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Perspective: Hispanic Students at a Crossroads

More federal investments needed to ensure viability of HSIs, writes Dr. Antonio Flores, president and CEO of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.

Women of Color in STEM Fields

As a group, women are still the largest untapped talent pool for growing America’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, workforce. Women of color, in particular, remain greatly underrepresented in STEM disciplines despite a growing population of racial/ethnic minority groups and a growing number of women and minorities attending college. In an effort to […]

Workshop Showcases Latino Student Success Programs

At the Accelerating Latino Student Success Workshop in Washington, college administrators shared stories with other college administrators about campus programs designed improve educational outcomes for Latino students.

New Federal Aid Targets Community Colleges, Hispanic-Serving Schools

The Obama administration made major cash infusions to community colleges and Hispanic-Serving Institutions on Monday through grant programs meant to spur innovation.

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Leaders Sound Alarm for High School Class of 2012

During a Congressional Black Caucus panel discussion titled “The Class of 2012,” Florida Memorial University chief Henry Lewis said one of the biggest societal needs is for more students to get educated in the STEM fields.

Diverse In India: Teaching Job Opens Window into Indian Society for Howard Law School Graduate

Jessica Cooper, who plans to join Teach for America upon returning to the U.S. in the spring of 2012, said her decision to teach in India stems in part from her regrets for not studying abroad while still in college.

Calif. K-12 Schools Make Gains But Some May Face Sanctions

States can apply for waivers if they agree to education reforms such as tougher evaluation systems for teachers and more programs to help minority students, but California is still waiting to hear from the U.S. Education Department.

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan

For Public HBCUs, A New Type of Advocacy

Dr. Lorenzo Esters of the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities, rallies higher education stakeholders behind effort to boost funding for public historically Black college and universities.

Faculty & Staff

Lincoln University Aims to Strengthen STEM Programs Through Teaching, Research

When Dr. Ivory Nelson became president of Lincoln University in 1999, the trained chemist declared that he would make scientific research and education one of his greatest priorities.

Microsoft’s DigiGirlz Camps Combat Stereotypes About the Role of Women in Technology

A group of high school girls gathered in Charlotte, N.C., to attend “DigiGirlz,” a Microsoft program designed to make once male-dominated STEM fields seem less daunting.

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Making the Work of Black Scientists Accessible to the Public

With compelling video interviews of the nation’s top African-American scientists telling their life stories, the ScienceMakers website helps further the mission of increasing African-Americans, women, and other minorities in STEM professions.

Julieanna Richardson

Microsoft’s Imagine Cup Competition Seeks Diversity

Launched in 2003, Microsoft’s Imagine Cup competition boasts a strong international presence, with students from more than 70 countries competing this past year.

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