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Intrusive Attention Key for Black Males in Higher Ed

Black and Latino males need to graduate, and we’re failing at getting them to the stage.

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In Case You Missed It

At ACE, Presidents Focus on Building Partnerships with Institutions Abroad James Rosser Honored with John Hope Franklin Award White House ‘HBCU All-Stars’ Program Recognizes High-Achieving Students Helping Young Black, Latino Men Succeed Through Support and Challenging Stereotypes

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Historians Push for Revival of Studying the Midwest

A new Midwest history association, launching this fall, will call for universities in the Midwest to make a concerted effort to focus on Midwestern history.

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Former NAACP President Moves to Venture Capital

Ben Jealous says he wants to grow opportunities for Blacks and Latinos in the tech economy.

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A Woman Of Courage

March is Women’s History Month, which this year will carry the theme “Celebrating Women of Character, Courage and Commitment,.” Fannie Lou Hamer, one of the heroes of the Civil Rights Movement, was the embodiment of those attributes.

Hispanic-Serving Institutions Continue Growth With More Poised to Join Ranks

The nation had 370 Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) in 2013, an increase of nearly 60 percent during the past decade, said the new report from Excelencia in Education.

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Special Focus: Black History Month

In this Black History Month-focused edition, Diverse takes a look at MIT professor Craig Steven Wilder’s new book, Ebony and Ivy, exploring the long history of slavery and Ivy League institutions.

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Divided FAMU Board Approves Mangum’s Contract for President

Trustees who oversee Florida A&M University are finally approving a new contract for the school’s new president.

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John Lewis Takes Readers on a ‘March’ through Civil Rights

John Lewis’ best-selling graphic novel depicting the civil rights movement is the first in a trilogy, designed to tell the civil right story in an easy-to-read medium.

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Farm Bill Gives Central State Land-Grant Status; New Grant Program for HSIs

The Agricultural Act of 2014 will authorize a new program for Hispanic-serving institutions to work with agricultural workers and designate Ohio’s Central State with land-grant status.

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Earnings Gap for College Grads Widest in 48 Years

The earnings gap between young adults with and without bachelor’s degrees has stretched to its widest level in nearly half a century, a sign of the growing value of a college education despite rising tuition costs, according to an analysis of census data released Tuesday.

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Hampton University President Harvey Giving $1M-Plus to Talladega College

Dr. William R. Harvey and his wife, Norma, have given the money to help establish a museum that will be home to the renowned Hale Woodruff Amistad Murals.

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