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Faculty & Staff

Relishing Reprisal-free Research

While growing up, a career in medicine appealed to Dr. Hana Abdalla because of the community good she could accomplish. Women’s health issues also intrigued her because so many of them were not openly discussed in her native Sudan.

Suspended Professor Awaits Verdict on Asylum Case

Accused of genocide, a Rwandan professor tells his side of the story.

The ‘Belles’ are Back

Bennett College for Women is ever mindful of its place in history while preparing students for their future in a global society.

Hispanic Enrollment Up, Bucking Trend at UT Austin

Although spring enrollment is down over all at the University of Texas at Austin, numbers are up slightly for Hispanic, African American and foreign students, a preliminary report shows.

Hispanic Enrollment Up, Bucking Trend at UT Austin

Although spring enrollment is down overall at the University of Texas at Austin, numbers are up slightly for Hispanic, African American and foreign students, a preliminary report shows.

Arrested and Suspended: Accused of genocide, a Rwandan professor tells Diverse his side of the story.

On Feb. 3, Professor Leopold Munyakazi was arrested for overstaying his visa; Goucher College, in Maryland, suspended him a day later. He is now awaiting a hearing to see if he will be allowed to stay in this country, or forced to leave the country.

Teachers Need More Schooling Too

Teachers need more opportunities for high-quality professional development to improve learning outcomes, raise test scores and close the achievement gap, said a group of researchers during a press conference hosted by the National Staff Development Council Wednesday.

Grants & Gifts

The UNIVERSITY OF DENVER’s Morgridge College of Education has received a $10 MILLION gift from James (Jim) Cox Kennedy to establish the James C. Kennedy Institute for Educational Success. The funds will endow three faculty chairs and program/research endowment in the college. The Kremen School of Education and Human Development at the UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, […]

Lawyers Help Stranded Peruvian students

Three work-experience exchange students from Peru were supposed to spend their three-month break from college working in retail, perfecting their English and discovering a new part of the world.

A SPACE OF THEIR OWN

Ethnic-themed dorms offer a supportive environment for minorities, but critics say they stunt personal growth by promoting self-segregation.

Reshaping the Landscape, One Student at a Time

Carmen Twillie Ambar knows that some people think women’s colleges are obsolete.

University of Maryland Becomes U.S. ‘Minority-Serving Institution’ for Asian Americans

The University of Maryland has been granted status as a “minority-serving institution” for Asian Americans and related groups, a gateway to targeted federal support for scholarships and the growth of academic programs. It’s the first “minority-serving” designation for the University of Maryland. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Education has granted Maryland $2.4 million over two […]

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