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U.S. Department of Education Recognizes Institutions Serving Critical Mass of Asian American and Pacific Islander Students

by Dr. Lorelle L. Espinosa, June 2, 2011

In May, during Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Heritage Month, the U.S. Department of Education took the much needed step of formally recognizing institutions serving a critical mass of AAPI students. Alongside other institutions serving students of color and low-income populations, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions

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Tuskegee University: An Honorable Track Record

by Dr. Marybeth Gasman, June 1, 2011

About a week ago, I had the pleasure of visiting Tuskegee University. Tuskegee is a charming institution with lovely historic buildings and a tranquil campus green. In many ways, Tuskegee looks like any other well-manicured, small college. However, Tuskegee has an amazing and unique history, which is exemplified by the

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Empowering Women for Academic Leadership Roles

by Dr. Marybeth Gasman, May 3, 2011

This past week, I had the pleasure of attending a session on empowering women for academic leadership roles. The event was held at the University of Pennsylvania and featured female academic leaders — our president, deans, center leaders and department chairs. Together, these impressive women offered advice to all of

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Scholars of Minority-Serving Institutions Remain Dedicated, Enthusiastic and Passionate About Their Research

by Dr. Marybeth Gasman, April 13, 2011

My very favorite aspect of being a faculty member is the work I get to do with new scholars. This past week at the American Education Research Association’s annual meeting in New Orleans, my colleague Clif Conrad of the University of Wisconsin and I hosted a lunch for new scholars.

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Students Still Willing to Work Toward Positive Change

by Dr. Marybeth Gasman, April 4, 2011

I have taught a course called the History of American Higher Education for the past 8 years.  It is my very favorite course to teach.  Not only is it the course in which I feel most comfortable, but it typically has younger students – mainly master’s students – in it. 

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