Joan MorganHomeVisual mathematics – math for art studentsTeaching math through art seems incongruous if you believe in the “right brain/left brain” theory. But disproving this apparent incongruency is the mission that John Sims, professor and coordinator of mathematics at the Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota, Fla., has undertaken.July 12, 2007HomeBI Appointments PROFESSIONALCassandra Berry has been named an associate vice president for the new office of equity and diversity at the University of North Texas. Previously, she was assistant vice president and director of the office of equal opportunity and multicultural affairs at UNT. Berry earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Stephen F. Austin State University.July 12, 2007STEMReforming American educationWashington Just what is education reform? National education standards? Equity of access? Teacher certification? Curriculum revision? Better governance? Moreover, do we really need to reconstruct our educational system?July 11, 2007HomeRace relations issues overshadowed by furor over affirmative actionWhen you discuss race relations in higher education, the issues of diversity and affirmative action inevitably become a part of the dialogue. Unfortunately, those two topics often get confused as the same issue.July 11, 2007StudentsThe money chase: videoconference participants get insider tips on ethnic philanthropy – Panel DiscussionWashington When it comes to ethnic philanthropy, a couple of things need to be clear. First, the color that really counts is not Black, White, Brown, or Red, but green – as in dollar green. Second, without know how and persistence, pleas for funding will likely not be heard regardless of the nobility or desperation of the plea.July 11, 2007LatinxWho speaks for you? – representatives of colored people in government’s higher education policyThe White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans has a new director, but who is speaking for other underrepresented groups?July 11, 2007StudentsContinuing a tradition of giving: new scholarship honors the legacy of a teacher who did more than instruct – Vernell A. Lillie Endowed Scholarship honoring Dr. Vernell A. LilliOnly a few decades ago, according to Dr. Ruth Simmons, president of Smith College, looking out for African American youth was a challenge more readily accepted by the African American community, at large – and particularly by African American teachers.July 11, 2007StudentsStillman’s Wynn provided accessible visibility – Stillman College Pres Dr. Cordell WynnDr. Cordell Wynn, president of Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, may be retiring, but he’s not going to stop working. He plans to remain active in the world of higher education, writing and consulting on the relationship between presidents and boards of trustees of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).July 5, 2007African-American“We want to read about ourselves”: writers and scholars assess state of black literature – black writers and scholars analyze state of black literatureWASHINGTON, D.C. Is the current resurgence in Black literature and enduring one or is it just a “spike”? What’s driving it? Will it last? And how should colleges and universities respond in their literature classes?June 23, 2007HBCUsDNA mapping: a road less traveled by HBCUs – historically Black colleges and universities, Human Genome Project – special report:health sciencesIt is possible that in the very near future, a doctor will be able to take a blood sample — or even a piece of toenail — from a person and tell everything about who they are biologically.June 23, 2007Previous PagePage 2 of 3Next Page