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Faculty & Staff

Judge: No Foul Play in UDC Tenure Decision

A former law school faculty member at the University of the District of Columbia failed to provide any evidence that gender or race discrimination was responsible for her denial of tenure, a federal judge has ruled.

February 26, 2013

Students

Nettles: Multiple Factors Determine Student Success

Key factors in a student’s chance for school success include one’s home environment, the quality of the school, and enriching after-school activities, according to Dr. Michael T. Nettles.

February 26, 2013

Students

Fight Intensifies to Keep Concealed Weapons off College Campuses

Activity by gun lobbyists increases on the state level in the wake of Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy.

February 21, 2013

Faculty & Staff

Iowa University Faculty OKs Exceptions for Military

The University of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate has approved a new policy that would let military personnel and veterans carry out their duties or receive medical treatment without worrying about missing class.

February 20, 2013

Students

Texas Senate May Wade Into UT Dispute

The Texas Senate announced Tuesday that it will hold hearings into the behavior of the University of Texas’ regents and whether they are meddling too much into President Bill Powers’ private life and management of the school.

February 19, 2013

Students

Research Shows Grit Plays Key Role in Black Males’ College Success

Ohio State associate professor finds perseverance and passion to pursue goals are intangibles that push students past academic barriers.

February 19, 2013

Faculty & Staff

N.C. State Preserves Black History with Mobile Web App

North Carolina State University offers its university community and visitors “Red, White & Black,” a self-guided walking tour mobile device web app that documents African-American history at the school.

February 17, 2013

Faculty & Staff

Will the AME Church Save Wilberforce?

I grew up in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. My father, Rev. Larry Rogers, served for a time under Rev. Floyd H. Flake at Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral in Queens, New York.

February 13, 2013

Faculty & Staff

The Origin and Purpose of Black History Month

Opinion: Black History Month has deviated from Carter G. Woodson’s initial intent to recognize the strength of Black America, and becoming a month-long hero worshipping festival.

February 13, 2013

Faculty & Staff

Holding the Liberal Arts Line from the GOP Attack

Now, they are trying to dumb down the electorate by shelling our factory of knowledge.

February 6, 2013

Faculty & Staff

You Can’t Always Read or Write Just What You Want to Read or Write

Recently, I was doing some research for a forthcoming book that I am working on. I still have more work to do, but I was able to make some good headway in archives, came across some good online primary sources and was pleased with what I have been able to come with at this point.

February 5, 2013

Faculty & Staff

Panel Oks Tentative Pa. University Faculty Pact

A negotiating committee for the union representing faculty at Pennsylvania’s state-owned universities unanimously approved a tentative contract agreement on Monday, a key step toward ending a labor dispute that’s lasted more than 18 months.

February 4, 2013