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African-American

Senator Accused of Racial Gaffes Draws Support From HBCUs

Despite facing allegations of racial insensitivity during his 2006 re-election campaign, U.S. Sen. George Allen, R-Va., continues to draw support from some African-Americans — particularly for his support of historically Black colleges and universities.

Corporate Recruiting In the 21st Century

Recruiting for diverse talent is a major priority in corporate America. At a time when employee recruiting is being transformed…

Corporate Recruiting In the 21st Century

Recruiting for diverse talent is a major priority in corporate America…

Just the Stats: Solving the Hispanic-Serving Institution Riddle

One source said 209. The source in another story said 236. My editor asked me to sort it out. I’m a researcher and even I couldn’t give her a definitive answer to her question: How many Hispanic-Serving Institutions are there?

Faculty & Staff

Just the Stats: Faculty at Tribal Colleges

In the July editions of my column, I presented data showing that minority faculty were more likely to dwell in the ranks of assistant professor than full professor, and that they were glaringly under-represented in various disciplines, including law. Since then, a number of Diverse readers have suggested that I take a closer look at faculty at minority-serving institutions. This week, I’ll examine faculty statistics at Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs).

Small Business Growth Grants For Minority-Serving Colleges Pushed In Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. A new plan to boost the number of minority-owned businesses by enhancing small business development programs at minority-serving institutions is before the U.S. Congress.

Minority-Serving Groups to Manage Two New NASA Programs

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has partnered with three minority-serving organizations…

Leadership & Policy

Civil Rights Panel: Duplication Threatens Black Colleges

Predominately White institutions (PWIs) are duplicating programs offered at historically Black colleges and universities…

Education Department Issues Criteria for “Rigorous” Curriculum

Students at minority-serving colleges and universities are among the primary targets of a new $4.5-billion financial aid windfall…

New Mexico State Hopes to Draw Students from Minority-Serving Institutions

New Mexico State University regents, seeking to boost enrollment, have approved three programs involving out-of-state tuition waivers — including a pilot project to analyze the elimination of nonresident tuition.

Faculty & Staff

Professors’ Salaries at Minority-serving Institutions Lag Counterparts

A recent study, “The Devaluing of Higher Education: The Annual Report on the Economic Status of the Profession, 2005-06,” found that overall average salaries for professors declined for the second year in a row…

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House Votes to Reauthorize Higher Education Act

After years of partisan bickering, the House of Representatives has passed a measure reauthorizing the Higher Education Act for six years on a 221-199 near-party line vote…

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