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Faculty & Staff

Furthering ‘Buffy Studies’

Five years after the television run of the fantasy/drama “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” ended, scholars are still studying the issues this program brought to America’s living rooms.

June 25, 2008

Asian American Pacific Islander

College Board Debunks “Model Minority” Myth

There is no model minority group, and access to higher education remains as much of a challenge for many Asian Americans as it is for other underrepresented groups, researchers said Monday at a press briefing to release a groundbreaking report.

June 9, 2008

Students

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

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What Rev. Wright Also Said — In Reference To Black Scholars

The Rev. Jeremiah Wright Jr. had barely finished addressing the Detroit branch of the NAACP’s Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner on Sunday when television pundits began criticizing his references to educational research showing differences in the ways Black and White children learn or use language.

April 29, 2008

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The New Genealogy

It’s leading Americans to discover their multiracial roots.

February 20, 2008

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More Americans Are Discovering Theirs Multiracial Roots

Genealogical Web sites and genetic ancestry testing allow more people to trace their multiracial backgrounds.

February 20, 2008

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The New Genealogy

It’s leading Americans to discover their multiracial roots.

February 20, 2008

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University of Kentucky Hires First Diversity Officer

Dr. Judy ‘J.J.’ Jackson, set to become the University of Kentucky’s first vice president for institutional diversity, has big plans for developing and implementing a diversity agenda that she says is essential for learning.

February 11, 2008

Latinx

Obama Says “Yes, We Can!” But Among Hispanic Voters: Can He?

His rallying cry echoes the late César Chávez, the Latino activist who inspired legions with three simple words, “Si, se puede!”

February 11, 2008

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University of Kentucky Hires First Diversity Officer

Dr. Judy ‘J.J.’ Jackson, set to become the University of Kentucky’s first vice president for institutional diversity, has big plans for developing and implementing a diversity agenda that she says is essential for learning.

February 10, 2008

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New Study: Hispanic Students Lack Parental Involvement in College Decision-making

Parents of minority students are less likely to be involved in college-related decision-making with their children than their White counterparts, a new survey by the Higher Education Research Institute indicates.

January 23, 2008

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Poll: Racial Groups View Each Other With Mistrust

America, the proverbial melting pot, is boiling over with racial tension. A new poll, “Deep Divisions, Shared Destiny,” by New America Media, the nation’s largest collaboration of ethnic news media, reveals some unflattering realities concerning the ways in which America’s largest ethnic groups view each other.

January 9, 2008