Michelle J. NealyHBCUsNew Study Reveals Immigrant Blacks Outpace Native Blacks and Whites in Selective College EnrollmentHigh school students from Black immigrant populations enroll in selective colleges at a higher rate than U.S.-born Blacks and Whites, because they have greater access to resources that influence postsecondary success, say the authors of a new study.March 23, 2009HomeThe New Rules of EngagementCollege students across the nation are chronicling their lives on Facebook and other social networks such as MySpace with photos, videos, instantaneous status updates and blog entries that highlight their thoughts, opinions, interests and dislikes.March 19, 2009HomeNew Study: Colorblindness Has Negative Effect on EmployeesUniversity of Georgia researchers contend that multiculturalism, not colorblindness, helps minority work colleagues feel more committed to work.March 19, 2009STEMUniversity System of Maryland Sets Goals to Close Racial Graduation GapWhite and Hispanic college students enrolled in the University System of Maryland are graduating at higher rates than Black students, according to recent data collected by the university system.March 18, 2009StudentsRacial Health Disparities Called Most Prevalent Civil Rights Issue of DecadeTo narrow the health disparities between minorities and White populations battling diabetes, HIV, prostate cancer and other diseases, the country must develop models of universal health care systems, train doctors to be culturally competent and extend access to high-quality health care to low-income and minority communities, said Dr. Chidi Achebe, president and CEO of Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center, during a workshop at the 59th annual American Medical Student Association national convention.March 15, 2009Faculty & StaffHBCUs File Lawsuits Against Accrediting AgencyAs one historically Black university resolves litigation with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, another, Hampton University, ignites a similar suit against the same agency to restore the reputation of what school officials call “a proven” pharmacy program.March 10, 2009StudentsDo Affinity Groups Create More Racial Tension on Campus?For years, predominantly White institutions have worked to etch out a space where students of color could assemble to discuss their issues and identify mentors.March 9, 2009Community Colleges‘Sharpening Leadership Skills, Connecting With Sisters’The Kaleidoscope Leadership Institute provides women of color with the tools to navigate the academy.March 4, 2009Faculty & StaffCalifornia State University System Chancellor Takes on K-12When California State University Chancellor Charles Reed talks about his commitment to cut the racial achievement gap in California’s primary and secondary schools, he has a ready response to those who say K-12 is not really the business of a higher education administrator.March 3, 2009StudentsChronicling the Lives of Native Americans on Predominantly White CampusesAmanda LeClair, a senior at the University of Wyoming, is not an activist by nature.March 3, 2009Previous PagePage 6 of 25Next Page
