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African-American
Native American Studies Program Expands at Columbia
Spurred on by fierce student activism a decade ago, Columbia University is now pushing forward with plans to create an American Indian studies program, making it one of only three Ivy League colleges to offer such a curriculum.
October 2, 2006
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Students
Science Revolution in Minority Communities Theme of SACNAS Conference
Students and science educators will gather later this month for the annual Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) conference held in Tampa, Fla. Pertinent to a much talked-about issue – the theme of this year’s conference is “Science Revolution in Minority Communities: What Progress Have We Made?”
September 23, 2006
Native Americans
Space Constraints Force Tribal College To Close Doors on Enrollment
A housing shortage on the campus of United Tribes Technical College has led the college to cut off enrollment…
September 20, 2006
Native Americans
Research Round-up: Special Curriculum for Indian-American Youth; School is Fun Despite the Costs; Black Women and Hypertension
A new, school-based curriculum developed in partnership with the University of Washington aims to help reduce cardiovascular disease among American-Indian youth; more than half of American adults age 25 to 60 would like to continue their education; a subgroup of Black women may be at higher risk for developing hypertension due to racism.
September 3, 2006
Native Americans
Space Constraints Forces Tribal College to Close Doors on Enrollment
BISMARCK, N.D. A housing shortage on the campus of United Tribes Technical College has led the college to cut off enrollment.
August 23, 2006
Native Americans
Dances With Teachers
More and more professors are stepping out of the classroom for lesson inspiration…
August 23, 2006
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Tribes Find Teaching Is Last Hope
As time treks through Indian country, the words of ancient songs and sacred rituals crumble under…
August 23, 2006
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Diversity in the Newsroom
Five journalists discuss how they got started in the business and offer advice to aspiring reporters.
August 17, 2006
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Tribal College Close to Collapse
DAVIS, Calif. On a remote stretch of land where stray chickens outnumber students, California’s only tribal college is clinging to life against seemingly insurmountable odds.
August 12, 2006
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Native Americans
Diversity in the Newsroom
Five journalists discuss how they got started in the business and offer advice to aspiring reporters…
August 9, 2006
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Asian American Pacific Islander
Female Lawyers Of Color Jumping Ship From Big Firms, Study Says
HONOLULU An American Indian attorney is asked where she keeps her tomahawk. White male partners look past a Black lawyer, assuming she is clerical staff. An Asian attorney is called a “dragon lady” when she asserts herself.
August 6, 2006
Faculty & Staff
Just the Stats: Faculty at Tribal Colleges
In the July editions of my column, I presented data showing that minority faculty were more likely to dwell in the ranks of assistant professor than full professor, and that they were glaringly under-represented in various disciplines, including law. Since then, a number of Diverse readers have suggested that I take a closer look at faculty at minority-serving institutions. This week, I’ll examine faculty statistics at Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs).
August 2, 2006
Students
Solving the Funding Riddle
When Leola Tsinnajinnie decided to pursue a major in educational thought and sociocultural studies at the University of New Mexico…
August 2, 2006
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Native Americans
Federal Help Sought To Save Native Languages
BISMARCK, N.D. Federal grants can help keep some rarely spoken American Indian languages from disappearing, tribal and Indian education officials say.
July 29, 2006
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Students
A Dark History Revealed
Fascinating, interesting and disturbing is how I’d characterize our cover story, “The Secrets of St. Agnes”…
July 26, 2006
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Students
Solving the Funding Riddle
When Leola Tsinnajinnie decided to pursue a major in educational thought and sociocultural studies at the…
July 26, 2006
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Students
New Course to Help Teachers
Prospective teachers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will soon be able to learn the subtle and…
July 12, 2006
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New Course To Help Teachers Relate To American Indian Students
Prospective teachers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will soon be able to learn the subtle and sometimes striking differences between American Indian students and their classmates.
June 21, 2006
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