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Faculty & Staff

Scholars: Police, Black Community Disconnect Unresolved

Reports of a Norfolk State University student’s attack by a police dog last week has again brought the issue of police violence against the African-American community to the forefront.

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Younger Americans Embrace Healthier Eating Options

A recent report conducted by the Nielsen Global Health and Wellness Survey offered surprising and detailed information about the culinary habits of young people.

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Disaggregating Asian American Pacific Islanders

New push to disaggregate data that uncovers disparities for NHPIs.

Diverse on the Go

Diverse Sales Administrator Elena Maconaughey will be among the staffers attending the American Association of Colleges and Universities’ 2015 Annual Meeting today at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C. Diverse also will host a reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

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Leadership & Policy

In Case You Missed It…

President Obama’s Plan to Make Community College Free Draws Praise, Skepticism Suspension of NC A&T’s Nursing Program Has Significant Impact on Students’ Future Community Colleges Take On Larger Role in Modern Language Association At King Celebration, Sharpton Bridges Eras of Activism

Believing and Achieving King’s Dream

The question lies not in the promises made but can the promises be kept.

Initiative in California Clearing Path to Law School for Underrepresented

There’s a broad effort to encourage and steer more community college graduates in California — especially minorities and other underrepresented populations — into law school.

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Faculty & Staff

Bensimon’s Journey Leads to Advocacy for Equity

At the 10th Annual American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education’s National Conference in March, Dr. Estela Bensimon will receive the Outstanding Latino/a Faculty in Higher Education: Research/Teaching (Research Institutions) award.

Dr. Estela Bensimon says several years of work in the nonprofit sector guided her to the “notion that you bring about change by involving people who are most impacted by conditions of inequity.” (Photo courtesy of University of Southern California)

In Case You Missed It…

Academic Racism in Play in Regard to Athletes North Carolina Central University Making History of its Own Pell Grant Eligibility Clarification Opens Doors of Opportunity for Juvenile Offenders Report: Campus-Based Child Care on Decline

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Bob Jones University Releases Report on Handling Sex Abuse Complaints

An independent report on how Bob Jones University has dealt with sexual abuse over several decades concluded that university employees weren’t properly trained to handle such cases and victims seem to have been blamed.

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FDA Gives Approval for Marijuana Oil Study

The Food and Drug Administration has given the University of Alabama at Birmingham permission to study the use of a marijuana derivative to treat seizures.

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In Case You Missed It…

Professor’s Early Experiences Combating Racism Come in Handy for Helping, Healing When the ‘Rule of Law’ is Unjust DREAM Youth Expressing Mixed Emotions over Obama Immigration Plan Obama Promises Funding, Resources in Response to Tribal Nations’ Education ‘Emergency’

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