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African-American
University of Colorado Humanities Classes Dwindle
Enrollment in arts and humanities classes at the University of Colorado is dwindling, mirroring a national trend that professors are trying to grasp.
December 9, 2014
LGBTQ+
MIT Pulls Online Lectures Over Harassment Claim
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has removed a retired physics professor’s lectures from an online learning platform because the school concluded he had sexually harassed a woman, university officials said.
December 9, 2014
STEM
Dean Clearing Native Americans’ Path to Increased STEM Participation
What do mythological stories from Native American tradition, ancient fossils and STEM mentoring have in common? They can all help propel Native American students to STEM careers, according to Dr. Kent Smith.
December 9, 2014
Home
Hearing Addresses Campus Sexual Assault Reporting
It’s estimated that only a fraction of campus sexual assault victims go to police. Senators want to know why.
December 9, 2014
Home
Pell Grant Eligibility Clarification Opens Doors of Opportunity for Juvenile Offenders
Expert says higher education leaders should look for ways to help young people in juvenile jails start to work on their college education now that the Obama administration has clarified that the longstanding ban on Pell Grants to prisoners does not apply to them.
December 9, 2014
Home
Diverse on the Go
Diverse President/CEO and Co-Founder William E. Cox will be the special guest speaker Thursday at the 10th Anniversary Celebration Gala of Jackson State University’s Executive Ph.D. Program in Urban Higher Education. The event, titled Catalyzing Change in Urban Higher Education, begins at 7 p.m. at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Jackson, Mississippi.
December 8, 2014
Home
Despite Governor’s Doubts, Move to Fund S.C. State Goes Forward
The state’s financial oversight board agreed Monday to dip into reserves and give South Carolina State University $12 million over three years, though questions remain about how the money will be doled out and whether the school must repay any of it.
December 8, 2014
Students
China Jails Students of Outspoken Minority Scholar
Seven Chinese students of a prominent Muslim minority professor who was sentenced to life in prison for separatism have been jailed for three to eight years after being convicted on the same charge, a rights lawyer said Monday.
December 8, 2014
Native Americans
Universities Find Building ‘Home’ on Campus Conducive to Native Americans’ Success
Educators say that the ability to build a sense of community on campus is most critical for attracting and retaining Native American students.
December 8, 2014
Students
An Open Letter of Love to Black Students
Black professors know there is always more that people don’t see or hear or want to know, but we see you. We hear you.
December 8, 2014
Students
Groups Urge University of Virginia to Reinstate Fraternity Activities
The University of Virginia should lift its suspension of fraternity and sorority activities now that Rolling Stone has acknowledged mistakes in its reporting of an alleged gang rape on campus, three organizations said in a statement.
December 8, 2014
African-American
North Carolina Central University Making History of its Own
In the 75 years since the history department came into existence at NCCU, the faculty have graduated more than 80 alumni who have gone on to earn Ph.D.s in history at other universities and have carved out careers as engaged researchers, university professors and museum curators.
December 8, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Picture Books For Gifting
Hidden among our weightier academic books, we often find some jewels that we don’t expect and that would be suitable for pleasure reading. Our search for books worthy of holiday gift giving this season turned up a number of illustrated storybooks suitable for children or adults
December 8, 2014
Sports
Gang-Themed Party at Clemson Raises Racial Tension
The president at Clemson University is speaking out in the wake of an off-campus party that has raised racial tensions at the school.
December 7, 2014
Students
Mexico: At Least 1 of 43 Missing Students Identified
At least 1 of 43 college students missing since September has been identified among charred remains found several weeks ago near a southern Mexico garbage dump, two government officials confirmed Saturday.
December 7, 2014
Students
Cost of College a Problem But Diversity Issue More Serious
Some thoughts while watching CNN’s Ivory Tower documentary.
December 7, 2014
STEM
Expert Tells Graduate School Stakeholders Don’t Count on Financial ‘Cavalry’ Coming
Speakers at the Council of Graduate Schools annual meeting last week warned that state by state divestment in higher education shows little sign of reversing ― and prospects of funding from the federal government are no rosier.
December 7, 2014
Home
Advocates Fear Impact of Rolling Stone Apology
Advocates for sexual-assault victims say Rolling Stone’s backpedaling from an explosive account of a gang rape at the University of Virginia doesn’t change the fact that rape is a problem on college campuses and must be confronted.
December 7, 2014
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