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Diverse on the Go
Diverse Senior Writer Jamal Watson is moderating a panel today entitled Crisis of Black Intelligentsia at the National Action Network national convention in New York. The convention continues through Saturday. Diverse also is attending and covering the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education conference in Charleston, South Carolina, that continues through Saturday. The organization [
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March 8, 2015
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Students
Summit Confronts Student Equity and Success for Black Males at Community Colleges
With more than 500 attendees, today caps the 8th annual African- American Male Education Network & Development (A2MEND) meeting, highlighting equity minded approaches to success for African-American men in community colleges.
March 8, 2015
Community Colleges
Students, Teachers Protest Civic Center Closure at the City College of San Francisco
City College of San Francisco students and teachers marched to San Francisco City Hall on Thursday to protest the abrupt closure of the college’s Civic Center campus.
March 8, 2015
African-American
President Obama Talks Justice, Higher Ed Costs at Benedict College
High tuition costs, the “uphill battle” of HBCUs, and matters of justice were among the issues that students and parents raised with President Barack Obama during a town hall meeting Friday at Benedict College.
March 8, 2015
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Home
Lamphere Celebrated for Achievements in Gender Diversity
Brown University honored Dr. Louise Lamphere for her work, efforts in achieving equality in higher education.
March 8, 2015
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African-American
Thousands March in Honor of 50th Anniversary of ‘Bloody Sunday’
Crowds of people, activists gathered in Selma on Sunday to make the legendary walk across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in honor of the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday.
March 8, 2015
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HBCUs
In Case You Missed It

Community Colleges’ Role as MSIs Expanding University of Maryland Duo Working to Create ‘HBCU Lite’ Report: Felony Question on College Application a Roadblock  Diverse Docket: Courts Backing Schools on Requirements of Student Professionalism
March 5, 2015
MSIs
South Carolina Advances Bill to Drop Wait for Veteran In-state Tuition
Out-of-state military veterans could come to South Carolina and immediately pay in-state tuition at its colleges and universities, under legislation endorsed Thursday by a state Senate panel.
March 5, 2015
Students
Syracuse Frat Members Charged after Pledge Suffers Frostbite
A Syracuse University pledge may lose four fingers after being forced to crawl in the snow and perform late-night pushups, and two fraternity members face charges for the hazing stunt.
March 5, 2015
Faculty & Staff
African-American Economist Loses Title VII Case
An African-American economist who blamed racial discrimination by a University of Chicago-affiliated peer-reviewed journal has lost his Title VII case against the university.
March 5, 2015
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Community Colleges
Professor Implicated in UNC Academic Fraud Case Retires
A senior professor at the University of North Carolina has retired in the wake of an academic fraud scandal in which some athletes were guided to classes that gave easy grades so they could keep playing.
March 5, 2015
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HBCUs
The Hypocrisy of Black College Hatred
As the phone lines were opened, a pattern generally emerged. At least one caller each day raised some form of question about the need, relevance or role of historically Black colleges and universities in the 21st century.
March 5, 2015
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Students
Student Loan Protest Group Going for Broke
Members are refusing to repay their loans for tuition paid to Corinthian Colleges, Inc., citing predatory interest rates and misrepresentation of employment potential associated with their degrees.
March 5, 2015
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Community Colleges
Diverse On The Go
Ralph Newell, Diverse Vice President of Business Development/Technology, and Marketing Manager Sydnée Reese Vann are attending the American College Personnel Association Convention in Tampa today through Sunday. Please drop by and allow them to introduce themselves at booth No. 400.
March 5, 2015
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Faculty & Staff
Ball State Staff Report Identity Thefts, Suspect Anthem Hack
Ball State University employees who say their identities have been stolen want to know whether a recent data breach at health insurer Anthem is to blame.
March 4, 2015
HBCUs
Former Pittsburg State Professor Pleads Guilty to Fraud
A former Pittsburg State University professor has admitted defrauding a Nigerian graduate student exchange program he led at the university out of more than $140,000.
March 4, 2015
Home
Report: Felony Question on College Application a Roadblock
The study — which examined admission practices in SUNY colleges — found that nearly two-thirds of applicants who disclose a felony conviction do not complete the application process.
March 4, 2015
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Sports
Planned Closure of Sweet Briar College Stirs Alumnae
Tears gave way to determination Wednesday as fiercely loyal Sweet Briar College students and alumnae vowed to keep their small private women’s college open.
March 4, 2015
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