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Student, Professor Meet in Lifesaving Encounter

A trip to the races could have been deadly for East Tennessee State University pharmacy professor Charles Collins if circumstances had been slightly different.

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Low Profile of New President of NAACP Might Be Obstacle for Group’s Growth

Cornell Brooks does not come to the job with national name recognition, which experts say is critical to helping push the organization forward.

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IU Professor Describes the Origins of the Asian ‘Model Minority’ in the U.S.

Ellen Wu, assistant professor of history at Indiana University Bloomington, recalls the origins and development of the Asian “model minority” stereotype in recent book.

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Celebrating Brown, Confronting Its Challenging Legacy

As the sixtieth anniversary of the Brown v. Board court decision is celebrated, scholars say segregation and racially-biased treatment of children of color in K-12 schools still persists.

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School Integration Slipping 60 Years After Brown

Progress toward integrating America’s schools since the landmark Brown v. Topeka Board of Education decision 60 years ago is being chipped away, and it’s no longer just a Black-and-White issue.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) high school students

Diverse Docket: Suit Against NY College of Podiatric Medicine Dismissed

Dr. Hernan Melgarejo failed part II of the American Podiatric Medical Licensing Exam eight times and blamed discrimination, according to the court.

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Can Stephen Guillermo Graduate Posthumously?

The family’s primary goal is to gain justice in the aftermath of his slaying but to have Stephen be given a degree from San Francisco State would be a very close second.

Faculty & Staff

Harrison B. Wilson Getting Honorary Doctorate from University of Kentucky

Denied admission to the University of Kentucky almost 70 years ago because it wouldn’t accept Black students, Wilson went on to become a coach and later a university president.

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Amherst Extends Ban on Fraternities, Sororities

Amherst College has extended a 3-decade-old ban on fraternities and sororities to include off-campus “underground” organizations.

Johnson C. Smith Becomes First HBCU to Admit a Latino Fraternity

The young men, who are all pursuing degrees in STEM disciplines, say their common academic pursuits led them to the idea of creating a fraternity.

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Faculty & Staff

Professor Makes Sure There’s No Disconnect in Her Online Program

Kari Frisch is maintaining 95 percent retention rates in her online courses at Central Lakes College through innovative methods.

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Faculty & Staff

Schools Facing Title IX Investigation

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