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Tag: African/Afro/Black Studies: Page 4
Faculty & Staff
Passing On Our History to the Next Generation
There are some compelling questions to be asked regarding Black History Month as we know it now.
February 10, 2016
African-American
Black Students Choosing Low-paying Majors
Although African-Americans have increased access to higher education, African-American students tend to choose college majors that don’t pay very much, according to a new Georgetown study released Tuesday.
February 9, 2016
Faculty & Staff
Demarcus Cousins Cries Foul and We All Lose
Monday, February 8, is the start of the Lunar New Year and, for Asian Americans of Chinese descent, a very big deal.
February 7, 2016
Students
Cheng Helping to Bring Racism into Focus
Dr. Wendy Cheng, a 2016 Diverse Emerging Scholar, has found a way to combine her love for photography into her ongoing scholarship of tackling issues of racism and structural inequalities.
February 2, 2016
African-American
Advocating for the African American Read-In
African-American stories, experiences and culture transmitted through books become a beacon of learning during this ongoing event.
February 2, 2016
African-American
Here’s A Way To Google Black History Like Never Before
In recognition of Black History Month, the Google Cultural Institute is providing a unique virtual experience to better explore and pay tribute to black history. On Monday, the online institute, which boasts an impressive collection of digital artwork contributed by museums, will release more than 4,000 new items that document different moments throughout the history of […]
February 1, 2016
Faculty & Staff
MARIE JOHNSON
MARIE JOHNSON has been named dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at California State University, Fullerton. She is a professor of geology and director of the Environmental Program at the United States Military Academy. Johnson earned a bachelor’s from Harvard College, and a master’s and a doctorate from Brown University.
January 28, 2016
Faculty & Staff
LYNN PASQUERELLA
LYNN PASQUERELLA has been appointed president of the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), effective July 1. She is president of Mount Holyoke College. Pasquerella earned a bachelor’s from Mount Holyoke College and a doctorate from Brown University.
January 28, 2016
Faculty & Staff
ANDREA TAWNEY
ANDREA TAWNEY was appointed vice president for university advancement at New Mexico State University. She has served as interim vice president for university advancement at New Mexico State. Tawney holds a bachelor’s and a master’s from Northern Arizona University, and a doctorate from Texas Tech University.
January 28, 2016
African-American
VIVIAN-LEE NYITRAY
VIVIAN-LEE NYITRAY has been appointed associate vice provost and executive director of the education abroad programs for the University of California system. She is founding dean of Prospect Colleges in Chongqing and Taigu, China. Nyitray earned a bachelor’s from Syracuse University, and a master’s and adoctorate from Stanford University.
January 28, 2016
Faculty & Staff
Former Prisoner Advocates for Social Justice
Dwayne Betts, imprisoned for more than eight years, has turned his life around and become an author, teacher, poet and advocate for social issues.
January 25, 2016
Faculty & Staff
ALVIN ALVAREZ
ALVIN ALVAREZ has been appointed dean of the College of Health and Social Sciences at San Francisco State University. He is interim dean of the College of Health and Social Sciences and a professor at San Francisco State. Alvarez earned bachelor’s degrees from the University of California, Irvine and a master’s and a doctorate from the University of Maryland, College Park.
January 20, 2016
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