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Spicy Poetry

Check out the spicy stew of verses from Diverse’s own contributing editor…

November 29, 2006

Native Americans

Getting to Know Dr. Denise Askin

American Indian literature classes are not plentiful at U.S. colleges and universities

November 1, 2006

Students

Wanted: The Retention of Female Graduate Students

Like many new mothers, Hrefna Marin Gunnarsdottir, 29, was nervous about the responsibilities that come with being a first-time parent…

March 22, 2006

African-American

Celebrating Black History Month

Here’s a look at how some colleges and universities around the country are celebrating Black History Month…

February 22, 2006

Faculty & Staff

The TICKING of the Biological and Tenure Clocks

Colleges and universities are arguably among the most enlightened and progressive institutions in America…

November 16, 2005

African-American

In Memoriam: August Wilson: 1945-2005

In 10 plays, nine set in Pittsburgh’s “Hill District,” August Wilson, more than any writer of his generation…

November 2, 2005

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Dell and Napster Collaborate to Offer Campuses A Legal Way to Download Music

Dell Computer company has teamed up with digital music provider Napster to help colleges and universities offer students… Story:

August 10, 2005

Faculty & Staff

Careers in the Classics

Dr. Patrice Rankine is accustomed to proving himself to his students. The associate professor from Purdue University has grown used to the irony Story:

July 13, 2005

Community Colleges

National Endowment for the Humanities Funds American History Workshops for Community College Faculty

National Endowment for the Humanities Funds American History Workshops for Community College FacultyWASHINGTONThe National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) recently announced the creation of five “Landmarks of American History” community college faculty workshops to be held this summer at historic and cultural sites across the United States. This program of residence-based, weeklong workshops will bring […]

February 23, 2005

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Eastern Connecticut State University Honored

Eastern Connecticut State University Honored For College Awareness Program WASHINGTONFirst Lady Laura Bush presented Eastern Connecticut State University with the 2004 Coming Up Taller Awards in honor of its ConnCAP program, designed to increase college awareness among urban youth. The President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities (PCAH), the National Endowment for the Humanities, and […]

January 12, 2005

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Job Opportunities Improve for Language and Literature Doctorates

Job Opportunities Improve for Language and Literature DoctoratesNEW YORK A report released at the 120th Annual Convention of the Modern Language Association late last month shows that faculty positions advertised in the MLA’s Job Information List (JIL) are expected to increase about 10 percent in 2004-2005. But after three years when the number of positions […]

January 12, 2005

Students

UGA Graduate School To Fund Research

UGA Graduate School To Fund Research On Completion Rates Of Doctoral Students ATHENS, Ga.The University of Georgia Graduate School has been awarded a $200,000, three-year grant from the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) to fund research on completion rates of doctoral students, particularly those among minorities and women.The funds will be used as part of […]

December 15, 2004