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Why Students of Color Should Study Foreign Languages

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Beginning with the first contact with a foreign language, students develop a new perception of reality. Black students, through foreign language study, as by no other means, learn indelibly and irrefutably that minority status does not mean inferior, that different means neither better nor worse.

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Brietta Clark, Loyola Marymount Law School

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Clark has used her extensive experience to elevate the law schools curriculum, guide students and alumni on their career paths, and influence the public discourse through her scholarship, public service, and media commentary.

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Philander Smith University Names Dr. Maurice Gipson as 15th President

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We are incredibly proud to name Dr. Maurice Gipson as our 15th President and Chief Executive Officer," said Board Chair Dr. Tionna Jenkins, a 2001 alumna. "He In that position, he oversaw more than 120 staff members and managed a multi-million-dollar budget for the 30,000-student institution.

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Colleges Prepare to Protect Dreamers, Undocumented Students Amid Trump’s Threats

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Trump vowing to tighten immigration during his time in the White House, leaders at colleges and universities are working around the clock to protect international students and Dreamersundocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as childrenfrom policies that could affect their safety and ability to pursue higher education.

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Poll: Strong Majority of Americans View International Students as Beneficial to U.S.

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Nearly three-quarters of American voters believe international students studying at U.S. The survey found 74 percent of respondents view foreign students as "a good thing" for America, while only 17 percent consider their presence detrimental. The poll reveals remarkable cross-party consensus on international students' contributions.

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Legends Henry and Shirley Frye Honored with Renaming of A&T Building

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In 1959, he became the first African American student to complete study and graduate from the University of North Carolina School of Law and, in 1963, the first African American assistant U.S. Supreme Court, in 1983, and chief justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court, in 1999, before retiring in 2001. district attorney.

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Colleges Are More Than Just an Education but a Capital Investment into Our Future

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Hilton This expression is equally relevant to students applying to college. When prospective students take the campus tour, they are shown the buildings where they will learn, eat, and live. Poor amenities have a negative impact on the ability to recruit and retain both students and elite faculty.