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A World of Opportunity

This issue of Diverse has a special focus on International Education, specifically studying abroad. We profile Cornell University’s Muna Ndulo.

June 5, 2014

Students

Takeover Triggers Debate Over Georgia State University Radio Station

The staff at Georgia State University’s student-run radio station has a go-to April Fool’s joke. They dream up a buyer for the university’s FCC license—a New Age station or maybe talk radio.

June 1, 2014

Faculty & Staff

The Downside of Trigger Warnings

Though designed to protect, trigger warnings can suppress academic freedom.

May 27, 2014

Students

UC Santa Barbara Students Targeted By Gunman

Elliot Rodger identified as suspect in killing spree that claimed lives of seven, including his own.

May 26, 2014

Students

Mary Sias Stepping Down as Kentucky State University President

Kentucky State University President Mary Sias says she will step down from her position on June 30.

May 12, 2014

African-American

Texas House Panel Set to Vote on Hall Impeachment

A group of state lawmakers is set to vote on whether to recommend removing Wallace Hall from office as University of Texas System regent.

May 11, 2014

Disabilties

Coalition Working to Bring Rural College Communities Up to Speed

A diverse coalition of colleges, corporations and other organizations is seeking to boost wireless broadband connectivity in small towns and rural areas.

May 1, 2014

Faculty & Staff

Dr. Ivory A. Toldson

Dr. Ivory A. Toldson is an associate professor at Howard University and senior research analyst for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. In September, President Barack Obama named Toldson deputy director of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Known as a “myth buster,” Toldson has challenged popular research reports and news sources […]

May 1, 2014

Faculty & Staff

Dr. Juan Gilbert

Dr. Juan E. Gilbert is a professor and chair of the Human-Centered Computing Division in the School of Computing at Clemson University. He was named one of the 50 Most Important African- Americans in Technology by eAccess Corp. Gilbert wants to combat the notion that STEM careers are boring and not suited for African- Americans. […]

May 1, 2014

Leadership & Policy

Clark Atlanta University President to Retire in June 2015

Clark Atlanta University President Carlton E. Brown has announced plans to retire in June of 2015.

April 30, 2014

Leadership & Policy

Budget Board Approves $6M Loan to South Carolina State University

The loan is to keep the financially battered HBCU afloat for the rest of the school year, but how it continues to operate after that remains questionable.

April 30, 2014

Students

Dr. Irelene Ricks Program Advisor – American Association of State Colleges and Universities

Ricks, a Washington, D.C., native, has been working in education for more than 20 years. She has served as a grants administrator at Howard University, policy analyst for the White House Office of Management and Budget, program manager for NOAA’s Office of Education, director of minority affairs for the American Society for Cell Biology in […]

April 28, 2014