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Civil Rights Leaders Declare The Freedom To Learn at Rally in Washington D.C.
Organizers with the Freedom to Learn (F2L) network and the Right to Learn (R2L) coalition are planning a rally May 3 in Washington, D.C. The annual Freedom to Learn DC Rally convenes at the Library of Congress, and participants will march to the U. S. Supreme Court to hear from a slate of speakers — students, educators, parents, artists, and leaders civil and human rights organizations like National Urban League
Dozens arrested at Columbia University as New York police disperse Gaza protest
NYPD officers move on to campus on Tuesday evening to clear out Hamilton Hall building taken over by protestersUS campus protests – live updatesHundreds of New York City police officers entered Columbia University on Tuesday evening to clear an academic building taken over by pro-Palestinian students the day before, as tensions surrounding the students’ campus encampment for Gaza have roiled the New York school for two weeks.Live video images showed
A Scholar Hopes to Diversify the Narrative Around Undocumented Students
When Felecia Russell was a high school student growing up near Los Angeles, she was getting good grades and plenty of encouragement to go to college.But when it came time to do the paperwork of applying to a campus and financial aid, Russell asked her mom for her social security number.“My mom was like, ‘yeah, you don’t have one,’” she remembers. Russell didn’t have a social security number because she
Jacori Teemer
School: Arizona State UniversityMajor: Liberal Studies Year: SeniorArizona State University wrestler Jacori Teemer devotes his down time to volunteerism at the local children’s hospital, in local elementary schools, and for charities that address food insecurity. The well-rounded Teemer has evolved as a student-athlete, according to Denzel Burrell, associate director of the Office of Student-Athlete Development at Arizona State. “His first two years were split between academic and athletic efforts,
Clifford Omoruyi
School: Rutgers UniversityMajor: Information Technology and InformaticsYear: Senior“Clifford Omoruyi has become one of the best Scarlet Knight centers of all-time, and that’s on and off the court,” said Steve Pikiell, head coach of men’s basketball at Rutgers University - New Brunswick. “In 32 years of coaching, he’s one of the best students I have ever coached and is graduating with a degree in information technology and informatics, the first member
Jaqueline Azevedo
School: University of California, MercedMajor: Management and Business EconomicsYear: JuniorJacqueline Azevedo is “an unbelievable joy to coach,” said Johnny Bega, head coach of women’s water polo at the University of California, Merced. Azevedo, a first-team selection on the 2023 roster of the Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars, has matured in her role as an attacker for Bobcats water polo while excelling academically. “Jackie Azevedo is a person who wants more,”
Ashton Gillotte
School: University of LouisvilleMajor: CommunicationYear: SeniorAs a defensive lineman for the Louisville Cardinals, Ashton Gillotte has garnered recognition with his selection to the 2023 First Team CSC Academic All-American, and he was No. 78 in company with the 2023 ESPN Top 100 Players, among other honors. The communication major has been named to the Academic All-American, First Team; the All-ACC Academic Team; the ACC Honor Roll; and the Dean's List. Gillotte’s
Charlisse Leger-Walker
School: Washington State University Major: ManagementYear: SeniorCharlisse Leger-Walker is a guard for Washington State University Women’s Basketball. The management major, who spends time visiting and helping at local schools and food pantries, has earned recognition to the 2022- 23 CSC Academic All-American Second Team, 2022-23 CoSIDA Academic All- District, 2021-22 CoSIDA Academic All-District, and the 2022 Pac-12 Winter Academic Honor Roll. “Charlisse Leger Walker is the most well-rounded and impactful student-athlete I
On Census Race/Ethnicity Data Collection
On March 28, the White House quietly announced that the way the U.S. will collect race and ethnicity data had changed. The changes, though announced with little fanfare, are set to impact how higher education institutions collect data on, understand, and describe the racial and ethnic makeup of their student bodies.Dr. Karly FordThe process to make these changes began in June 2022 with the creation of the Interagency Technical Working
For Hispanic-Serving Institutions, the Designation is Not the Destination
Latine learners now make up nearly one-in-five college students between the ages of 18 and 24. With the share of Latine students doubling over the past two decades, the number of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) has also risen. Established in 1992, this federal designation is granted to institutions with an enrollment that consists of at least 25% Hispanic students. There are currently nearly 600 HSIs across the country. There are also