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African-American

Black Culture Centers Embracing Multiculturalism and Intellectual Conversation

From a proposal in 1987 to create a national network of Black culture centers, the ABCC grown into an international and multicultural organization.

August 27, 2014

Students

Grambling Reshuffles From Within

Grambling State University is looking to hire from within for positions that became vacant after Cynthia Warrick took over as president July 1.

August 24, 2014

Students

Author Charged With DUI in Fatal Crash in Virginia

An acclaimed journalist and author was in jail without bond Monday on charges of driving under the influence stemming from a crash that killed a 75-year-old Virginia man.

August 18, 2014

Faculty & Staff

My Good Neighborhood May Not Look Like Your Good Neighborhood

A culturally sensitive lens is needed when discussing housing and education.

August 18, 2014

Home

In Case You Missed It…

Report: Mixed Picture for Young Immigrant Deportation Relief Program  Going Forward, New Federal Loan Guidelines for College Seen as Helpful Teach for America’s Diversity Milestone Key Step Toward Reshaping Public Education  Federal Government Awarding $28.4M to Provide AP Exams for Underprivileged

August 14, 2014

African-American

Special Focus: HBCUs

This issue of Diverse includes a special focus on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s).

August 14, 2014

Disabilties

Going Forward, New Federal Loan Guidelines for College Seen as Helpful

However, critics say it does nothing to repair catastrophic damage caused as a result of 2011 changes to Parent PLUS loan.

August 10, 2014

Latinx

Fired Band Director Says He Was Repairing Ohio State University’s Vulgar Culture

Jonathan Waters said he was working to fix a vulgar culture “in dire need of change” before he was dismissed last week, he said in a document released by his attorney.

July 31, 2014

Sports

William Carey University New Degree: Specialist in Education

William Carey University is offering a new online degree for administrators and teachers who want to help other teachers improve their classroom instruction.

July 28, 2014

LGBTQ+

Ohio State to Form Task Force After Band Scandal

Ohio State University says a task force will be formed to help bring changes after the firing of its celebrated marching band’s director amid allegations he ignored rampant sexual harassment.

July 27, 2014

Leadership & Policy

Happy Anniversary!

Congratulations to William E. Cox Jr., Diverse Vice President of Operations and Advertising, as we celebrate this week the 13th anniversary of his joining the team. This July, in fact, has been extra special for Will as he also has been able to savor his beloved World Cup competition.

July 16, 2014

Community Colleges

In Case You Missed It…

Fierce Feminist Tanisha Ford Brings Style to Her Scholarship San Diego State Leading Effort to Document Status of Minority Males in Community Colleges HistoryMakers Collection Finds Home at Library of Congress Spelman College President  Beverly Tatum to Retire Next Year

July 10, 2014