues.
October 26, 2015
Latinx
New Regulation Could Impact Teacher Ed Programs at MSIs
A new U.S. Department of Education (ED) regulation aimed at improving teacher quality at post-secondary institutions could have a long-term impact on minority serving institutions (MSIs).
October 22, 2015
Students
When Free Speech Becomes Unfree Speech
Practicing free speech comes with the responsibility speaking the whole truth, without false or unproven racist ideas.
October 20, 2015
Faculty & Staff
PSYCHE WILLIAMS-FORSON
PSYCHE WILLIAMS-FORSON has been appointed an additional post of chair of the Department of American Studies at the University of Maryland, College Park. She is an associate professor at the University of Maryland, College Park. Williams-Forson earned a bachelor’s from the University of Virginia, and a master’s and a doctorate from the University of Maryland, College Park.
October 20, 2015
Faculty & Staff
SONIA NAJJAR
SONIA NAJJAR has been named associate dean for research and innovation in the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Ohio University. She was director of the Center for Diabetes and Endocrine Research and a professor at the University of Toledo. Najjar earned a bachelor’s and a master’s from San Francisco State University, and a doctorate from Stanford University.
October 20, 2015
Latinx
Experts Cite Critical Need to Better Serve Hispanic Learners
Throughout HACU’s weekend-long conference from Oct. 10 to 12, educators, both K-12 and higher level, talked about research and effective programs that empowered Hispanic students to take ownership of their education
October 13, 2015
Students
Brown Student: Editors Shouldn’t Have Apologized for Columns
A Brown University student whose newspaper columns prompted protests from other students says she doesn’t think the editors should have apologized for the articles, which they called “racist.”
October 12, 2015
Students
Educators Seeking Means to Open Doors for First-generation Students
Supporting first-generation students is a priority that many institutions have identified, but not many have mastered.
October 12, 2015
Students
Enrollment Up 24 Percent at College on Navajo Nation
Enrollment is up at the country’s first tribally controlled college.
October 8, 2015
African-American
Urban Colleges Dealing With Unique Retention Issues
No sprawling campus, a majority of commuter students, many Âfirst-generation college students and the necessity to work make retention and graduation efforts especially challenging at urban institutions.
October 8, 2015
Faculty & Staff
California Professor Cancels Religious Freedom Speech at BYU
A California professor who was set to speak at Brigham Young University canceled after learning how the school treats Mormon students who lose their faith.
October 7, 2015
Latinx
Race a Factor in Access to Education in Latin American Diaspora
Public policy in the nations of the Western Hemisphere has been an accomplice to the attitudes that persist.
October 4, 2015
Students
In Case You Missed It…
Education Secretary Bluntly Addresses Racial Disparities Dr. Sybil Mobley, Founder of FAMU School of Business, Dies Tough Road Ahead for HBCU Initiative Boss Toldson An Asian American Coming of Age Tale: Campus Racism
October 1, 2015
Latinx
U. of La Verne Board Chair Sees Reflection in Latino Students
National Hispanic Heritage Month holds significant value for millions of Americans each year. It is a time to celebrate our culture as well as our contributions and influence on the United States.
October 1, 2015
Latinx
Economic Crisis May Sink Education in Puerto Rico
The economic crisis in Puerto Rico has caused some leaders to consider making significant cuts in education.
September 29, 2015
African-American
Controversy over Flying Confederate Flag in Public Places Not Waning
History professor says as long as the Confederate flag continues to fly in public spaces, it signals that the sense of democracy in the United States is “hollow” and does not extend to all people.
September 28, 2015
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