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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
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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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Tribal Colleges Beckon Members
Flexing sovereignty and economic clout spurred in some cases by Indian gambling, tribal colleges are growing around the country. Nationally, there were no tribal colleges before 1968. Today, there are more than three dozen in the U.S. and one in Canada. Oklahoma, which didn’t have a tribal college until 2002, now has four seeking accreditation and financing.
June 18, 2006
Sports
Use of Indian Mascots Coming to an End For College Teams
The debate over the use of American Indian imagery in college sports is coming to a head as the National Collegiate Athletic Association…
May 31, 2006
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Yale Secret Society May Have Stolen Apache Leader Skull, Says Researcher
A Yale University historian has uncovered a 1918 letter that seems to lend validity to the lore that Yale University’s ultra-secret Skull and Bones society swiped the skull of American Indian leader Geronimo.
May 9, 2006
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