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STEM

Exploring the ‘Race to Nowhere’ in American Education

The new documentary “Race to Nowhere” highlights conditions affecting the country’s youth, including anorexia, anxiety, depression and drug abuse, which stem from high-stakes testing and the pressure to succeed.

February 2, 2011

Leadership & Policy

Universities Forced to Adapt as Demographics Shift

“Majority minority” college classes appearing earlier than expected.

January 3, 2011

African-American

Black Segregation in U.S. Drops to Lowest in Century

America’s neighborhoods took large strides toward racial integration in the last decade as Blacks and Whites chose to live near each other at the highest levels in a century.

December 15, 2010

Home

Perspectives: How Diversity Goes Beyond Tolerance

Personal interaction through technology can foster an appreciative and welcoming environment for diversity that supplements acceptance.

November 8, 2010

African-American

Policy Summit Tackles Changing U.S. Demographics

During a National Journal policy summit on demographics and the workforce of the future, it was pointed out that 65 percent of the population is White, compared to 70 percent in 2000 and 80 percent in 1980. Generation Y, aged 30 and under, is two-fifths non-White.

June 17, 2010

African-American

Taking Diversity to the Next Level

With expanded management and planning responsibilities, high-ranking chief diversity officers are heading their institutions’ comprehensive approach to inclusiveness.

June 8, 2010

Students

U.S. Colleges Recruit Hispanic Families Using Spanish

Some venerable American universities are trying to tap the booming pool of Hispanic students by offering Spanish translations of their admissions and financial aid material.

February 8, 2010

Faculty & Staff

ECONOMIC BLUES

As the recession continues to take its toll, many Black Americans find themselves almost back at square one.

October 28, 2009

Home

Naval Academy Continues its Diversity Trend

For a second consecutive year, the Naval Academy has admitted its most diverse class, and its work isn’t done.

September 2, 2009

Home

Perspectives: Progress Made and the Significant Work That Lies Ahead

In perhaps the most important voting rights case in a generation, the Supreme Court issued a ruling this past June22 that has tremendous implications for African-American and other minority voters.

July 6, 2009

Disabilties

It’s Not Just About Racism, But Ableism

When talking about diversity, the ableism that students with disabilities face should be part of the conversation.

April 1, 2009

HBCUs

HBCUs: Segregated, But Not Segregating

Those who seek to bring more Whites into historically Black colleges should suggest constructive solutions for improving the quality of these institutions.

March 8, 2009