Link Diversity to Workforce Needs
While committed to increasing diversity among students, the higher ed community largely has failed to align those initiatives with specific workforce needs.
Special Issue: Walter Bumphus Tribute
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We pay tribute to Dr. Walter Bumphus, a pioneering community college "leader of leaders."
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The United Negro College Fund has pulled together students from two of its summer programs at its annual Student Leadership Conference with the aim of prepping them for internships and eventual entry into careers.More headlines Arkansas, Arkansas State Opt Out of Campus Gun LawSouth Carolina State Forges Ahead in Midst of Controversy
The embattled board of trustees of South Carolina State University signaled earlier this week it was moving ahead with its disputed agenda for the institution.
4 Plead Guilty in Alabama College Hazing Case
Black Issues Fisk University Begins ‘Renaissance’ With Revamped Board of Trustees Latino Issues Latino College Enrollment Rate Surpasses That of Whites Asian American Issues Asian-Americans, Pacific Islanders Still See Voids in American Narrative American Indian Issues Idle No More Brings Native Voices, Tribal Education to the Forefront Sports Griner Interview Fuels Further Discussion of inclusion in College Sports Technology Two Males Go to Head of Class at Clark Atlanta U. International Perspective: Beyond Borders—STEM Education as a Global Priority Gender Issues Report: Despite Outpacing Men in Educational Attainment, Women’s Pay Still Lagging
Top 100 Degree Producers, 2012
For several years now, Diverse: Issues In Higher Education has produced the Top 100 Degree Producers rankings of the institutions that confer the most degrees to minority students. Use the links below to discover the institutions that confer the most degrees to students of color. Search by institution name, state, discipline or race/ethnicity of
Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars, 2012
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education sponsors the Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholar Awards to honor undergraduate students who have excelled in the classroom as well as on the athletic field.
Emerging Scholars 2012
Every year, the Emerging Scholars edition features a diverse group of rising researchers, thinkers and leaders in various fields. Their credentials and accomplishments distinguish them, but it's the level of social consciousness among the members of this year's class that makes them truly excellent.
Chronicling the Life and Career of a Higher Education Giant — Norman Francis
In this unique series, Diverse: Issues In Higher Education honors the life and career of Xavier University of Louisiana President Norman Francis. For more than four decades, Francis has led the private, historically Black, New Orleans-based university to exemplary accomplishment and achievement.
Special Issue: Walter Bumphus Tribute
We pay tribute to Dr. Walter Bumphus, a pioneering community college "leader of leaders."
Blogs
President Obama’s Personal Message to Black Men
by Donovan X. Ramsey
Last weekend, President Barack Obama’s commencement remarks at Morehouse College were a unique opportunity to address issues facing Black males in America and were indeed a rousing call to action.
President Obama Sets Tone at Morehouse
by Emil Guillermo
The best commencement speech this week, by far, was the one delivered by President Obama…
Depression, Mental Illness and Suicide Among College Students a Harsh Reality
by Dr. Elwood Watson
It has been reported that one out of every four college students suffers from a…
Drug Abuse Issue Not Going Away Anytime Soon
by Dr. James Ewers
While programs and money help, many of us in the old school believe that drug…
Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Still Needed on Campus
by Emil Guillermo
Just in case, you didn’t realize it, this is Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. …
Black Issues
Fisk University Begins ‘Renaissance’ With Revamped Board of Trustees
The historic institution has put more members with extensive business and financial experience in key positions as it seeks to preserve its accreditation.
Administrator Set Solid Course for Twin Rising Stars
Rosie Castro has helped underserved students navigate the landscape of academia even as she’s nurtured, trained and inspired two rising political stars, Julian Castro and Joaquin Castro.
Experts Say Getting More Teachers of Color in Classrooms a Necessity
FAMU Names New Band Director
Asian American Issues
Asian-Americans, Pacific Islanders Still See Voids in American Narrative
Scholars at a Washington, D.C. forum examined how the legacy of Asian-Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders should be recognized, preserved and interpreted for future generations.
Asian Pacific Americans Still Battling Stereotype of Not Being Assertive Enough to Lead
Only 1.5 percent of college presidents were of Asian descent in 2011. That figure was similar five years earlier — as well as 25 years earlier.
China Continues to be Top Spot for Recruiting Students to U.S.
Asian-American, Pacific Islanders Flying Under Radar as a Political Force
Latino Issues
Latino College Enrollment Rate Surpasses That of Whites
The rate at which Latino high school graduates enrolled in college reached a record high in 2012, and it exceeded that of Whites for the first time, a new Pew Research Center analysis shows.
Administrator Set Solid Course for Twin Rising Stars
Rosie Castro has helped underserved students navigate the landscape of academia even as she’s nurtured, trained and inspired two rising political stars, Julian Castro and Joaquin Castro.
Deferred Deportation Hasn’t Alleviated Immigrants’ Uncertainty
HACU Urges Institutional Leaders to be Proactive, Scrutinize Programs
American Indian Issues
Idle No More Brings Native Voices, Tribal Education to the Forefront
Like many Natives and our allies across our Grandmother Earth, Unci Maka, I have joined the Idle No More movement, attending round dance gatherings, praying for Chief Theresa Spence and her supporters, sharing the stories I hear and read and perusing news and opinion pieces.
Idle No More Brings Native Voices, Tribal Education to the Forefront
Like many Natives and our allies across our Grandmother Earth, Unci Maka, I have joined the Idle No More movement, attending round dance gatherings, praying for Chief Theresa Spence and her supporters, sharing the stories I hear and read and perusing news and opinion pieces.
Popular Powwow Celebrates Native American Presence at Stanford University
Newly Re-established White House Initiative Office to Seek Ideas on Native American Education
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