Ethnic studies

Truth and Consequences

Submitted by Scott Jaschik on May 17, 2006 - 4:00am

Faculty inquiry finding misconduct by Ward Churchill also faults his university -- and leaving fate uncertain, is sure to stoke more debate.

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Vanderbilt Rising

Submitted by Scott Jaschik on May 22, 2006 - 4:00am

University recruits Houston Baker and Hortense Spillers -- stars in black literary studies -- as part of major faculty hiring drive.

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Colorado Moves to Fire Churchill

Submitted by Scott Jaschik on June 27, 2006 - 4:00am

For first time in saga over controversial professor, administration seeks his ouster.

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Investigation Over 9/11 Teachings

Submitted by Scott Jaschik on July 3, 2006 - 4:00am

Wisconsin orders inquiry after instructor shares controversial views on radio show, and suggests he will include them in class.

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Next Generation Diversity

Submitted by Scott Jaschik on October 27, 2006 - 4:00am

Williams College rethinks how students should learn about different groups and cultures -- seeking a different kind of requirement.

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Major Move Ahead?

Submitted by Elia Powers on December 22, 2006 - 4:00am

Cal State Northridge could become the first college in the country to offer a Central American studies major.

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A Book She Didn't Write

Submitted by Scott Jaschik on March 19, 2007 - 4:00am

A week after Ohio University announced that Thelma Wills Foote would become the next chair of African-American studies, with the rank of full professor, the university announced that she wouldn't be coming to the university after all.

The second announcement followed an investigation into her publication record and the university's conclusion that she claimed to have co-written a book in which her publicly noted contribution consists of only five paragraphs.