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Perspectives: Obama’s Election to Undercut Affirmative Action? Not a Chance

The title for this article was selected in response to this writer’s initial and continued uneasiness in relationship to the question posed by the title of a Diverse Online article of July 2, 2008, “Might Obama’s Success Undercut Affirmative Action?”

September 9, 2008

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Lawyer: Neb. May Have to Adjust to Preferences Ban

The former dean of the University of Washington School of Law said Friday that Nebraska universities must be ready to adjust if voters approve a measure to ban most types of affirmative action in the state.

September 7, 2008

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RNC Panel Addresses Diversity on Final Day of Convention

Republicans predict end of affirmative action and racial issues while also launching outreach efforts to gain more minority voters.

September 4, 2008

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3 States to Consider Affirmative Action Ban

With one brief criticism of affirmative action, Republican presidential candidate John McCain has brought new attention to ballot issues aimed at dismantling preferential treatment programs for women and minorities.

August 5, 2008

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McCain Backs Ban on Affirmative Action in Arizona

Presidential candidate John McCain on Sunday endorsed a proposal to ban affirmative action programs in his home state, a policy that Democratic rival Barack Obama called a disappointing embrace of divisive tactics.

July 28, 2008

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Diversity Takes a Back Seat to Economy

‘Last hired, first fired’ maxim often adversely affects journalists of color and women.

July 23, 2008

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IUPUI Apologizes to Janitor Scolded Over Reading KKK Book

A janitor whom a university official had accused of racial harassment for reading a historical book about the Ku Klux Klan on his break has gotten an apology — months later — from the school.

July 16, 2008

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Maryland Administrator Receives Affirmative Action Award

Ernesto Santos-DeJesus, director of diversity initiatives at University of Maryland University College (UMUC), has received the 2008 President’s Award from the American Association for Affirmative Action (AAAA).

July 8, 2008

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Might Obama’s Success Undercut Affirmative Action?

Barack Obama’s political success might claim an unintended victim: affirmative action, a much-debated policy he supports.

July 1, 2008

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Might Obama’s Success Undercut Affirmative Action?

Barack Obama’s political success might claim an unintended victim: affirmative action, a much-debated policy he supports.

June 30, 2008

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Opponents and Supporters of Affirmative Action Debate Use of Race in College Admissions

A candid discussion on race-conscious college admissions policies and affirmative action ruffled feathers, as representatives from both sides of the issue met in Washington to debate whether colleges and universities could achieve significant diversity without using race or ethnicity as a factor in admissions decisions.

May 21, 2008

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Asian Evasion: A Recipe for Flawed Resolutions

Asians are arguably one of the most misunderstood groups in higher education. Even categorizing “Asian” students can be quite confusing. For example, should data be disaggregated by different Asian subgroups?

May 14, 2008