Higher Education + North Carolina Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

September 24, 2009

Penalizing children of illegal immigrants is not the answer – North Carolina community colleges – The chair of the policy committee that considered the policy change, Stuart Fountain, told The Associated Press, “These children cannot be held in limbo while the federal government decides what to do with immigration.”

September 21, 2009

Illegal immigrants will have the opportunity to enroll in community colleges across the state starting next year. – On Friday, the North Carolina Board of Community Colleges approved a measure that will allow undocumented immigrants who have graduated from a U.S. high school to register for classes after April 1, 2010.

September 9, 2009

UNC Wilmington’s first Spanish theater group, Puro Teatro

August 17, 2009

New study shows that white men get a lot more tips about job opportunities in upper management than Hispanics

June 8, 2009

National Hispanic Entrepreneurs’ Organization Participates in UNC Kenan-Flagler New Ventures: Discovery Class

December 10, 2008

Winston-Salem State University experiencing an increase in Hispanic/Latino students

August 17, 2008

North Carolina’s community colleges will remain closed to illegal immigrants, at least until officials can review how other states handle the issue.

August 14, 2008

Cuban-American Storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy Speaks Sept. 15 – University of North Carolina at Greensboro

August 10, 2008

Researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center will soon begin researching how a lack of trust in formal medicine is contributing to disproportionately higher mortality rates in Latino HIV patients than in white HIV patients across the country.

July 28, 2008

North Carolina colleges can admit illegal immigrants, Homeland Security tells state’s Attorney General

July 26, 2008

La Oficina del Procurador de Carolina del Norte informó al Sistema de Colegios Comunitarios que no violará la ley federal si acepta a estudiantes indocumentados, según reporta hoy en su edición electrónica el diario “News & Observer”.

June 26, 2008

Latino summit coming to East Carolina University on Friday

June 18, 2008

An attempt to rewrite state law to permanently bar illegal immigrants from state community colleges appears headed for failure. – North Carolina

June 17, 2008

Community College Decision On Illegal Immigrants Doesn’t Reach North Carolina State University

May 29, 2008

House bill would keep immigration status out of admission – North Carolina

May 15, 2008

Illegal immigrant ban a first – State’s move has shaken up the academic world – North Carolina’s community colleges ban on illegal immigrants

May 13, 2008

North Carolina Community Colleges Will No Longer Admit Illegal Immigrants

February 13, 2008

Importance Of Latino Vote To Be Discussed At Duke

February 5, 2008

Series to screen film on slavery in Puerto Rico – El Cimarrón – University of North Carolina

January 29, 2008

Program for latino students competing for funds – University of North Carolina

January 8, 2008

University of North Carolina responds to growing hispanic population – (now 4% of undergrads)

December 13, 2007

Extending In-State Tuition to Undocumented Immigrants – North Carolina (policy analysis/research)

December 6, 2007

Duke University – Ramón Saldívar to win MLA prize

University of North Carolina to study in-state tuition for illegal immigrants

December 5, 2007

Illegal immigrants won’t have impact at Alamance Community College – North Carolina

December 3, 2007

“Soy Un Lider” conference encourages Hispanic high school students to apply to college – Greensboro, North Carolina

November 30, 2007

North Carolina Governor Candidates Oppose Admissions Change for Immigrants

November 27, 2007

Lawyer: Community colleges must admit eligible illegal immigrants – North Carolina

November 15, 2007

For immigrants, North Carolina is worth the risk

October 9, 2007

Rosie Perez talks stereotypes, gives lesson on history – The University of North Carolina at Pembroke

October 3, 2007

University of North Carolina Hispanic growth mirrors statewide rate

October 2, 2007

Appalachian State University – Hispanic author and soccer coach featured on “Appalachian Perspective” TV program – North Carolina

September 26, 2007

Latino/a Studies hopes prof will boost profile – Duke University

July 10, 2007

MOSI HONORS DEAN OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AS 2007 NATIONAL HISPANIC SCIENTIST OF THE YEAR

June 18, 2007

Masters in Latin American Studies – Burgeoning growth in Latino population led to program’s creation – UNC Charlotte

April 25, 2007

Spanish Professors Present in Mexico – High Point University – North Carolina

April 13, 2007

Meeting looks at Duke Latino life – North Carolina

Mi Gente selects new exec board – Duke University

March 28, 2007

Summer reading examines Latino students’ soccer team – Appalachian State University

March 7, 2007

Appalachian’s summer reading selection examines Latino immigrants’ struggle for acceptance – Appalachian State University

February 7, 2007

Spanish Professor Publishes Two Articles – High Point University – North Carolina

January 11, 2007

BBB Awards $2,500 Scholarship to Latino Community Credit Union Nominee – Eastern North Carolina

January 3, 2007

Spanish courses offered for health professionals – North Carolina