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Section: Demographics > Women
LGBTQ+
Dishonor Roll ― The Schools that Sought Exemptions To Legally Discriminate Against LGBT Students
The Human Rights Campaign, an activist group, urges the U.S. Department of Education to take action against schools that sought waiver.
December 20, 2015
African-American
5 Suggestions for Faculty of Color Teaching Online
There has been a surge in the research literature in the last decade regarding faculty of color and college teaching.
December 16, 2015
Faculty & Staff
Community Colleges Becoming Prime Destination for Faculty
Long in the shadow of four-year institutions, community colleges are increasingly becoming viable career tracks for faculty.
December 16, 2015
Students
The Silent Minority: Hmong Women in Higher Education
Despite a history lacking a value on education for women, today Hmong women are actively pursuing degrees in higher education.
December 15, 2015
Students
No Disciplinary Action Taken after Alleged Racist Frat Party
NEW HAVEN, Conn. ― No disciplinary action will be taken against any students or student groups at Yale University involved in allegations of racism at a fraternity party held by Sigma Alpha Epsilon in October. At the party in question, students complained that the fraternity denied entrance to minorities. Men at the door were […]
December 10, 2015
African-American
Dr. Edith P. Mitchell Trying to Close Health Gaps Between Racial Groups
As a medical oncologist, focused on helping cancer patients, she is spreading the health care message on the national stage and working at efforts to increase the ranks of medical scientists and practitioners.
December 2, 2015
African-American
Celebrating Differences Among Students
Celebrating the cultural differences between students in the classroom helps to create a nurturing environment.
December 1, 2015
Leadership & Policy
University of Kansas Chancellor Addresses Diversity Issues
LAWRENCE, Kan. — The University of Kansas’ chancellor says hiring a new provost and addressing campus concerns about race are among her top priorities. The Lawrence Journal-World reports Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little was hired by the university in 2009. She says it is expected to take six to nine months to hire a new provost. […]
November 30, 2015
African-American
Race Amity Over Enmity Focus of Recent Conference
Expert says, although history books and contemporary media are replete with accounts of enmity between the races, there is a long history of race amity that has not received the same level of attention.
November 29, 2015
African-American
Diverse Conversations: 4 Ways HBCUs Can Prepare Students for Lack of Workplace Diversity
There has to be a blending of what is actually happening in the workplace with what the ideal can be with the right people who work for it.
November 23, 2015
Students
Michigan State University Sued Over Sexual Assault Claims
EAST LANSING, Mich. ― Four Michigan State University students filed a civil rights lawsuit Wednesday accusing the school and its leadership of a slow and inadequate response to their sexual assault complaints. The women said university administrators acted with “deliberate indifference” by failing to properly investigate and by violating school policies meant to prohibit harassment […]
November 18, 2015
African-American
New Director Appointed at Jimmy Carter Presidential Library
by Associated Press ATLANTA — Meredith Evans has been named the new director of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum. Archivist of the United States David Ferriero announced Evans’ appointment on Monday. She begins work at the library in Atlanta on Nov. 29. Evans previously oversaw the Department of Special Collections at Washington University […]
November 16, 2015
Latinx
Tragedy in Paris
An American Global tragedy: Nohemi Gonzalez was an example of diversity in higher ed at its best.
November 15, 2015
African-American
Yale Announces Plan to Increase Diversity
Yale University announced earlier this month a $50 million plan to increase the diversity of faculty on campus.
November 15, 2015
Women
Legal Profession Struggling With Dearth of Minority Representation
A dearth of minority representation in the legal profession remains a serious issue that begins with a quality education for all students.
November 4, 2015
Leadership & Policy
Rutgers University Board Holds Private Meeting Amid Sports Scandal
Rutgers University’s Board of Governors met behind closed doors Friday amid the latest scandal to hit the sports program the school has been trying to build up.
September 13, 2015
Women
Judge Dismisses Discrimination Suit Against Kent State
A judge in Ohio has dismissed all federal claims against Kent State University in a suit alleging discrimination for failing to hire an African-American woman who had applied dozens of times for a position.
August 24, 2015
Women
‘Straight Outta Compton’ Highlights Complex Role of Black Women in Society
Scholars contemplate the broader relationship between hip hop and women.
August 19, 2015
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