Diverse: Your Portal to Diversity: Community College News
Congress Cuts Off College Aid for Sex Offenders Some of the nation’s worst sex offenders will no longer be eligible to receive generous educational financial aid packages while they are confined in treatment centers under a bill approved by Congress. by Associated Press, Aug 7, 2008, 13:46
Jackson Community College Targets Town’s Black Male Residents Just two months after holding its first African-American Male Summit, Jackson (Mich.) Community College (JCC) is taking steps to get Black male students involved in the Michigan town. The college is also quickly becoming the nucleus of community involvement for many African-American residents. by Dana Forde, Jul 31, 2008, 15:15
Struggling College Students Turn to Food Banks Just blocks from the University of Washington, a line of people shuffle toward a food pantry, awaiting handouts such as milk and bread. by Associated Press, Jul 31, 2008, 15:13
Phoenix Police: College Shooter Was Punched First The most seriously wounded of three people shot in a community-college computer lab had punched the gunman in the face before he opened fire, police say. by Associated Press, Jul 31, 2008, 15:08
Community College Mentoring Programs Help Students Stay Engaged Unemployment, poor housing, inadequate preparation, childcare needs, discrimination and low expectations are among the issues that have hampered minority student success at community colleges. by Dianne Hayes, Jul 24, 2008, 15:14
Diverse: Your Portal to Diversity: Feature Stories
Adapting to the Era of Information While some tribal colleges are working to give students access to the Internet, a digital divide persists. By Reginald Stuart Nov 27, 2008, 15:00 read more
