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African-American

Why Obama Must Not Reach Out to Trump’s Angry Whites

The best way for President Obama to counter the Trump effect and the power of racist ideas is for him to focus on instituting his plans and policies during the remainder of his presidential term.

March 6, 2016

African-American

BRYAN TERRY

BRYAN TERRY has been appointed vice chancellor for enrollment management at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He was associate provost for enrollment management at UNC-Greensboro. Terry earned a bachelor’s from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, an MBA from Fontbonne University and a doctorate from Illinois State University.

February 25, 2016

Students

State Colleges Consider Discount for Some Mexican Students

SANTA FE, N.M. ― New Mexico lawmakers are weighing whether to offer lower tuition at state colleges to some international students from Mexico. The Legislative Finance Committee discussed on Monday the proposal to allow reduced tuition rates to students from the Mexican states of Chihuahua and Sonora who attend New Mexico state colleges. If endorsed […]

January 18, 2016

Leadership & Policy

KEITH YAMAMOTO

KEITH YAMAMOTO has been named vice chancellor for science policy and strategy at the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF). He was vice dean in the School of Medicine and vice chancellor for research at UCSF. Yamamoto earned a bachelor’s from Iowa State University and a doctorate from Princeton University.

January 11, 2016

African-American

Diverse Conversations: 3 Reasons You Should Care About Hispanic-Serving Institutions

As HSIs grow in number, it’s important for all college educators to realize the effect these schools will have on everyone else and why we should embrace Hispanic-friendly college policies.

December 22, 2015

Students

Success Story

Bunker Hill Community College President Pam Eddinger seeks the best for the 14,000 students she serves.

December 16, 2015

Students

PHYLLIS WORTHY DAWKINS

PHYLLIS WORTHY DAWKINS has been appointed provost and vice president for academic affairs at Bennett College. She was vice president for academic affairs at Cheyney University. Dawkins received a bachelor’s from Johnson C. Smith University, a master’s from the University of Michigan and a doctorate from The Ohio State University.

December 16, 2015

Students

Southern California College Dean Resigns Amid Racial Issues

CLAREMONT, Calif. ― The dean of students at a small Southern California college resigned Thursday after protests linked to racial concerns on campus. Mary Spellman, who held the position at Claremont McKenna College since 2010, announced her resignation in an email to students. “I believe it is the best way to gain closure of a […]

November 13, 2015

African-American

Suicide, Substance Abuse Taking Toll on Segment of Middle-aged Whites

There has been a lot of buzz about the recent report conducted by recent Nobel Prize-winning economist Angus Deaton and his co-author and wife, Anne Case.

November 12, 2015

Students

Educators Seeking Means to Open Doors for First-generation Students

Supporting first-generation students is a priority that many institutions have identified, but not many have mastered.

October 12, 2015

Students

Enrollment Up 24 Percent at College on Navajo Nation

Enrollment is up at the country’s first tribally controlled college.

October 8, 2015

Students

In Case You Missed It…

Education Secretary Bluntly Addresses Racial Disparities Dr. Sybil Mobley, Founder of FAMU School of Business, Dies Tough Road Ahead for HBCU Initiative Boss Toldson An Asian American Coming of Age Tale: Campus Racism

October 1, 2015