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Students

A Community of Engaged Learners Where Individuals Flourish

The College of William & Mary SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Williamsburg, VA Virginia M. Ambier, Ph.D. Founded in 1693 Vice President for Student Affairs http://www.wm.edu/ Founded in 1693 by King William III and Queen Mary II of England, the College of William & Mary (W&M) boasts that it is unlike any other university in America. […]

April 8, 2014

Students

A Young Minority-Serving Institution on the Move

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Pomona, California Dr. Douglas R. Freer Founded in 1938 Vice President for Student Services www.csupomona.edu Founded in 1938 and one of only two polytechnic universities in the state, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) is known for its learn-by-doing philosophy. The university recognizes that […]

April 8, 2014

Faculty & Staff

U.S. Presidents Gather to Commemorate 50th Anniversary of Civil Rights Act

President Barack Obama, along with all of the living U.S. presidents, will gather at a three-day summit to mark the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act.

April 7, 2014

Faculty & Staff

Buffett Gives Alma Mater’s Chancellor Twitter Advice

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Harvey Perlman is turning to billionaire Warren Buffett for advice on Twitter even though the investor has only sent five tweets.

April 2, 2014

Faculty & Staff

Diverse Conversations: 3 Things High School Students Should Know About College

There is no way to totally prepare a young adult for the realities of the college experience and what it will mean for his or her long-term success, but there are some things that high school educators should emphasize.

April 1, 2014

Faculty & Staff

Honoring Derek Walcott

The West Indian poet and playwright Derek Walcott was honored at the National Black Writers Conference at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Saturday, March 29. To read more about him, see Conversations With Derek Walcott, available on DiverseBooks.net.

April 1, 2014

Students

Fueled By Rejection, Black Scholars Built College Language Association to Last

While the Modern Language Association never had an official policy to exclude Blacks from participating in one of the world’s largest academic organizations, they concede that for decades its membership wasn’t eager to bring African Americans into their ranks.

March 27, 2014

Faculty & Staff

Teaching Students the Process to Societal Change

One aspect that I try to instill in my students is that very little that is accomplished is done so alone

March 25, 2014

Students

Elite California Universities Partner to Recruit Minorities in STEM

The California Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate aims to increase the number of underrepresented minorities entering the postdoctoral and faculty ranks in STEM disciplines at top-tier universities, starting with its first retreat April 4-5.

March 24, 2014

Faculty & Staff

Welcome Aboard!

Diane F. Remler has joined Cox, Matthews and Associates as Assistant to the Operations Department. She has more than 20 years of experience working in the Washington, D.C., area for some of the most prestigious law firms in the nation. She is a licensed Zumba instructor and a member of the Art Deco Society of Washington.

March 23, 2014

Students

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.

March 23, 2014

Faculty & Staff

Deborah Delisle Defends Obama Administration’s Education Policy Agenda

During an appearance at the College of New Rochelle, U.S. Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education Deborah Delisle defended the Obama administration’s college and career ready standards.

March 23, 2014