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Penn State Approves President Search, Athletics Code
Penn State trustees on Friday approved the process to find a new president and an athletics code of conduct required by the NCAA as part of the penalties for the child sex abuse scandal involving former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.
November 18, 2012
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CUNY Graduate Center Launches Social Justice Initiative
Project takes aim at improving the connection between research and social justice movements and social justice advocacy.
November 18, 2012
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Texas Southern Fails in Bid to Stop Discrimination Suit
The attorney for the White assistant dean claiming employment discrimination and retaliation by Texas Southern says there will be a trial.
November 18, 2012
Sports
A Year Later, Hazing Scandal Still Shadows FAMU
Florida A&M remains immersed in reflection as it continues to cope with the ramifications of the hazing death of drum major Robert Champion at last year’s Florida Classic football game.
November 18, 2012
African-American
Survey: New Grads Can Expect Modest Rise in Hiring
Modest good news for college students: An annual survey predicts employers will increase hiring of new four-year college graduates about 5 percent in the coming year.
November 15, 2012
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U.S. Court Strikes Down Michigan Affirmative Action Ban
A federal appeals court has thrown out Michigan’s voter-approved ban on affirmative action in college admissions and public hiring.
November 15, 2012
Leadership & Policy
Romney’s (In)Correct: Obama’s “Gifts” for Young People
It is not often I agree with Mitt Romney. Actually, I have yet to remember an occasion when I agreed with Romney. But all good things (or bad things depending on your perspective) come to an end.
November 15, 2012
Students
Outstanding Professors Honored at Thursday Ceremony in Washington
Dr. Todd Pagano was named the Outstanding Master’s Universities and Colleges Professor of the Year in a ceremony Thursday.
November 15, 2012
Students
Summit Looks at Diversity of Advanced Placement Enrollees
District leaders in Polk County, Fla. started an annual “AP Summit” in 2006 in an effort to match demographics of students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses with those of the broader student population.
November 15, 2012
Leadership & Policy
Women’s College Basketball Hiring Shows Some Decline in Forward Momentum
Data from FBS schools with openings for head coaches showed decreases from 2011 in the percentages of people of color being interviewed and on search committees for women’s college basketball vacancies.
November 15, 2012
HBCUs
Oregon Public Universities Set Record for Graduates
Oregonians went back to school in large numbers during the Great Recession, leading to a record for graduates in 2011-2012 from the state’s public universities.
November 14, 2012
Community Colleges
Alabama Governor Prepares Workforce Development Group
Gov. Robert Bentley says he plans to appoint a task force to help provide seamless workforce development training from the middle school through college.
November 14, 2012
Faculty & Staff
Coppin State Names Interim President
An interim president has been named for Coppin State University.
November 14, 2012
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Admissions Counselors Share the Truth About Their Profession
Few people set out to become admissions counselors, say people in the profession. They tend to stumble into it.
November 14, 2012
Faculty & Staff
The Exposed Bigotry of Generation ‘Y’ Manifests Itself
Dr. Elwood Watson is a professor of history and African-American studies at East Tennessee State University.
November 14, 2012
Students
The Success of Black Men in College Involves the Help of Many
In order to improve college completion rates among Black men, multiple stakeholders must reshape public policy on several fronts — from college sports to financial aid — in ways that create more favorable conditions for Black men to earn a degree.
November 14, 2012
Students
FAMU Head Coach Joe Taylor Steps Down Immediately
Florida A&M coach Joe Taylor announced Thursday he’s stepping down immediately.
November 13, 2012
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Panel: Higher Ed. Institutions Have a Role in Teacher Evaluation Reform
As states begin to roll out new systems for teacher evaluation, institutions of higher learning should position themselves to be partners in the process and incorporate the new measures into their teacher prep programs.
November 13, 2012
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