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Section: Demographics > Latinx
Faculty & Staff
WANDA K. LAWRENCE
WANDA K. LAWRENCE has been appointed chair of the Department of Nursing at North Carolina Central University (NCCU). She was a full professor at Winston-Salem State University. Lawrence earned a bachelor’s from NCCU, a master’s from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a doctorate from Capella University.
September 24, 2015
Latinx
Excelencia Lauds Successful Latino Academic Achievement Programs
The 2015 Celebración de Excelencia kicked off Tuesday night with recognition of the 2015 Examples of Excelencia, or programs that are advancing Latino academic success.
September 23, 2015
Latinx
HSIs Coming to Terms with Identity, Mission
As the nation continues to see a rise in the Hispanic population, higher education institutions are looking to identify ways to better serve the students of this population.
September 23, 2015
Latinx
Frenk Takes the Helm as University of Miami’s First Hispanic President
Dr. Julio Frenk, a physician and advocate for health care, recently assumed the presidency at the University of Miami.
September 21, 2015
Latinx
Mentorships Crucial to Recruitment of Hispanics in Higher Ed
Although there is a lack of organized mentorship groups for minorities, mentorships continue to play a vital role in the recruitment of Hispanics.
September 20, 2015
Latinx
U.S. News & World Report Sells Magazines, Higher Ed Goes into Despair
Not No.1 or No. 2? Forget About the Rankings Nonsense
September 13, 2015
Leadership & Policy
LESTER ARNOLD
LESTER ARNOLD has been named associate vice chancellor for human resources at Winston-Salem State University. He most recently served as senior vice president of human resources for FOCUS Brands Inc. Arnold earned a bachelor’s from Norfolk State University and an MBA from the University of Hartford.
September 9, 2015
Students
MANNY ROMERO
MANNY ROMERO has been appointed executive director of public affairs at the Borough of Manhattan Community College. Most recently, he was director of public relations at Baruch College. Romero earned an associate from Mesa Community College in Mesa, Arizona, a bachelor’s from Northern Arizona University and a master’s from Arizona State University.
September 9, 2015
African-American
In Case You Missed It…
Higher Ed Community Mourns Loss of ‘Hero to Many’ Political Correctness? Trump Doesn’t Understand Political Inclusion On Blazers and Blackness Cedarville University Not Giving Ground on Same-sex Relationship Matters
September 4, 2015
African-American
Black Lives Matter Movement Crucial in Drawing Attention to Issues
It has been all but impossible to not to notice the Black Lives Matter movement
September 2, 2015
Faculty & Staff
Rejuvenated ASALH Gearing Up for Centennial Commemoration
More than 1,500 participants will travel to Atlanta later this month to commemorate the Association for the Study of African American Life and History’s centennial during a four-day annual meeting and conference.
September 2, 2015
Students
JABBAR R. BENNETT
JABBAR R. BENNETT has been named associate provost for diversity and inclusion at Northwestern University and an associate professor of medicine, effective October 1. He is currently associate dean of the Graduate School and associate dean for diversity and director of the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs in the Division of Biology and Medicine at Brown University. Bennett earned a bachelor’s from North Carolina A&T State University and a doctorate from Meharry Medical College.
August 26, 2015
African-American
Report: Bachelor’s Degrees Don’t Protect Black, Hispanic Wealth
A recent study commissioned by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis found that college is not working the same way for Black and Hispanic Americans as it is for other groups.
August 17, 2015
Latinx
Michigan Schools on Hook for Native American Tuition Program
Michigan’s public colleges and universities are on the hook for millions of dollars each year because a program that provides free tuition to Native American students isn’t fully funded.
August 12, 2015
African-American
HBCU Exchange Program Leads Students to China
HBCU-China Scholar Network’s study abroad students gain knowledge, experience and understanding during two-week trip.
August 12, 2015
Latinx
Pew Report: More Hispanic Americans Gaining Fluency in English
Leticia Castanon concentrated on the difference between the words “must” and “should” scribbled on a white board in a McHenry County College classroom.
August 11, 2015
Asian American Pacific Islander
Teens, Blacks See Job Gains for July
It looks as though lots of teenagers landed summer jobs in July.
August 11, 2015
Sports
Dear Kelly: About Cleaning Toilets
When Kelly Osbourne made an unfortunate remark about Latinos and toilets Aug. 4 on “The View” while commenting on Donald Trump’s previous faux pas, she set off a hashtag frenzy on Twitter that gave Latinos and others a chance to talk about their real-life careers.
August 10, 2015
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