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Research Round-up: Special Curriculum for Indian-American Youth; School is Fun Despite the Costs; Black Women and Hypertension

A new, school-based curriculum developed in partnership with the University of Washington aims to help reduce cardiovascular disease among American-Indian youth; more than half of American adults age 25 to 60 would like to continue their education; a subgroup of Black women may be at higher risk for developing hypertension due to racism.

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Space Constraints Forces Tribal College to Close Doors on Enrollment

BISMARCK, N.D. A housing shortage on the campus of United Tribes Technical College has led the college to cut off enrollment.

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Dances With Teachers

More and more professors are stepping out of the classroom for lesson inspiration…

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Tribes Find Teaching Is Last Hope

As time treks through Indian country, the words of ancient songs and sacred rituals crumble under…

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Diversity in the Newsroom

Five journalists discuss how they got started in the business and offer advice to aspiring reporters.

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Tribal College Close to Collapse

DAVIS, Calif. On a remote stretch of land where stray chickens outnumber students, California’s only tribal college is clinging to life against seemingly insurmountable odds.

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Diversity in the Newsroom

Five journalists discuss how they got started in the business and offer advice to aspiring reporters…

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Female Lawyers Of Color Jumping Ship From Big Firms, Study Says

HONOLULU An American Indian attorney is asked where she keeps her tomahawk. White male partners look past a Black lawyer, assuming she is clerical staff. An Asian attorney is called a “dragon lady” when she asserts herself.

Faculty & Staff

Just the Stats: Faculty at Tribal Colleges

In the July editions of my column, I presented data showing that minority faculty were more likely to dwell in the ranks of assistant professor than full professor, and that they were glaringly under-represented in various disciplines, including law. Since then, a number of Diverse readers have suggested that I take a closer look at faculty at minority-serving institutions. This week, I’ll examine faculty statistics at Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs).

Solving the Funding Riddle

When Leola Tsinnajinnie decided to pursue a major in educational thought and sociocultural studies at the University of New Mexico…

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Federal Help Sought To Save Native Languages

BISMARCK, N.D. Federal grants can help keep some rarely spoken American Indian languages from disappearing, tribal and Indian education officials say.

A Dark History Revealed

Fascinating, interesting and disturbing is how I’d characterize our cover story, “The Secrets of St. Agnes”…

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