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Latinx

Obama Signs Hispanic Education Executive Order

President Obama signed an executive order Tuesday intended to boost Hispanic education achievement, a priority for a key voting bloc two weeks ahead of critical midterm elections.

October 19, 2010

African-American

Taking Diversity to the Next Level

With expanded management and planning responsibilities, high-ranking chief diversity officers are heading their institutions’ comprehensive approach to inclusiveness.

June 8, 2010

Leadership & Policy

University of Washington President Named NCAA Leader

University of Washington president Mark A. Emmert became the NCAA’s new chief executive on Tuesday, ending the search that began in November.

April 27, 2010

Leadership & Policy

Louisiana’s Historically Black University System Nearing Selection of New Leader

Aiming to choose a new leader by mid-April, the Southern University system presidential search committee co-chairmen said they plan to narrow a field of 13 candidates this week and begin interviews this month

March 1, 2010

Leadership & Policy

Observers Say U. of Virginia Diversity Prowess Safe with Sullivan

When a highly selective institution garners an enviable diversity record as that found at The University of Virginia change at the top is bound to raise concerns. But those familiar with the school’s new president say those concerns are unwarranted.

January 14, 2010

Faculty & Staff

University of Virginia Names First Female President

The university’s Board of Visitors on Monday elected Teresa Sullivan to succeed President John Casteen.

January 11, 2010

African-American

Dispelling HIV/AIDS Myths in Black Community

Claudia Pryor’s documentary explores the attitudes and awareness among Black youth in Pittsburgh about HIV/AIDS that will be the basis of a new curricula to dispel the myths surrounding Blacks with the disease

December 13, 2009

Disabilties

Sustainability Officer

Robert Rodriguez, of the University of Texas in San Antonio, sets the standards for green policies at the South Texas institution as the “sustainability officer.” The energy manager gives a tour on what UTSA is doing to save energy.

September 29, 2009

Home

Drew University Lays Off, Cuts Salaries Amid Economic Turmoil

Dr. Susan Kelly, president and chief executive of the university in Willowbrook, south of Watts, told the Times, “We were in pretty good shape in June, but … our normal sources of funds dried up.”

February 9, 2009

Latinx

The Obama Cabinet ‘Trickle Down’ Effect

Hispanic advocacy groups want President Barack Obama to increase Hispanic representation in government jobs, especially in education.

February 4, 2009

Leadership & Policy

UT Regents name Cigarroa as chancellor finalist.

Francisco Cigarroa, president of the UT Health Science Center, has been named the sole finalist for chancellor of the University of Texas System, the state’s largest and most prestigious network of colleges.

December 21, 2008

Latinx

Hispanic Surgeon on Short List to Head Texas System

The search for a chancellor for the University of Texas System has narrowed to two candidates, including a Hispanic surgeon, Texas newspapers have reported.

December 16, 2008