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University of Kansas Picked to Help Schools Fight Bullying

The state has chosen a research team from the University of Kansas to develop a program to prevent bullying in schools, some of which are having trouble implementing anti-bullying policies required by a 2007 state law.

August 21, 2013

Students

Diverse Conversations: Leading a Small Liberal Arts University

For those who aspire to become a college/university president, one of the biggest decisions is whether a large or small college/university presidency is the right choice.

August 18, 2013

Students

FAMU Band Returns to the Field After 2 Year Suspension

Florida A&M University’s Marching 100 will return to the field Sept. 1 in Orlando, nearly two years after it was suspended because of a hazing-related death.

August 15, 2013

Students

How Should We React to White Student Unions?

White student unions are growing in popularity on college campuses.

August 15, 2013

Faculty & Staff

Regents Set New Policies for Georgia Colleges

The University System of Georgia took several steps Wednesday to establish a more comprehensive approach to guiding the state’s 31 public colleges and universities.

August 14, 2013

Faculty & Staff

Harvard Scholar Henry Louis Gates to Host African-American History Series

Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. returns to PBS this fall to narrate a six-part documentary series that presents a sweeping look at African-American history from the early 1500s to present-day America.

August 8, 2013

Students

Don’t Let Credit Cards Fool You While in College

If you are a new or returning college student make sure that you have the credit card conversation with your family.

August 7, 2013

African-American

In Architecture, African-Americans Stuck on Ground Floor in Terms of Numbers

Fewer than 2 percent of the 105,000 licensed architects in the USA are African-American, according to the National Association of Minority Architects.

August 5, 2013

STEM

Special Issue: STEM Education

Diverse reports on the state of STEM education and programs aimed at filling the STEM pipeline, as well as the rankings of the leading institutions awarding the most STEM-related degrees to minorities.

August 5, 2013

African-American

Higher Ed Institutions Help Train Unemployed for Environmental Jobs

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced its latest grants for that program, totaling $3.2 million, to 16 grantees throughout the nation.

July 30, 2013

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Judge: 3 Penn State Officials Must Stand Trial

The ex-president and two former top school administrators were ordered to stand trial on charges accusing them of a cover-up in a child sex abuse scandal.

July 30, 2013

Sports

Urban League Issues a Call to Action for Education, Jobs, Voting Rights

Civil rights leaders united at the National Urban League Conference to discuss education reform, job creation, racial profiling and voting rights protection.

July 28, 2013