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Students
Scholars of Color Making Academic Research More Culturally Relevant
A basic approach of conducting research, publishing work and focusing on information dissemination is key to making academic work relevant for the higher ed community and the people they serve.
October 19, 2015
African-American
General Via’s Success Inspires Next Generation
Four-star Gen. Dennis L. Via has become one of the highest-ranking African-Americans in U.S. military history, using his story to inspire the next generation.
October 19, 2015
African-American
What Donald Trump Sees When He Sees an Asian College Kid’s Face
When he heard Donald Trump spewing forth untruths about South Korea on the campaign, economics major Joseph Choe decided he’d demand the truth from the Donald. Or, at the very least, a correction.
October 18, 2015
Faculty & Staff
Dayton Expands Men of Color Mentoring Program
DAYTON, Ohio — Miles Tidd is now a solid, focused senior at Belmont High School who holds down a job and has an eye on attending The Citadel, a military college in South Carolina.
October 18, 2015
Disabilties
MSU Gets Nearly $290K to Support Students With Disabilities
MINOT, N.D. — Minot State University has received nearly $290,000 in federal funds to help young adults with intellectual disabilities living in rural communities transition into post-secondary education.
October 18, 2015
African-American
Educating the Young Voter
With a new round of young voters being eligible to vote this year, the question raised is not only will they participate, but do they have an understanding of the issues?
October 18, 2015
African-American
Duncan’s Tenure Marked by Mixed Reviews
Arne Duncan’s tenure as Secretary of Education has been met with mixed results—with some groups having been critical since the beginning, while others continue their strong support.
October 18, 2015
Students
Community College Leaders Advocate for Stricter Standards of Assessment
The AACT and the ACCT released a joint statement last week announcing that they are weighing in to advocate for more rigorous standards of assessment in secondary school.
October 18, 2015
Sports
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MSI Faculty Struggling to Find Career Balance Educators Seeking Means to Open Doors for First-generation Students Experts Cite Critical Need to Better Serve Hispanic Learners  Campus Gun Violence, Ben Carson and How to Best Help Students Cope
October 15, 2015
Opinion
Thank You, Michelle Obama from Tall Women Everywhere
At 5’11”, Michelle Obama is not the average woman, literally or figuratively.
October 15, 2015
Leadership & Policy
Tennessee Lawmaker Considering Bill to Allow College Faculty to be Armed
A Republican state lawmaker says he might offer legislation authorizing faculty and employees at Tennessee’s public higher education institutions to carry firearms and have “the best chance possible to defend themselves” if there’s a campus shooting.
October 15, 2015
Leadership & Policy
Tufts University, Goucher College Revoke Honorary Degrees Given to Cosby
Two more colleges announced Thursday they have rescinded honorary degrees given to Bill Cosby, adding to a growing list of schools distancing themselves from the entertainer embroiled in allegations of sexual assault.
October 15, 2015
Home
Campus Safety Confronts Hazing, Bullying, Sexual Assault and School Shootings
In the wake of heightened national attention to issues such as hazing, bullying, sexual assaults and shootings, the nation’s colleges and universities are increasingly refining and updating their techniques for keeping their students safe.
October 15, 2015
Home
For Undergrads, Peers Play Key Role in Degree Attainment
A recent study shows that when it comes to getting through two-year colleges, individual ability is key.
October 15, 2015
Health
Macalester College Student Creates App to Stop Night Terrors
A student at Macalester College has created a smart watch application to help people suffering from night terrors.
October 14, 2015
Home
Immigrants Sue Missouri Colleges Over Higher Tuition Rate
Immigrant students on Tuesday sued three Missouri public colleges for charging them higher tuition, a change prompted by a new state law aimed at blocking students without lawful immigration status from paying less than international students.
October 14, 2015
Opinion
Raven-Symone and Buffoonish Things Black Celebs Sometimes Say
She, whether wittingly or unwillingly, has bought into a retrograde mindset.
October 14, 2015
Faculty & Staff
UC Berkeley Astronomer Marcy Resigns Over Student Sexual Harassment
A prominent astronomer resigned Wednesday from the University of California, Berkeley, after an investigation found he sexually harassed female students over many years, two top administrators said.
October 14, 2015
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