Higher Education Grants or Gifts of Interest to African Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
University of Nevada Las Vegas related articles
Sep 06, 2017 | 0 comments
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Five African Americans in New Administrative Roles in Higher Education
Taking on new administrative duties are Barbee Oakes at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, Maurice Stinnett at Cleveland State University, Elaine L. Westbrooks at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Nsombi B. Ricketts at Northwestern University, and Nick Wallace at Syracuse University.
Jul 14, 2017 | 0 comments
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UNLV Study Finds That Motorists Are Less Likely to Yield to Black Pedestrians Than to Whites
The results showed that 20.6 percent of motorists did not yield to the Black pedestrian in a crosswalk compared to 2.9 percent of the White pedestrians. The racial disparity was greater in a high-income neighborhood compared to a low-income neighborhood.
Mar 27, 2017 | 0 comments
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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Documents Black History in the City
The university’s “Documenting the African American Experience in Las Vegas” project, included a documentary film, the formation of an advisory board, the collection of oral histories and materials, and the creation of a digital portal to provide online access to the project’s materials.
Feb 28, 2017 | 0 comments
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University Study Examines Differences in Cancer Mortality Among Blacks
The research, conducted by scientists at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, found that among all major racial/ethnic groups in the United States, American-born Blacks had the highest rate of cancer mortality. Caribbean-born Blacks in the United States had the lowest rate.
Dec 05, 2016 | 0 comments
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In Memoriam: Stella Mason Parson, 1929-2016
Stella Mason Parson, a long-time educator, was the first Black woman to earn a college degree in the state of Nevada. She taught in Las Vegas public schools for 33 years.
Aug 12, 2016 | 0 comments
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University Debuts New Online Historical Archive of Blacks in Southern Nevada
So far, there are about 500 items in the online digital collection called The Las Vegas African American Experience Project, including photographs, documents, videos, and audio recordings.
Feb 07, 2014 | 0 comments
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