News Archive
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"UWomen" in the Minnesota Women's Press (PDF)
UWomen is a four-page editorial insert published every August as a pullout section of the Minnesota Women's Press. UWomen profiles work by, for, and about women at the University of Minnesota. Published August 20, 2008.
"Athletics dept. awaits self study results," Minnesota Daily
Article on the University's recommendations to improve athletes' graduation rates. Associate Vice President and Chief of Staff Kris Lockhart is quoted. Published April 28, 2008.
"Faculty diversity lagging at South Florida universities," Florida Sun Sentinel
Article on the lack of faculty diversity in higher education. Vice President and Vice Provost Rusty Barcelo is quoted. Published April 21, 2008.
"Minnesota Minorities Here to Stay but not Home Yet," M'Shale
Coverage of OED's sesquicentennial event, "Changing Demographics: Snapshots of a New Minnesota and a New America." Published April 18, 2008.
"Diversity at the University of Minnesota," Minnesota Public Radio
An interview with Vice President and Vice Provost Rusty Barcelo with MPR's Bob Collins, published as a blog and audio download on mpr.com. Published April 8, 2008.
"Diverse U? - A look at diversity at the University," Minnesota Daily
Article that examines how closing the General College impacts diversity and access to the University. Vice President and Vice Provost Rusty Barcelo is quoted. Published March 12, 2008.
"Diversity discussions held at University" Minnesota Daily
Coverage of OED's March 4, 2008 Identity Dialogue on "Breaking Through the Silence About Disability." Published March 5, 2008.
"University of Minnesota dorm goes lavender," Lavender
Feature article on Lavender House, the Living & Learning community for GLBTA students at the University of Minnesota. Published December 2007.
"Attorney Kimberly Hewitt Boyd leads University of Minnesota effort to uphold civil rights laws," Insight News
Profile of Kimberly Hewitt Boyd, director of the office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. Published November 23, 2007.
"Building equity and diversity at U of M," Insight News
Blurb about OED's reception for community and ethnic media on November 14, 2007. Published November 15, 2007.
"U of M Taps Ethnic Media to Boost Minority Enrolment, Hiring," Mshale
Coverage of Rusty Barcelo's reception and breakfast for Twin Cities ethnic media. Published November 15, 2007.
"U of M Women of Color Welcome Gathering," Asian American Press
Feature article on the University Women of Color welcoming event on October 31. Published November 8, 2007.
"U of Minnesota Bridge Program helps first-year students prepare for college," La Prensa
Profile of OED's Bridge to Academic Excellence program. Click here to read the article in Spanish. Published November 2, 2007.
"Chicana Activist and Poet Speaks on Diversity, Identity," Minnesota Daily
Profile of Cherrie Moraga's visit to the University of Minnesota, sponsored by the Office for Equity and Diversity. Published October 19, 2007.
"Faculty at U predominantly white," Minnesota Daily
Huge gaps persist between miniorities and white faculty members, despite rising numbers of miniorities teaching at the university. Published October 9, 2007.
"Disability Services Goes the Extra Mile," Minnesota Daily
Editorial on the Disability Servies office. Published September 27, 2007.
"Event welcomes multicultural students to campus," Minnesota Daily
Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence offers resources and assistance to students looking for guidance at the university. Published September 4, 2007.
"Transforming Our Institutions for the Twenty-first Century:
The Role of the Chief Diversity Officer," Diversity Digest
Column by Dr. Rusty Barcelo focusing on the emerging role of the Chief Diversity Officer in higher education. Published May 2007.
Profile of Dr. Rusty Barcelo, Spokesman Recorder
(Interview is no longer available online. Please contact OED for more information)
An interview with Dr. Rusty Barcelo about her work and the future of diversity at the University of Minnesota. Published May 30, 2007.
"Increasing diversity in higher ed faculty reamins a challenge," BlackPressUSA
Coverage of the national forum on faculty of color, which was hosted by the University of Minnesota. Vice President and Vice Provost Nancy Barcelo is quoted. Published May 23, 2007.
"Minority scholars share strategies at "keeping our faculties" conference," Diverse Issues in Higher Education
Coverage of the conference held at the University of Minnesota. Vice President and Vice Provost Nancy Barcelo is quoted. Published May 3, 2007.
"Plan Fosters First Years," Minnesota Daily
Feature article on the Bridge to Academic Excellence program. Published May 1, 2007.
"Great Minds Do Not Think Alike," University of Minnesota Brief
Feature article on the 2007 "Keeping Our Faculties: Recruting, Retaining, and Advancing Faculty of Color" conference. Published May 1, 2007.
U of M Lavender House seeks students for second year (6/10/2008)
U of M to host celebration of of Multicultural graduates (4/22/08)
U of M to honor outstanding woman scholars, employees (4/22/08)
U of M names recipients of 2008 Josie R. Johnson Human Rights and Social Justice Award (4/18/08)
University of Minnesota receives grants to improve student attendance and retention (2/4/08)
U of M to host Deaf and Hard of Hearing Day (11/26/07)
U of M honors recipients of Disability Services Scholarships (9/4/2007)
U of M staff receives state excellence in assistive technology award (4/10/2007)
U of M names recipient of 2007 Josie R. Johnson Human Rights and Social Justice Award (3/28/2007)