Tag: Discrimination: Page 31

Students

Diverse Docket: Professor’s Bias Suit Against John Jay College Rejected

A federal judge has rejected a race discrimination and retaliation suit by an African-American assistant professor of economics who failed to win tenure and promotion at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

July 27, 2016

Students

Diversity Candidate? Trump’s No Voice for Diversity

Donald Trump’s speeches provide a clear message on his stance on diversity issues.

July 24, 2016

African-American

GMU Law School Renaming a Possible Roadblock to Diversity

George Mason University moves forward with plans to foster diversity despite the controversy surrounding the renaming the law school after the late Justice Antonin Scalia.

July 24, 2016

Sports

For the Black Athlete, Diversity and Inclusion Still the Elephant in Room

In college sports, we are missing many of the key elements associated with the concept of diversity.

July 20, 2016

Students

Why Small Liberal Arts Colleges Should Embrace Diversity

Smaller, largely historically White colleges got a wake-up call when they found their easygoing, liberal-minded students lined up chanting “Black Lives Matter” and vehemently demanding inclusion and justice for all.

July 20, 2016

Sports

University, Coach Deny Discriminating Against Mormon Player

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho ― Idaho State University’s former assistant tennis coach and the university have denied allegations made in a lawsuit in which a former tennis player says he was discriminated against because of his Mormon faith. The Post Register reports that former coach Nate Gross has been accused of harassing Orin Duffin, who played […]

July 18, 2016

African-American

Scholar Warns Police Body Cams may be Used to Show Underrepresented in Worst Light

Access to footage from police body-worn cameras is among contentious issues that touch on matters of community trust, transparency and privacy.

July 18, 2016

Students

Bahng’s Tenure Controversy Remains Cloud Over Ivy League for Asian American Studies Advocates

For Sera Kwon, Dr. Aimee Bahng’s situation raises larger questions about the viability of a career in academe, particularly in ethnic studies.

July 17, 2016

Students

Portland State University Views Diversity Efforts Through Eyes of Marginalized

Portland State’s Equity Lens panels and Diversity Action Council regularly assess the university’s four-year strategic plan.

July 17, 2016

Students

Kepler College Program in Rwanda Refugee Camp a Unique Experience

Kepler is a postsecondary educational program first established in Kigali in 2013 by the nonprofit organization Generation Rwanda.

July 14, 2016

Students

Activist Role Grows on Breana Ross of United States Student Association

Breana Ross is vice president of the United States Student Association (USSA), the nation’s oldest student-led movement with a membership of 1.5 million.

July 14, 2016

Sports

University of Iowa to Lay Off Ex-athletic Official Who Sued

IOWA CITY, Iowa ― The University of Iowa is planning to lay off a former top athletic administrator who is suing the school for gender discrimination and retaliation, the school confirmed Wednesday. Iowa has informed former senior associate athletic director Jane Meyer that her position as a project manager will be eliminated Sept. 9, saying […]

July 13, 2016