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Indian Enough for Dartmouth?
Some activists raise questions about appointee to lead college's Native American Program, drawing attention to political debates about who is a Native American and whether such status should matter in higher ed.
Genetically Inclined to Learn
A new study finds a direct link between a person's genetic makeup and that person's level of education.
'Presenting While Black'
Study suggests bias against and expectations of 'performance' from black faculty members during academic presentations.
Ban on Sagging Pants
Henderson State University bars pants that fall too far below the waist. Students say the rule is unfair to African-Americans.
Too Old for Tenure
Getting tenure is never guaranteed. But two American U. professors say they don't know what -- other than their age -- could have counted against them in their recent tenure denials.
Chinese Communists Preferred
Two job ads for Kean U's campus in China state preference for Chinese Communist Party members, while the standard employment application requests information regarding political affiliation and personal details that are generally illegal to ask for under U.S. antidiscrimination law.
Many Paths to Diversity
New report by American Council on Education argues many college efforts to attract minority students employ race-neutral strategies that aren't as controversial as those that receive considerable attention.
Race in a Ph.D. Program
Essay about a black doctoral student's experience leads to broader discussion of isolation and insensitivity felt by many -- even from seemingly progressive fellow students and faculty members.