Tag: Social Sciences: Page 27

Faculty & Staff

The Origin and Purpose of Black History Month

Opinion: Black History Month has deviated from Carter G. Woodson’s initial intent to recognize the strength of Black America, and becoming a month-long hero worshipping festival.

February 13, 2013

Faculty & Staff

Holding the Liberal Arts Line from the GOP Attack

Now, they are trying to dumb down the electorate by shelling our factory of knowledge.

February 6, 2013

Students

Southern Mississippi Leaning Toward Hiring Black President

The school is likely to become the first of the state’s historically White public universities to be led by a Black man.

February 3, 2013

African-American

Scholars Work to Highlight Contributions of Anti-Lynching Activist Wells

The significance of Ida B. Wells as a pioneering activist and journalist sometimes has been overlooked or minimized in African-American history.

February 3, 2013

Students

Incoming Freshmen Consider Cost and Value of Degree When Choosing School

The desires to get a good job and earn more money are playing historically high roles in incoming freshmen’s reasons for going to college.

January 23, 2013

Faculty & Staff

Heavy Metal: A Leader in the Field of Metal and Material Engineering Research

Dr. Andrea Maria Hodge excelled in math and science while struggling to learn English as a child.

January 21, 2013

Students

Faculty Diversity a Topic of Discussion at MLA Annual Convention

The 128th Modern Language Association convention features hundreds of sessions covering a variety of topics related to American and European literature.

January 3, 2013

Students

Special Focus: Emerging Scholars

Diverse honors 12 rising academic stars who have emerged as leaders in their respective disciplines.

January 3, 2013

Faculty & Staff

Montclair State Program Helps Veterans Reintegrate Through Music

Veterans say that music plays a crucial role in alleviating the stresses of active duty and now it is being used to aid their transition into civilian life.

January 2, 2013

Opinion

Paradox of Gun Reactions to Connecticut Shooting

Our academics who live to think need to figure a comprehensive approach to gun control.

December 18, 2012

Faculty & Staff

New Partnerships Create New STEM Opportunities for Virginia Students

Virginia institutions are partnering up to create a public residential school which will serve as a pipeline for students interested in STEM fields.

November 29, 2012

Community Colleges

A Guide for Embracing Diversity at Elite Institutions

Elite institutions are often criticized for their historical legacy of excluding specific populations and facilitating privilege.

November 21, 2012