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Perspectives: Diversity and the Future of the Professoriate – A Call to Action

Princeton dean contends that hiring and admissions committees must be proactive about creating a diverse applicant pool that will result in a diverse academic landscape, including faculty, staff and students.

Karen Jackson-Weaver

Does the DREAM Act Have a Future?

The White House and supporters aren’t yet ready to sing a requiem despite major obstacles.

Perspectives: Mentoring Can Be the Critical Ingredient in Minority Male Academic Achievement

Mentoring programs prove a crucial resource in minority male student success.

K-12 Science Proficiency Bottoms Out Among Nation’s High School Seniors; Blacks, Latinos at Lowest Levels

Only about one-fifth of America’s high school seniors are proficient in science, and the rates of proficiency are even lower among minority students, according to the results of a national science assessment released Tuesday.

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New Report Details Minorities’ Struggles to Bounce Back from Recession

The Center for American Progress’ report reveals sobering statistics and similar stories across minority groups.

Christian Weller

During Howard University Visit, Michelle Obama Urges Students To Study Abroad

With Chinese leader Hu Jintao visiting Washington this week, First Lady Michelle Obama dropped by Howard University where she urged students to study abroad and help strengthen the U.S. presence in the global community.

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Court Upholds UT-Austin Admissions Standards

A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the University of Texas at Austin can consider race and ethnicity in its admissions standards.

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Scholar Deciphers Census Data, Political Climate After Reapportionment

As the Census Bureau cranks out more official results this winter from the 2010 decennial census, political scientist Robert A. Holmes will be poring over the data to see what it portends for Blacks and other minorities and how they can use it to sustain political momentum in this decade.

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On 10th Anniversary, Wikipedia Aims for Diversity

In an effort to diversify, the San Francisco-based nonprofit is recruiting students from 16 college campuses, including Harvard and Georgetown.

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States Receive Annual Grade on Education Quality

Annual report details positive impact of federal stimulus money, but also highlights struggles and failures of state policies.

Christopher Swanson

Faculty & Staff

Tenure Crusader

After winning the tenure race, Dr. Kerry Ann Rockquemore gave it up to help other young professors reach their own tenure goals.

Kerry Rockquemore

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For Minorities, A New ‘Digital Divide’

Some experts see a new “digital divide” emerging with Latinos and Blacks being challenged by more, not less, access to technology.

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