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Shut Out Of the System

Shut Out Of the System As competition increases for slots at UC-Berkeley, admission offers to minority students continue to declineBy Pamela BurdmanBERKELEY, Calif.As University of California officials announced admissions results for the fall, it appeared that increasing competition for seats at the university, rising tuition costs, and continued controversy over the role of race in […]

June 2, 2004

Leadership & Policy

Achieving Unity Through Diversity

Achieving Unity Through DiversityFulbright conference addresses issues of discord, harmony in an increasingly multicultural United StatesBy Cassie ChewWASHINGTONFulbright Visiting Scholar Dr. Otelemate Harry has spent time on several college campuses in the United States, but this year he is getting to know the East Coast. The linguistics scholar is in the middle of an 11-month […]

April 21, 2004

New Report Finds Berkeley Admitting More Minorities Than Predicted

New Report Finds Berkeley Admitting More Minorities Than PredictedFindings provide new platform for debate over affirmative action, ‘comprehensive review’ policySAN FRANCISCOIn an announcement aimed at blunting attacks from its board chairman, the University of California released a study conceding that more Black and Latino students are being admitted to some UC campuses than a statistical […]

April 7, 2004

Faculty & Staff

On the Right Path

On the Right PathMillersville president’s personal commitment to minority student recruitment, retention brings her to historic post.By Erv Dyer At 150 years old, Millersville University is still making history. One of its defining moments came just one year ago when Dr. Francine McNairy was appointed as the first Black and first female president of the […]

March 24, 2004

In the Know

In the Know So your child is considering an honors program or college. What are the things you need to know? •Get a reputable guide and look at the overall institution — not just the honors component. Ask yourself if the institution as a whole has the type of programs the student is interested in […]

February 25, 2004

African-American

U of Texas Panel Suggests Ways to Soothe Racial Tensions

U of Texas Panel Suggests Ways to Soothe Racial TensionsHOUSTONA University of Texas panel seeking to end racial tensions on campus has recommended the university require sensitivity training for campus police and hire an administrator to promote campus diversity. The 15-member task force, made up of students, faculty and staff, was appointed by UT President […]

February 11, 2004

Faculty & Staff

Wisconsin Science Training Programs Recognized for Diversity Efforts

Wisconsin Science Training Programs Recognized for Diversity EffortsMADISON, Wis.The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), part of the National Institutes of Health, recently highlighted three University of Wisconsin-Madison training programs among the top in the country when it comes to recruiting and retaining underrepresented minority students. Currently, NIGMS funds 292 research programs at both […]

January 14, 2004

A Year in Review: Legal/ Political Matters

Legal/ Political MattersThe University of California Board of Regents rejected fellow regent Ward Connerly’s initiative to outlaw the collection of racial data, in a 15-3 vote with one abstention, making it only the 10th time in 25 years that the university had gone on record on a state ballot measure. California residents also voted against […]

December 17, 2003

Faculty & Staff

Racism, Sexism Persist on U.S. College Campuses, Study Finds

Racism, Sexism Persist on U.S. College Campuses, Study FindsCOLUMBIA, Mo.A new study shows large numbers of female and minority faculty experience a particularly challenging and sometimes hostile campus climate, even as universities across the United States seek to create an academic environment free of such hindrances as racism and sexism. “We found that the lack […]

December 17, 2003

Leadership & Policy

On New Ground

On New GroundVeteran higher education leaders bring expertise and vision to two large public universities in the MidwestBy Ronald RoachThe 2003 Careers edition of Black Issues In Higher Education shines the spotlight on two of American higher education’s newest chief executives of multicampus universities in the Midwest. Breaking new ground as the first African American […]

November 19, 2003

Report Highlights Importance Of Middle School Math

Report Highlights Importance Of Middle School MathMCLEAN, Va.African American children, regardless of household income, are not exposed to the same challenging algebra classes in eighth grade as their White counterparts, and therefore, are less likely to go to college, according to a new report released by the Diversity Pipeline Alliance (DPA). The report, “Improving Minority […]

November 5, 2003

African-American

A Welcome Increase

A Welcome Increase Outreach and diversity efforts appear to be paying off as some colleges and universities experience record minority student enrollments this fallBy Lydia LumAt a time when tuition is skyrocketing and many states are slashing higher education appropriations, Blacks and other students of color are enrolling at some of the nation’s colleges and […]

October 22, 2003

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