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U.S. consumer confidence jumped in January

WASHINGTON — The Consumer Confidence Index rose in January to its highest level in eight months with Americans growing a little more confident about the job market and business conditions.

January 25, 2011

African-American

High-Profile Black Political Scientist to Lead New Center on Race, Gender and Politics in the South

Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry will bring star power, credibility to new Tulane University center.

January 23, 2011

Sports

Southern has Problems Facing NCAA Deadline

Southern University has paperwork problems and gender equity issues as the school faces a deadline next week on its review for NCAA rules compliance, university officials say.

December 12, 2010

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Southern has Problems Facing NCAA Deadline

Southern University has paperwork problems and gender equity issues as the school faces a deadline next week on its review for NCAA rules compliance, university officials say.

December 11, 2010

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Author Spotlight: Oyeronke Oyewumi

Oyeronke Oyewumi is an associate professor of sociology at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, where she has taught courses on gender and globilization and feminist theory.  The Nigerian-born scholar studied at the University of Ibadan and at the University of California at Berkeley. She is the author of African Women and Feminism: Reflecting on the Politics of Sisterhood, Africa World Press, Trenton: New Jersey (2003), available on diversebooks.net

December 6, 2010

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Perspectives: Affirmative Action May be Needed — for Men

Anti-affirmative action initiatives such as the referendum before Arizona voters on Tuesday may prove harmful to men if universities cannot rely on that tool to achieve gender diversity.

October 31, 2010

Students

College Students Sought To Answer Questions on Maryland Slave Village

An archaeology dig at the Best Farm in Monocacy National Battlefield provided six mid-Atlantic university students hired over the summer through a U.S. Department of Interior grant the opportunity to excavate former slave dwellings.

August 31, 2010

Faculty & Staff

Purdue’s Córdova Leads University Into Firm Embrace of Diversity

Purdue University president France Córdova’s initiatives have boosted minority and female representation among administration and students, but the institution has a long way to go.

August 18, 2010

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Black Racism: A Real Problem or Pure Politics?

The Shirley Sherrod affair brings to the fore a simmering question over whether Black racism is cause for concern in America under its first Black president.

July 22, 2010

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Gender Dilemmas

Authors examine how race and sex affect the lives of men and women in society.

June 14, 2010

Sports

Biden, Duncan Tout Title IX Policy Change

Vice President Joe Biden said Tuesday that strengthening Title IX is not only the right thing to do, but helps women reach their aspirations “so this nation can realize its potential.”

April 20, 2010

Students

Delaware State Reinstates Women’s Equestrian Team in Legal Battle

Facing scrutiny over possible Title IX violations, Delaware State University has agreed to reinstate their women’s equestrian program through 2010-11 after having announced its elimination earlier this year for budgetary reasons. In February, the Lady Hornet equestrians filed for a preliminary injunction order to preserve the team and ensure its presence at Delaware State University.  In February, the Lady Hornet equestrians filed for a preliminary injunction order to preserve the team and ensure its presence at Delaware State University.

April 7, 2010