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WGU ranks as a top educator of people of color in nursing

February 1, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

For the second year in a row, Western Governors University (WGU) was among the top producers of nursing degrees awarded to people of color, according to a recent issue of Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine. WGU ranked fourth in the nation in volume of nurses with minority backgrounds who earn their bachelor’s and master’s […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2016, Higher Education, Jean Floten, Vol 35 No 5 | January 30 - February 5, WGU

COMMENTARY: Expand opportunities for Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders

April 4, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Sefa Aina For Northwest Asian Weekly In February, President Obama launched his My Brother’s Keeper Initiative to expand opportunity for all young men and boys of color. This initiative builds upon collaboration between leading foundations and businesses to ensure that all young men and boys are able to achieve their full potential, regardless of […]

Filed Under: Commentaries Tagged With: 2014, AAPI, Advisory Commission, Asian Americans, CRDC, Civil Rights, Higher Education, Keeper Initiative, NHPI, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, Pomona College, President Obama, Sefa Aina, Vol 33 No 15 | April 5 - April 11

Wise Words for Graduates

June 27, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

To the Class of 2013, congratulations and may your dreams come true! “When walking, swing your arms. Reach out for the opportunities that await you; reach back to help those who follow.” — Major General Tracy Garrett “Success isn’t about how much money you make, or how much you accumulate. It is about the relationships […]

Filed Under: Features, Education, Community News, Wise Words Series Tagged With: 2013, Alan Sugiyama, Congratulations Education, EDI, Elsie Leilani Taniguchi, Executive Director, Higher Education, Jill Wakefield, Major General Tracy Garrett, Rear Admiral Herb Bridge, Remember Scholarship, Seattle City Councilmember Bruce Harrell, Seattle Community Colleges, Thach Nguyen, Visit Seattle, Wise Words

Open House kickstarts phase 2 of Vietnamese Community Empowerment Project

December 10, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On December 2, 2011, more than 100 youth, community members and City of Seattle Officials gathered to discuss findings from the Community Action Research and Empowerment (CARE) Project, which explores issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Vietnamese community of Seattle. The CARE Project was launched in 2009 by the Vietnamese Friendship Association (VFA) as a […]

Filed Under: Education, Community News Tagged With: 2009, 2011, Associate Professor, Chi Hoang, Community Engagement, Deputy Mayor, Higher Education, James Hong, New York University, Robert Teranishi, Seattle, VFA, Vietnamese

NCAA: No policy change on Indian sports nicknames

June 20, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The NCAA won’t budge on a policy that will penalize the University of North Dakota for keeping its Fighting Sioux athletics nickname, association vice president Bob Williams said Friday …

Filed Under: National News, Sports Tagged With: Al Carlson, American Indian-themed, Bob Stenehjem, Fighting Sioux, Grant Shaft, Higher Education, Jack Dalrymple, NCAA, North Dakota Senate, UND

Commentary: Asian Americans in higher education needed

August 26, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

According to the recently published Almanac of Higher Education 2010, Asians make up 7.8 percent of all full-time university and college faculty

Filed Under: Commentaries Tagged With: 2010, Commentary Asian Americans, Higher Education, Kan Liang, Seattle University, Vol 29 No 35 | August 28 - September 3

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