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Section: Institutions > Community Colleges
Latinx
Hispanic-Serving Institutions Continue Growth With More Poised to Join Ranks
The nation had 370 Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) in 2013, an increase of nearly 60 percent during the past decade, said the new report from Excelencia in Education.
February 25, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Portland State Faculty Union Declares Impasse in Talks
The union representing faculty at Portland State University declared an impasse after 10 months of bargaining with the administration.
February 24, 2014
Leadership & Policy
Investigations Find No Wrongdoing in Yale Professor’s Death
Police officers and jail guards committed no wrongdoing in the arrest and detention of a Yale University professor who died in a cell in November, according to internal investigations by the Connecticut Judicial Branch and New Haven police.
February 24, 2014
African-American
Fisk University Pillar ‘Doc’ Collins Dies
Leslie M. “Doc” Collins, who became a living legend at Fisk University during more than half a century teaching English and African-American literature at the historic institution, died Sunday at age 99.
February 24, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Southern University Board Reconfirms Decision to Oust Chancellor Llorens
The immediate matter is settled but the controversy is far from over. The special session had been called after students, alumni and other supporters voiced disapproval of the board’s original decision not to give James Llorens a one-year extension.
February 24, 2014
Sports
North Carolina Systems Making Student Transfers Easier
Fifty-eight community college and 16 public university campuses across North Carolina will sign an agreement to ease transfers.
February 20, 2014
Community Colleges
Philander Smith College President Johnny Moore Resigns
Dr. Johnny Moore has resigned as president of Philander Smith College after less than two years on the job.
February 20, 2014
African-American
Cal State Spreading the Good Word About College at Churches
On Sundays throughout February, coinciding with Black History Month, White and other top CSU officials are speaking to churches throughout the state about preparing for college, the CSU application process and financial aid.
February 20, 2014
Community Colleges
Diverse Conversations: Higher Accountability for College Dropout Rates
More than ever, colleges and universities have a responsibility to not simply admit students, but ensure they are guided properly to graduation.
February 19, 2014
African-American
South Carolina State University Seeks Hand Out of $13M Hole
Plagued by turmoil of one kind or another for the last half decade, the university is asking the state for millions of dollars to help it avert a $13 million deficit this fiscal year ending June 30.
February 19, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Special Focus: Black History Month
In this Black History Month-focused edition, Diverse takes a look at MIT professor Craig Steven Wilder’s new book, Ebony and Ivy, exploring the long history of slavery and Ivy League institutions.
February 17, 2014
African-American
Harrison Ensuring African-American Stories Find Their Way into Oregon’s Textbooks
Through his research, Dr. James Harrison found that the lack of African-American stories in classrooms can be traced back to the 1870s through the 1890s.
February 17, 2014
Leadership & Policy
Psychiatrist to Lead New Texas Medical School
Dr. Francisco Fernandez, a professor and chairman of psychiatry and neurosciences at the University of South Florida College of Medicine will be the founding director.
February 16, 2014
Faculty & Staff
John Lewis Takes Readers on a ‘March’ through Civil Rights
John Lewis’ best-selling graphic novel depicting the civil rights movement is the first in a trilogy, designed to tell the civil right story in an easy-to-read medium.
February 13, 2014
Community Colleges
Maryland Leads Nation in High-Scoring on AP exams
The College Board announced Tuesday that the Maryland class of 2013 led the nation in high scoring on Advanced Placement tests.
February 12, 2014
Leadership & Policy
Southern Board to Meet Again to Vote on Chancellor’s Job
The Southern University System Board of Supervisors will convene in a special meeting to reconsider the fate of ousted chancellor of Southern University-Baton Rouge, James Llorens.
February 12, 2014
Sports
White House Praises Gay Football Player for Coming Out
WASHINGTON ― The White House is applauding a college football player’s decision to announce he is gay, with President Barack Obama’s spokesman, first lady Michelle Obama and Vice President Joe Biden all portraying him as courageous and inspirational.
February 11, 2014
African-American
University of Utah Study Seeks Faith’s Effects on Brain
University of Utah researchers studying religion’s effects on the brain are gearing up to study the minds of Mormons who have come back from recent missions.
February 9, 2014
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