Black IssuesHomeSenators Offer Support for Nomination Of New Education SecretarySenators Offer Support for Nomination Of New Education SecretaryMargaret Spellings cites more year-round Pell Grants, expansion of distance-learning options, as higher education policy themes By Charles DervaricsPresident Bush’s choice for education secretary sailed through a confirmation hearing in early January, but concerns about possible Pell Grant reductions and other budget cuts may make the honeymoon […]January 26, 2005African-AmericanSharing Some of the BlameSharing Some of the BlameThis letter is a response to the critique offered by Dr. Gerald E. Matthews to Dr. Bill Cosby’s comments and remarks about low-income African Americans (see Black Issues, Dec. 30, 2004). I am not an African American of wealth, but I did emerge from a childhood of poverty to my present […]January 26, 2005HealthA Healthier, Happier New YearA Healthier, Happier New YearIt’s almost inevitable that the dawn of a New Year inspires many of us to dedicate ourselves to a healthier lifestyle. After putting on a few extra pounds during the holiday season, we often find ourselves resolving in January to slim down and to maintain an optimal weight. How well Americans […]January 26, 2005HBCUsGetting HBCUs in the Disaster-Response LoopGetting HBCUs in the Disaster-Response LoopBy Dr. Ladd G. ColstonNatural and man-made disasters represent an ominous threat to the research, instructional and public service missions of colleges and universities. From the bombings in Oklahoma City to the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 to last year’s Hurricane Frances, the potential damage to campus buildings, human life […]January 26, 2005HomeBIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING: Treena Livingston ArinzehBIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGEngineering A Cure Treena Livingston ArinzehTitle: Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of TechnologyEducation: Ph.D., Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania; M.S., Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University; B.S., MechanicalEngineering, Rutgers University Age: 34To say that Dr. Treena Livingston Arinzeh is on a mission is no exaggeration. For Arinzeh, finding “scaffolds” that will help cure […]January 12, 2005HomeMANAGEMENT SCIENCE: Michael P. JohnsonMANAGEMENT SCIENCESolving the Housing EquationMichael P. Johnson Title: Associate Professor of Management Science and Urban Affairs, H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management, Carnegie Mellon UniversityEducation: Ph.D., Operations Research, Northwestern University; M.S., Operations Research, University of California, Berkeley; M.S., Electrical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology; B.S., Mathematics and French, Morehouse College Age: […]January 12, 2005StudentsCLASSICS: Leah Rochel JohnsonCLASSICSClassical FoundationsLeah Rochel JohnsonTitle: Assistant Professor of Classics and Ancient MediterraneanStudies and History, Pennsylvania State University Education: Ph.D., M.A., Ancient History and Mediterranean Archaeology, University of California, Berkeley; B.A., Classics, Harvard UniversityAge: 40The scarcity of minorities in the classics is apparent to any observer. What isn’t as obvious is how much African American intellectuals such […]January 12, 2005HomeProfessional Appointments© Copyright 2005 by DiverseEducation.comJanuary 12, 2005HomeGrants & AwardsArizona State University received a $15 million gift from philanthropist Julie Ann Wrigley. The gift will be used to create the International Institute for Sustainability to study and look for solutions to ecological, economic and societal issues. Case Western Reserve University’s (Ohio) master of fine arts theater program received a $750,000, three-year grant from the […]January 12, 2005HomeGauging the Success of Your Web SiteGauging the Success of Your Web SiteHow do you know you’re doing a good job and discover which areas need improving? If you’re an employee, it can be through performance reviews. If you run a publication, it can be through readership surveys or focus group studies. And if you’re a Webmaster, it can be through […]January 12, 2005Previous PagePage 18 of 431Next Page
