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Asian American Pacific Islander
You know MLK, but do you know FTK?: Why we all should celebrate Fred T. Korematsu
In 1942, Korematsu, when he was all of 23, refused the U.S. government’s order to be placed in an internment camp for Japanese Americans.
January 29, 2013
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Humble Beginnings, Knack For Science Motivate University Of Miami Vice Provost
M. Brian Blake has been a computer science prodigy since the fourth grade.
January 29, 2013
Sports
A Special Tribute to the Unsung Athletics Directors of College Sports
In the second installment of a four-part series, the Diverse editors sought to recognize those current and former athletics directors across the country who have blazed the trails and opened doors for minorities in sports.
January 29, 2013
Opinion
United We Dream Welcomes President Obama’s New Vision for Immigration Reform; Will Keep Pushing for Families and Fairness
Today, President Barack Obama unveiled his plan for immigration reform in a major speech in Las Vegas, stating a commitment to creation of a roadmap to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and pledging to make immigration reform a top priority for 2013.
January 29, 2013
Recruitment & Retention
College Leaders Call for Immediate Remediation with Drop-out Crisis
In a letter published by the National Commission on Higher Education Attainment last week, college leaders recommended that schools begin to research measures on increasing completion rates in order to achieve the national goal of creating a skilled workforce.
January 29, 2013
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Senators Reach Agreement on Immigration Reform
A bipartisan group of leading senators has reached agreement on the principles for a sweeping overhaul of the nation’s immigration laws, including a path to citizenship for the 11 million illegal immigrants already in this country.
January 28, 2013
Students
All 23 Florida Four-year Colleges OK $10K Degrees
Gov. Rick Scott says all 23 state colleges offering four-year degrees in Florida have accepted his $10,000 tuition challenge.
January 28, 2013
Faculty & Staff
Out Lesbian and Gay Presidents Discuss Pathways to Leadership
The Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) held its 69th Annual Meeting in Atlanta last week.
January 28, 2013
Sports
A Special Tribute to the Unsung Heroes and Heroines of College Sports
Many are familiar with the work of organizations such as Black Coaches and Administrators and the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics, which serve as policing organizations to monitor the NCAA’s commitment to diversity in hiring as well as athletic programs’ commitment to academics, respectively.
January 28, 2013
African-American
Diverse Conversations: The First Eight Months
An interview with Dr. Kent Smith, the new president of Langston University, to talk about the first eight months of his presidency.
January 28, 2013
African-American
Thurgood Marshall College Fund Establishes President-in-Residence Position
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund has appointed John W. Garland, the former president of Central State University, to be its first President-in-Residence.
January 28, 2013
Disabilties
Sports Are a Civil Right for Disabled, US Says
Breaking new ground, the U.S. Education Department is telling schools they must include students with disabilities in sports programs or provide equal alternative options.
January 27, 2013
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Poorer Texas Kids Lead to Higher Education Costs
Texas’ high child poverty rate is beginning to make demands on the state’s budget, and experts warn the state needs to spend more on education or the state’s economy could slow.
January 27, 2013
Students
Alumni Giving Starts with Students
Like many college administrators across the country, I am never quite sure what to expect with the beginning of each academic year.
January 27, 2013
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New MOOC Expands Civil Rights Instruction
Civil rights historian and award-winning author Taylor Branch is on a mission to make the Civil Rights Movement more prominent in higher education—and he’s teaching a new MOOC on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to do it.
January 27, 2013
Sports
Social Media’s Undeniable Impact on College Sports
In just a few short years, social media have become the centerpiece at the table of intercollegiate athletics. Stakeholders are now examining how best to utilize and at times cope with entities such as Twitter and Facebook.
January 27, 2013
Opinion
Why I Can No Longer Support the Anti-Bullying Movement: An Ally’s Pronouncement to the Majority
Once an ally of the anti-bullying movement, Katherine Wheatle discusses her qualms with the cause.
January 27, 2013
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Recent Grads Underemployed Because of Low Job Supply
Once thought of as the key to premium earnings and better job selection for recent graduates, the bachelor’s degree is no longer a valued commodity for entrance into the labor market.
January 27, 2013
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