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African-American

Reflections on the Underemployment of College Graduates

Most people know that the job market is particularly tough right now for recent college grads. But so tough that about half of them are either unemployed or underemployed?

August 6, 2014

African-American

Reflections on the Underemployment of College Graduates

Most people know that the job market is particularly tough right now for recent college grads. But so tough that about half of them are either unemployed or underemployed?

August 6, 2014

Students

Ohio State University Band Director’s Firing Sets Off Clash

The new president of Ohio State University and supporters of the school’s storied marching band are clashing over the unexpected firing of a band director with deep roots in the organization.

August 3, 2014

Faculty & Staff

A New Take on Race

In this issue of Diverse  we profile the American Council on Education’s Fellows Program, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary next year, and its preparation of minority and women candidates for top-tier positions in academia. We take a look at several HBCU issues, including the growth of unions at HBCUs across the country and recent […]

July 17, 2014

Students

How Does Your Pay Compare to University of California’s Salaries?

School releases 2013 data, says its workers are still paid “under-market.”

July 7, 2014

Faculty & Staff

The People’s Choice

In this issue Diverse profiles UMass Amherst chancellor Kumble R. Subbaswamy, one of the few South Asian college presidents in the country. He has made diversity a central focus, winning praise from inside and outside the institution.

July 3, 2014

Faculty & Staff

Winthrop University Fires President After Less Than a Year

Winthrop University fired its president after less than a year, saying she violated the Rock Hill college’s nepotism policy by hiring her husband, lied to trustees and was rude, hostile and demeaning to faculty, her own staff and school leaders.

June 26, 2014

Community Colleges

Is a College Degree Still Worth It? Study Says Yes

Those with bachelor’s or associate degrees earn more money over their lifetime than those who skip college, even after factoring in the cost of higher education, according to a report released by The Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

June 24, 2014

African-American

Winthrop University President Won’t Contest Dismissal

The president of Winthrop University won’t challenge a recent vote by trustees to fire her.

June 22, 2014

Community Colleges

Starbucks Offers Its Employees an Educational Break

In collaboration with Arizona State University, the company will pay employees’ college tuition during their junior and senior years.

June 16, 2014

Sports

Former TV Exec: Paying College Athletes Could Harm Sports

Neal Pilson testified that fans enjoy the concept of young people playing college sports for the love of the game.

June 12, 2014

Home

Last of Original Group of Navajo Code Talkers Dies

The last of the 29 Navajos who developed a code that stumped the Japanese during World War II has died.

June 4, 2014