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Sports
A Driving Force in NASCAR
Bill Lester, who gave up his career in Corporate America to follow his passion, hopes his participation will attract a wider and more diverse fan base to auto racing.
April 2, 2007
Sports
NCAA Needs More Black Coaches, Says NCAA President
ORLANDO Fla. NCAA president Myles Brand asked member schools to offer more opportunities to minorities when hiring coaches and administrators and wants them to do a better job educating athletes about sportsmanship.
January 7, 2007
Students
Florida State Football Player David Castillo Named 2006 Arthur Ashe Jr. Male Sports Scholar of the Year by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education magazine
Florida State Football Player David Castillo Named 2006 Arthur Ashe Jr. Male Sports Scholar of the Year by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education magazine
March 16, 2006
Students
University of Florida Point Guard Sarah Lowe Named 2006 Arthur Ashe Jr. Female Sports Scholar of the Year by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education magazine
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 17, 2006 Contact: Ralph Newell, (703) 385-2981, ext. 3013Hilary Hurd Anyaso, (703) 385-2981, ext. 3044 FAIRFAX, VA. — Diverse: Issues In Higher Education magazine has chosen Sarah Lowe, a 5’7” point guard from the University of Florida women’s basketball team, as its female Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar of the Year.            […]
March 16, 2006
Faculty & Staff
West Valley College Faculty Member Pleads in $200K Embezzlement
A retired West Valley College faculty member pleaded no contest to charges she embezzled more than…
December 29, 2005
Sports
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Aims To Start First Golf Degree at HBCU
A manicured golf course was right across the street from the house where Christina Cooper spent her childhood…
November 16, 2005
Sports
Researchers Hope to Map, Identify Graves in Abandoned Cemetery
Eastern Kentucky University geography professor Dr. Dan Weir is looking forward to spending time…
October 18, 2005
Students
Arthur Ashe Jr. JR. 2005 Sports Scholar
Black Issues In Higher Education established the Sports Scholars Awards to honor undergraduate students of color who have made achieving both academically and athletically a winning combination. Story:
April 6, 2005
Sports
In Memoriam
In Memoriam-Ozell K. Beatty was former president of Livingstone College (N.C.) from 1987-1989. Beatty was the first Black member of the Salisbury City Council and was also elected the town’s mayor pro tem. He was 83.-Dr. Nathan M. Carter was director of the acclaimed Morgan State University Choir for 34 years. During his storied career, […]
December 29, 2004
Sports
Arthur Ashe Commemorative Stamp Unveiled at U.S. Open
Arthur Ashe Commemorative Stamp Unveiled at U.S. OpenWASHINGTONArthur Ashe, humanitarian and world-class tennis star, will be immortalized on a commemorative postage stamp to be issued by the U.S. Postal Service in 2005. The announcement came last month during the unveiling of the stamp image as part of the Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day presented by Hess, […]
September 22, 2004
Sports
A Year in Review: A Tribute to Academic, Athletic Excellence
A Tribute to Academic, Athletic ExcellenceThe 10th anniversary of tennis legend Arthur Ashe’s death in February triggered an outpouring of tributes in the news media and by some sports organizations. Ashe, who was 49 years old when he succumbed to an AIDS-related illness on Feb. 6, 1993, is now celebrated as much for his social […]
December 17, 2003
Sports
A Winning Combination: Academics & Athletics
A Winning Combination: Academics & Athletics Black Issues In Higher Education established the Sports Scholars Awards to honor undergraduate students of color who have made achieving academically and athletically a winning combination. Inspired by tennis legend Arthur Ashe Jr.’s commitment to education as well as his love for the game of tennis, each year we […]
April 9, 2003
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