Tag: Economics: Page 3

Opinion

Ferguson Situation Comes Down to Matter of Dignity

A problem with America is the paradox that it can be a nation with high compassion, but also a nation with no empathy.

August 24, 2014

African-American

Reflections on the Underemployment of College Graduates

Most people know that the job market is particularly tough right now for recent college grads. But so tough that about half of them are either unemployed or underemployed?

August 6, 2014

African-American

Reflections on the Underemployment of College Graduates

Most people know that the job market is particularly tough right now for recent college grads. But so tough that about half of them are either unemployed or underemployed?

August 6, 2014

Home

Job Market for College Grads Better But Still Weak

The government is offering a modest dose of good news for graduating seniors: The job market is brightening for new grads — a bit.

April 22, 2014

Home

New SC Law Deletes High School Exit Exam Mandate

COLUMBIA, S.C.—South Carolina is replacing its high school exit exam with tests considered more useful to students’ future success, with scores that could go on work resumes or college admissions applications.

April 21, 2014

Opinion

Our Selective Memory

This month, people receiving SNAP assistance saw benefit cuts, just in time for Thanksgiving; and, some will face Christmas with the threat their unemployment benefits will end Dec. 31.

November 27, 2013

Home

New Department of Labor Initiative Focuses on Workforce Development

While most of us would not debate the value of a four-year degree, this American dream remains beyond the reach of many as the cost of a college education continues to rise. However, even in 2012, there are many family-sustainable occupations to be had without that sometimes-elusive document.

November 25, 2013

Students

Faculty Positions Department of Medicine

Candidates will be considered who have experience and a strong interest in health services research, cancer prevention and control, racial disparities, obesity, chronic disease epidemiology, genetic epidemiology, quality of care, patient outcomes, clinical effectiveness, women’s health, teaching, changing provider practice patterns, and preventive medicine.

August 27, 2013

Home

Diverse Conversations: The Failure of Higher Education

Growing up, many Americans are told that education is the doorway to happiness and a way to break the cycle of poverty and anti-intellectualism that pervades the country. Is it true?

June 11, 2013

Faculty & Staff

Diverse Docket: LSU Police Major’s Discrimination Case Permitted for Trial

A Louisiana State University police major who was passed over for promotion to chief can pursue her gender discrimination and retaliation claims, a federal appeals court says.

June 9, 2013

African-American

St. Paul’s College Officials Say Closure ‘Temporary’

School will continue to implement a closure plan while it seeks another “strategic opportunity.”

June 3, 2013

Home

Harvard Sociologist Wilson Says Moynihan Report ‘Prophetic’

William Julius Wilson says the call for “national action” has largely gone unheeded but is needed to mitigate negative employment trends that hurt Black and Latino families.

May 9, 2013