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Asian American Pacific Islander

You know MLK, but do you know FTK?: Why we all should celebrate Fred T. Korematsu

In 1942, Korematsu, when he was all of 23, refused the U.S. government’s order to be placed in an internment camp for Japanese Americans.

January 29, 2013

African-American

College Survey: Finance Worries Up, Politics Shift

Each year since 1966, UCLA’s Higher Education Research Institute has conducted a massive survey of incoming freshmen at four-year colleges, asking questions about their motivations, their plans and their political views.

January 24, 2013

Leadership & Policy

Bankrupt Lon Morris College Campus Sold at Auction

The oldest junior college in Texas has been sold at auction with much of the property going to the local school district and an office supply company.

January 23, 2013

Faculty & Staff

Latest NCAA Scandal Comes from Headquarters

In an embarrassing blow to its watchdog image, the NCAA said Wednesday its enforcement staff had botched the high-profile investigation of the University of Miami by improperly conducting at least two depositions while working with an attorney for disgraced booster Nevin Shapiro.

January 23, 2013

African-American

With Focus on Diversity, Jackson State to Open Satellite Campus

In a move that’s expected to increase its student diversity, Jackson State University, a historically Black institution, will open a satellite campus in a predominantly White city.

January 23, 2013

Sports

NCAA Division II Delegates Deny Mexico Pilot Program Membership

In a narrow vote of 138 for and 141 against, the NCAA Division II delegates opted not to extend to Mexican colleges the same invitation to begin the application for membership process that had been given to Canada in 2008.

January 22, 2013

African-American

Obama the Patriot

[portfolio_slideshow id=50823] Like many who are identifiably African-American, my feelings of patriotism are complicated. When I heard General Colin Powell say on a recent “Meet the Press” appearance that some prominent members of his own Republican party “still sort of look down on minorities,” referencing a former governor’s statement that President Obama “is shuckin’ and […]

January 21, 2013

Faculty & Staff

Auburn Faculty Concerned About Candidate Diversity

Faculty members at Auburn University are expressing concern about what some consider a lack of diversity among candidates to fill two openings on the school’s board of trustees.

January 16, 2013

HBCUs

FAMU Student Paper Faces Hazing-Related Libel Suit

Florida A&M University’s student newspaper has delayed publication of its first spring semester edition, due in part to a libel suit over a hazing story.

January 9, 2013

Sports

Appeals Court Favors Grambling State in Former Football Coach’s Suit

The First Circuit Court of Appeal of Louisiana has ruled that Grambling State University had just cause to fire football coach Melvin Spears and reduced the amount of money he had been awarded as a result of winning his lawsuit.

January 3, 2013

Students

Special Focus: Emerging Scholars

Diverse honors 12 rising academic stars who have emerged as leaders in their respective disciplines.

January 3, 2013

Faculty & Staff

Schools Win Latest Legal Clashes Over Academic Issues

Courts side with Texas Southern in grading dispute and Metropolitan State in a Title VII challenge.

December 19, 2012