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Leadership & Policy

New Association Aims to Support Asian-American and Pacific Islander–Serving Schools

The Asian Pacific Islander American Association of Colleges and Universities has formed to support the mission of Asian-American and Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions in the U.S.

October 24, 2011

Students

Univision Calls Latinos to Action with “Educate Yourself, the Moment Is Now” Campaign

On Oct. 16, Univision Networks kicked off, “Edúcate, Es el Momento” (Educate Yourself, The Moment Is Now), a seven-day multiplatform initiative to promote Hispanic educational attainment.

October 20, 2011

Leadership & Policy

Rx for Success: Xavier Ranks Among the Top Producers of Black Students Accepted by Medical School

With growing minority health needs across the state and in the Delta, compounded by Katrina, Xavier University president Norman Francis announced that the school in 2012 will begin offering undergraduate degrees in public health.

October 18, 2011

Leadership & Policy

College Administrators Convene for U.S.-India Higher Education Summit

Speakers emphasized the need for American institutions of higher learning interested in developing bonds with Indian institutions to make a commitment to build strong relationships over time instead of tentative ones.

October 13, 2011

Students

Texas University Breaking Ties With Community College

University of Texas at Brownsville to part ways with Texas Southmost College, ending unusual 20-year partnership.

October 10, 2011

Leadership & Policy

Record Number of Foreign Students Enroll at Oregon Schools

Oregon’s seven universities expect the largest number of international students ever when classes begin this week.

September 26, 2011

Faculty & Staff

Proven Leader Takes the Helm at Emerson College

Harvard-educated scholar of English and poetry, Dr. M. Lee Pelton puts a prominent face on changes that are under way at Boston’s Emerson College.

September 21, 2011

Students

Brooklyn College Faculty Condemn NYC Police Spying

Reports say the CIA helped the NYPD set up a unit to monitor mosques, cafes and restaurants frequented by Muslims and placed undercover officers in student groups to listen to discussions.

September 20, 2011

Leadership & Policy

Embattled Vice Chancellor of University of Wisconsin-Green Bay To Step Down

The search for Tom Maki’s replacement will be launched within the next two weeks, UWGB Chancellor Tom Harden said.

September 19, 2011

Leadership & Policy

Brown University President Ruth Simmons Stepping Down

After leaving her position in 2012, Simmons plans to return to Brown to continue teaching as a professor of comparative literature and Africana studies.

September 15, 2011

Leadership & Policy

U.S. Education Department’s Community College Leader Makes ‘Acceleration Strategies’ Part of Ambitious Agenda

After more than a year at the Education Department, Dr. Frank Chong describes his job as a “whirlwind” that has included legislative battles in Washington, D.C., and listening tours to 25 states.

September 15, 2011

Leadership & Policy

Bias Alleged in Lawsuit Against University of Southern Mississippi

The University of Southern Mississippi has denied the claims of a Hispanic woman that she was discriminated against in her pursuit of a master’s degree.

September 7, 2011