Tag: Equity: Page 12

Students

Excelencia in Education Report Reveals Latino College Completion Strides and Struggles

While enrollment numbers for Latino students are relatively high, the degree attainment data in the report exposes a significant equity gap in college completion.

April 16, 2014

Students

A Young Minority-Serving Institution on the Move

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Pomona, California Dr. Douglas R. Freer Founded in 1938 Vice President for Student Services www.csupomona.edu Founded in 1938 and one of only two polytechnic universities in the state, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) is known for its learn-by-doing philosophy. The university recognizes that […]

April 8, 2014

Faculty & Staff

St. Mary’s College of Maryland Names Tuajuanda Jordan President

St. Mary’s College of Maryland has named a dean and scientist from Lewis and Clark College as the school’s next president.

March 19, 2014

Opinion

If You Dare to Discuss Racial Issues, Then You Are a Racist

Affirmative Action foes are using intimidation and harassment tactics to scare anyone who might support SCA5, namely by calling them racists.

March 16, 2014

Community Colleges

Diverse On The Go

Senior Staff Writer Jamal Watson will attend  the 128th Annual Meeting of the American Historical Association today through Sunday at the Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, D.C. Jamal can be reached at [email protected]

January 2, 2014

Health

University of Maryland Health Equity Center Launches Trust Campaign Targeting Minorities, Health Researchers

The Maryland Center for Health Equity has launched an educational campaign aimed at bridging a longtime gap between health researchers and minority communities.

October 24, 2013

Students

Research Scholars Take Aim at Improving Black Achievement

Group gathers to strategize solutions and share best practices for the second year in a row.

October 24, 2013

Home

Survey Explores U.S. Diversity Awareness, Willingness to Target Racial Disparities

Release of new survey continues collaboration between the Center for American Progress and PolicyLink on ascertaining public understanding of a changing America.

October 22, 2013

Home

Key Factors in Urban Minority Male High School Success Detailed in New Study

A University of Pennsylvania research team has found that high expectations expressed by parents are among top factors why Black and Latino male high school students in New York City attribute to their academic success.

October 3, 2013

Sports

Give Them the Chance to be Young, Gifted and Black

I have often said that if you are Black and male, when you leave the house, you may never see it again. Why? The chances of us being shot or killed are pretty high.

September 19, 2013

Students

Is Miss America Really a Scholarship Contest?

Or is it just the creator of a new sexist stereotype?

September 16, 2013

Students

UC-Berkeley Beefing Up Student Resource Staff to Aid Underserved

These new positions are part of an $800,000 initiative in efforts to better meet the needs of minorities and non-traditional, college-going populations.

September 16, 2013