Ronald RoachFaculty & StaffTaking Flight InternationallyAs the new director of the Center for Africana Studies at Johns Hopkins University and a specialist in Latin American history, Dr. Ben Vinson strengthens the center’s internationalist orientation.October 31, 2007HomeGender Balance in Science Settings May Explain Female PerformanceWith the ratio of men to women in math, science and engineering (MSE) settings typically being three to one, such imbalance may contribute to a decrease in women’s performance expectations, as well as actual performance, according to a new study by Stanford University psychologists.October 31, 2007Asian American Pacific IslanderPoll by Yale Climate Group Reveals Americans Consider Global Warming a ThreatAn increasing number of Americans believe global warming represents a serious threat that demands drastic intervention, according to a national poll conducted by Yale University, the Gallup Organization and the ClearVision Institute.October 31, 2007LatinxWeb Site Offers College Consumers One-Stop Comparison ShopWASHINGTON The association representing the single largest group of independent, private higher education institutions has introduced a Web site that allows aspiring college students and their parents to research and compare private colleges and universities.October 16, 2007HomeMusic Industry Group Resumes Anti-piracy Campaign On College CampusesWASHINGTON In its ongoing campaign to fight illegal sharing of digital music files, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has marked the launch of the 2007- 08 academic year by sending 403 pre-litigation settlement letters to 22 U.S. universities.October 16, 2007HomeCampaigning for CollegeTexas’ Closing the Gaps initiative pays close attention to the demographics of its growing minority communities.October 16, 2007StudentsSeeking Out SuccessUniversity of Pennsylvania’s Dr. Shaun Harper expects his extensive research will create a new paradigm of how Black males adapt and succeed in college.September 5, 2007StudentsSeeking Out SuccessUniversity of Pennsylvania’s Dr. Shaun Harper expects his extensive research will create a new paradigm of how Black males adapt and succeed in college.September 5, 2007StudentsTricky Times for the Top 10 Percent ProgramBoth supporters and critics of Texas’ Top 10 Percent law have been surprised at its popularity, but some UT officials and legislators would like to see the program scaled back.August 8, 2007StudentsHigh-Tech CheatingWith dozens of online term paper mills appearing on the Internet, professors and institutions are imposing new strategies to deter students from using themJuly 15, 2007Previous PagePage 34 of 55Next Page
