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Faculty & Staff

HBCU Battle It Out

Highlights from the 2008 Honda Battle of the Bands, held in Atlanta. Music from North Carolina Central University’s marching band, Sound Machine, directed by Jorim E. Reid, is featured in the slide show.

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New Asian American Civil Rights Book

A textbook on Asian Americans and civil rights has been published by the University of California, Los Angeles’ Asian American Studies Center Press. Untold Civil Rights Stories is aimed at high school students and college freshmen, officials say, and marks a rare work on the little-discussed topic.

Taking On the Stereotypes: Asian American Basketball Player Excels on the Court

After leading his high school basketball team to a state title averaging 15 points a game, the 6-foot-3-inch, 200-pound young man hoped to draw some Division I college scholarship offers.

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On diverseeducation.com: Taking On the Stereotypes

Harvard University basketball’s starting point guard Jeremy Lin has faced the stereotypical catcalls of “too skinny,” “too short” and “go play violin like the rest of your people,” despite the fact that he led his high school team to a state title and is Harvard’s top scorer.

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Asian American leads Latino district in California

In an election that highlighted America’s fluid racial landscape, an Asian American candidate emerged as the leading contender to fill a U.S. House seat in an overwhelmingly Hispanic district.

Faculty & Staff

A Chancellor’s Choice

Ask the University of California, Merced chancellor whether he misses teaching day to day, and his answer leaves no doubt: “Yes, I definitely do,” says Dr. Sung-Mo “Steve” Kang.

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Opinion: Exam Winners and Losers

Issues of Race, Testing and Selectivity Before the Supreme Court

Asian American Lawmakers in California Charge UC Admission Change Harmful to Asians

As it prepares to turn answer to a California legislative panel, the University of California is defending changes in its new admissions policy that the school says will broaden the eligibility pool for applicants.

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Dartmouth Students Apologize for Racist E-mail About First Asian-American President

Dartmouth students apologized for writing a tongue-in-cheek news report full of racial slurs directed at the school’s next president, who will be the first Asian-American to lead an Ivy League school.

Leadership & Policy

Dartmouth’s New President First Asian To Lead Ivy League Institution

A Korean-born doctor and humanitarian known as a leader the global fight against HIV/AIDS and other diseases will become the next president of Dartmouth College.

Faculty & Staff

A Practical Ethnic Studies Program

The Asian American Studies Program at the University of Massachusetts Boston complements students’ career tracks and engages them in the surrounding Asian American community.

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Diverse Calendar

March 5-7AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF HISPANICS IN HIGHER EDUCATION 4th Annual National Conference “Achieving Hispanic Success” Hyatt Regency Riverwalk San Antonio Web: www.aahhe.org March 11-15 THE NATIONAL BLACK GRADUATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION 21st Annual Conference “Engaged. Empowered. Expect It.” Doubletree Downtown Houston Contact: Dorothy E. Hines E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.nbgsa.org March 12-14 TWELFTH ANNUAL REGIONAL HBCU SUMMIT […]

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