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Arrest Highlights Rx Drug Abuse Among Youth, College Students
CHICAGO Drug abuse experts say the arrest of Al Gore’s son underscores the growing problem of prescription drug abuse among America’s youth. College students use the stimulant Adderall, an attention deficit drug, to get a speedy high or pull all-nighters.
July 4, 2007
Students
Tuition freeze celebrated, but cost of campus living increases
COLUMBUS Ohio Costs of attending a state college or university will continue to rise this fall for many students despite a two-year undergraduate tuition freeze celebrated by lawmakers and university officials.
July 4, 2007
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School that expelled Freedom Riders wants to honor them
NASHVILLE Tenn. Tennessee State University wants to give honorary degrees to 14 students who were expelled for participating in the 1961 Freedom Rides.
July 4, 2007
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HBCUs
New Mexico Highlands University break-in prompts identity theft concern
LAS VEGAS N.M. New Mexico Highlands University has alerted 420 students that they could be the targets of identity theft after a break-in at a building on campus.
July 4, 2007
Students
Lawyer who assisted with Sept. 11 claims to help administer Virginia Tech fund
BLACKSBURG Va. A lawyer who ran the Sept. 11 victim compensation program will help Virginia Tech distribute its $7.1 million fund for victims of the mass shootings, university officials said Thursday.
July 4, 2007
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Program for aspiring law students seeks to boost minority lawyers
GREENSBORO N.C. Twenty college students from across the state are giving up a month of summer vacation to learn about law school as part of a program aimed at increasing the number of minority attorneys.
July 4, 2007
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Faculty & Staff
The physician, the professor and the politico – candidates for the presidency of Spelman College – Cover Story
ATLANTA For Spelman College student Toria Davis, just the thought of getting a new campus president with ties to the White House speaks volumes about the search to replace Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole. “It’s an honor just to think someone who’s so important would be interested in coming to Spelman,” said Davis after learning that […]
July 4, 2007
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African-American
Patterson Research Institute reports on educational profile of African Americans
Late last month, as part of a highly ambitious research effort on African American education, the first volume in a series of reports on the state of education in Black America was released.
July 4, 2007
Students
President Clinton meets with NAFEO – finally – National Assn. for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education – includes excerpt of Pres. Bill Clinton’s speech and a list of attendees
Washington For the first time since he assumed office in 1992. President Bill Clinton met with several dozen members of the National Association For Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) to discuss issues of concern to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
July 4, 2007
Students
Selective admissions: another milestone for Southern University – Column
Last year the Southern University, Board of Supervisors officially revealed its plan for the Southern University Baton Rouge campus to replace its long-standing policy of open admission selective admission. Thus, instead of admitting every student that applies regardless of academic merit — as was the tradition — admission will now be based on the ability of of prospective students to meet certain set academic criteria. By this pronouncement, the hoard has created another milestone in the history of the university’ which oversees the operation of the three campuses of the Southern University System, located in Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport Bossier City.
July 4, 2007
Leadership & Policy
Baton Rouge College’s opening up in the air
BATON ROUGE, La. State officials want to delay the court-ordered deadline for opening a new community college so they can locate the campus on what is now Louisiana State Police headquarters.
July 4, 2007
Leadership & Policy
News wrap up: Clinton speaks to American Council on Education
WASHINGTON President Bill Clinton thanked the American Council on Education (ACE) during the organization’s annual meeting late last month. The occasion marked the third time Clinton has addressed ACE, the premier voice of higher education, since he took office in 1992.
July 4, 2007
African-American
An educational edge?: A women’s history month meditation
Do African American women enjoy an educational advantage over African American men? According to the Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute of The College Fund/UNCF, Black women are at least earning more degrees.
July 4, 2007
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African-American
Breeder and Other Stories. – book reviews
Reviewed by Opal J. Moore Breeder and Other Stories by Dr. Eugenia Collier Black Classic Press, 1994 Baltimore, Maryland 188 pages Hardback: $11.95 I have stored up tales for you, my children My favorite children, my only children; Of shackles and slaves and a bill of rights.
July 4, 2007
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The business of running a business: hospitality industry managing more and more collegiate conference centers
There appears to be a growing trend in the expanding world of campus conference centers.
July 4, 2007
HBCUs
The promise and the peril – African American colleges and universities’ hotel and conference center ownership
Filling the Black Hotel & Conference Center Ownership Void: Tuskegee Has High Hopes; Clarke Atlanta Moves Slowly; Howard Throws in the Towel!
July 4, 2007
Students
Centers of attention: roles of collegiate conference centers come into focus – includes list of members of Assn. of Conference and Events Directors International for Collegiate Conference and Events Professionals – Cover Story
Twenty years ago, a college might have rented out dormitory space to church groups in the summer to keep the buildings in use and to make a little money on the side. Today, renting out space to host conferences and meetings has become a big business for colleges and universities.
July 4, 2007
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What’s in a name? African American or multiracial? – defining one’s self
The most important thing any oppressed people can do for themselves is to define who they are. Identity begins with naming yourself, in finding your own voice. This is the reason that names have always been significant to African Americans.
July 4, 2007
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