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CU-Boulder Set to Begin Requiring Background Checks of All New Hires

BOULDER Colo. The University of Colorado plans to make background checks a part of all hires and promotions after a former employee with a criminal history was accused of slashing a student with a knife.

November 19, 2007

Prioritizing Education Over the Penal System

Some scholars argue that the United States needs to shift investments to break the cradle-to-prison pipeline for Black males.

October 31, 2007

Prioritizing Education Over the Penal System

Some scholars argue that the United States needs to shift investments to break the cradle-to-prison pipeline for Black males.

October 29, 2007

HBCU Students Push National Petition To Oust Jena Prosecutor

A group of Atlanta University Center students are enlisting college students from across the country to help push for the ouster of the district attorney in Jena, La.

October 22, 2007

Leadership & Policy

Ellen Chaffee says she’s leaving as Valley City State University president

BISMARCK N.D. The president of Valley City State University says she’s stepping down in June.

September 23, 2007

Duke to Establish Justice Center For Wrongly Convicted

DURHAM, N.C. In the wake of the now-debunked rape case against three lacrosse players, Duke University will establish a center devoted to justice and training lawyers to fight wrongful convictions, president Richard Brodhead said this week.

September 20, 2007

wrongfulconviction

After lacrosse case, Duke to establish justice center; will investigate claims of innocence

DURHAM N.C. University will establish a center devoted to justice and training lawyers to fight wrongful convictions, president Richard Brodhead said Wednesday.

September 19, 2007

New Law Means FBI Checks for More College Students

GRAND FORKS, N.D. A new law that gives the North Dakota University System wide-ranging authority to conduct FBI criminal background checks could affect as many as 4,000 students and 800 employees in the state, officials say.

July 16, 2007

New Law Means FBI Checks for More College Students

GRAND FORKS N.D. A new law that gives the North Dakota University System wide-ranging authority to conduct FBI criminal background checks could affect as many as 4,000 students and 800 employees in the state, officials say.

July 15, 2007

The absence and the presence of God in African American culture – David Emmanuel Goatley’s book ‘Were You There? Godforsakenness in Slave Religio

The words of this familiar African American spiritual is a source of inspiration for Dr. David Emmanuel book, Were You There? Godforsakenness in Slave Religion. Both the spiritual and the title of the book raise important questions about God and humanity — especially African American humanity. They refer to critical issues such as commitment and abandonment between God and humanity and within interpersonal relationships.

July 4, 2007

Ohio Justices Attend Science Training Seminar at University

COLUMBUS Ohio Judges trying to keep up with scientific advancements say they face difficult decisions in determining what kinds of evidence to allow into courtrooms. As gatekeepers over what testimony is heard by a jury, judges must decide which experts are relevant and which are truly experts.

July 1, 2007

Community Colleges

Judge concerned about plea deal in Alabama junior college probe

BIRMINGHAM Ala. A federal judge refused to accept a plea agreement with an Auburn businessman who has become a major witness in the criminal investigation of Alabama’s two-year college system.

June 27, 2007

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