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Misunderstanding History in the Age of Obama
On Feb. 26, President Barack Obama signed an executive order recognizing the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). In honor of the event, the president said of HBCUs, “They are the campuses where a people were educated, where a middle class was built, where a dream took hold.” As someone
Too Fat to Graduate? Lincoln University’s Fitness Requirements
News media recently reported that Lincoln University in Pennsylvania was requiring their students who have a body-mass index (BMI) over 30 to pass a physical fitness course in order to graduate. This policy, which has been in existence for a few years, is just now getting media attention and is
Perfectionism: Just Stop It!
The best piece of advice received in my academic career thus far was given to me by Dr. Wayne Urban, an historian and professor at the University of Alabama. During my first year as a faculty member, I walked into his office and asked, “Wayne, how do
Come on People! What's the Big Deal about a President Welcoming Students Back to School?
By Dr. Marybeth Gasman Ronald Reagan did it, George H.W. Bush did it, why can't Barack Obama? Why can't public school children listen to our president welcome them back to school? I'll admit that I was not the biggest fan of our last president, but I would not
Get and Give All You Can: Advice for New Graduate Students
It's that time of year -- new graduate students are setting foot on campuses across the nation hoping to gain knowledge and have new experiences that will help them progress in their careers. As a professor and adviser, I get really excited about new graduate students. They are usually wide-eyed,
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Diverse Sponsors ‘Mentoring’ Panel Discussion
Journalist Janet Roach reports on the Diverse-sponsored panel discussion, “The Critical Role of Mentoring in Increasing Graduates and Faculty of Color”. The panel discussion was held in Washington, D.C. during the 98th annual conference of the Association of American Colleges and Universities.
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