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VP Joe Biden Plans University of Delaware Partnership

Vice President Joe Biden is developing a partnership with the University of Delaware that will focus on economic and domestic policy.

January 4, 2017

Leadership & Policy

Initiative Launched to Develop Aspiring Presidents of Minority-Serving Institutions

In an effort to groom the next generation of college presidents who will preside over MSIs, The Center for Minority Serving Institutions at the University of Pennsylvania is launching a new pipeline initiative to develop budding talent.

December 13, 2016

Students

Oklahoma Student in Penn Racist Chat ‘No Longer Enrolled’

NORMAN, Okla. — University of Oklahoma President David Boren says a student involved in a racist incident at the University of Pennsylvania “is no longer enrolled” at OU. Boren said in a statement Tuesday that the university has “zero tolerance” for those who take part in racism. Boren said OU will maintain a strong sense […]

November 15, 2016

Students

Alliance Creates Scholarships to Boost Study Abroad

A new three-year initiative aimed at increasing student study abroad at minority-serving institutions will receive financial support from the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE).

April 13, 2016

African-American

CMSI Provides Toolkit to Assist HBCU Presidents

The University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI) has published a new toolkit designed to help HBCU presidents strengthen and hone their leadership skills.

March 3, 2016

Latinx

8 Universities Unite to Guide More Latinos to Professoriate

Five majority research institutions and three Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) are teaming up to help increase the number of Latino professors at colleges and universities across the nation.

January 31, 2016

African-American

Walter Leonard: A Legendary Leader for All Seasons

Walter Leonard, who died Tuesday at age 86, was one of the pioneering education leaders who successfully paved the way for Blacks to hold leadership roles at both elite historically Black and White institutions.

December 10, 2015

Asian American Pacific Islander

Raising Consciousness for the Future of Higher Education

It is very possible to complete a program in higher education without engaging in a conversation around race, which is troubling.

December 9, 2015

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Are Smart Drugs Good for College Students?

Professors gathered at George Washington University last night to discuss whether college students should take prescription drugs to enhance their performance in school.

November 3, 2015

Native Americans

Report: Underfunded Tribal Colleges Also Undervalued

Despite meager resources, tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) are actively working to revitalize native languages and culture, promote tribal sovereignty and further economic growth aligned with tribal values in the communities they serve.

September 13, 2015

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Race Relations Scholar Takaki’s Impact Unabated

Even in death, the late Dr. Ronald Takaki continues to be a master teacher.

May 26, 2015

Community Colleges

Community Colleges’ Role as MSIs Expanding

Nearly 22 percent of the nation’s community colleges are minority-serving institutions and are responsible for enrolling about 55 percent of college-going minorities, according to a new report.

March 1, 2015