Penn GSE News Archive
Mangum to Join Penn Center for Minority Serving Institutions
Marybeth Gasman says the Center for Minority Serving Institutions and Penn GSE welcome former president of Florida A&M University, Elmira Mangum, whose leadership experience will help provide a better understanding of the issues HBCUs face.
How Illinois pols enable failure at Chicago State
"[Illinois needs to] create a governing structure more responsive to public needs," says Joni Finney. "That's what the state doesn't have right."
Penn's education startups learn how to build good companies
"Many of the same skills that you find in great teachers are the same skills you find in entrepreneurs," says Bobbi Kurshan. "Both fields require a level of comfort with change, a passion to change the world, and quick adaptation to new challenges."
Bills For Free UH Tuition Clear First House Committee
Joni Finney's research is having a direct impact on policy. Hawaii's legislature advances a bill citing her report.
Here’s Why Trump’s Rhetoric Is Dangerous for Black People
"Much of what Trump says advances racist narratives about us and communities in which we live. His assumptions are surely based on stereotypes and incomplete facts," writes Shaun Harper.
East and West may be reshaping each other's parenting
Individualist values from Europe and the US are transforming parenting globally, but East Asian values are also migrating the other way, says Xinyin Chen.
Economic, political pressures up at historic black colleges
Marybeth Gasman comments on the political and economic hurdles HBCU presidents face.
Cheyney alum edgy about talk of merger
“A merger will not uphold the history, legacy and personality of an HBCU if it becomes mainstreamed and whitewashed," said Marybeth Gasman, referring to the risks of HBCUs merging with predominately white colleges.
Civic education: Are students learning how to be good citizens?
Michael Johanek talks about the roots of American civic engagement.
Trump Can’t Cut Off Berkeley’s Funds by Himself. His Threat Still Raised Alarm.
"It’s ridiculous and frightening for the president to be threatening to withhold money based on his perception of what’s happening with free speech on campus," said Jonathan Zimmerman.
Fighting Racial Bias on Campus
In this interview, Shaun Harper discusses racism at universities and what universities need to do to combat it.