Law Professor: Criminal Justice Reform Begins With Jury Nullification Paul Butler, a professor of law at George Washington University and former Washington prosecutor, said Wednesday, that jurors should use their power to be change agents against the dysfunctional policies of the criminal justice system. by Michelle Nealy, Jul 2, 2009, 09:11
New Commission on Graduate School Formed The Council of Graduate Schools and the Educational Testing Service have announced the formation of a Commission on the Future of Graduate Education in the United States that is composed of industry and higher education leaders such as Jackson State University President Ronald Mason and TIAA-CREF President Roger Ferguson. by Diverse Staff, Jul 2, 2009, 09:02
Supporting HBCUs during a crisis is not enough — if people in the community want the benefits of an institution, they need to support the institution regularly. And the institution needs to ask for help regularly and not just practice “crisis fundraising.”
Diverse: Your Portal to Diversity: Feature Stories
Off the Beaten Path The growing number of nontraditional students could spell trouble for traditional programs that are slow to adapt to this group’s needs. By MARLON A. WALKER Jun 25, 2009, 21:56 read more
Longevity, Loyalty, Results When Spelman College hired Robert D. Flanigan Jr. in 1970, he figured he would seek opportunities elsewhere in about three years. by Lydia Lum, Jun 11, 2009, 21:06
