Black Issues In Higher Education Becomes More Diverse.FAIRFAX, Va. -- The publishers of Black Issues In Higher Education higher education Study beyond the level of secondary education. Institutions of higher education include not only colleges and universities but also professional schools in such fields as law, theology, medicine, business, music, and art. announced today a new name for their publication, Diverse - Issues In Higher Education. This change signals a new phase in the continued evolution of this specialized publication to reach a diverse audience in higher education. Black Issues In Higher Education has been published for more than 20 years by Cox, Matthews & Associates, Inc. of Fairfax, VA. Under the leadership of William E. Cox William Elijah Cox (September 6, 1861 - March 11, 1942) was a U.S. Representative from Indiana. Born on a farm near Birdseye, Indiana, Cox attended the common and high schools of Huntingburg and Jasper, Indiana. , President, and Frank L. Matthews, Publisher, the journal has become the leading higher education publication focused on the special interests of people of color Noun 1. people of color - a race with skin pigmentation different from the white race (especially Blacks) people of colour, colour, color race - people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock; "some biologists doubt that there are important . "Over the years, our audience has grown to include a wide spectrum of readers as we have embraced the challenging issues of diversity on college campuses. We felt the change would better reflect the direction of the publication and help our readers and advertisers fully appreciate the content covered by the magazine," Cox said. The first issue of the newly named publication is slated for August 25, 2005. While Diverse will continue to focus on the wide range of issues affecting African-Americans, it will also add new writers and expand its unique coverage on the broad issues of diversity on college campuses--a program that actually began five years ago. "This is not just a name change, but a reaffirmation of our commitment to meet the needs of our entire target audience," said Matthews. "Our readers and advertisers will benefit from our expanded focus and unique coverage of the higher education market place." Advertisers were informed of the change effective mid-July, and leadership groups have been consulted regarding the transition. The expanded content and new circulation efforts will reflect the publication's broader audience. Diverse will continue the tradition of bi-weekly publishing with special reports throughout the year, focusing on issues of critical interest to higher education. New contributing editors include Dina Horwedel, a writer, editor and attorney with a B.S. in journalism from Bowling Green Bowling Green. 1 City (1990 pop. 40,641), seat of Warren co., S Ky., on the Barren River; inc. 1812. It is a shipping and marketing center for an area producing tobacco, corn, livestock, and dairy items. University and a J.D. from Cleveland State University Cleveland State University, at Cleveland, Ohio; coeducational; founded 1964, incorporating Fenn College (est. 1923). The Cleveland-Marshall School of law was incorporated in 1969. ; Ben Winton, former editor of Native Peoples and co-author of Keeping Promises: What is Sovereignty and Other Questions About Indian Country Indian country or Indian Country n. 1. Indian Territory. 2. Federal reservation lands under Native American tribal jurisdiction. ; and Lydia Lum n. 1. A chimney. 2. A ventilating chimney over the shaft of a mine. 3. A woody valley; also, a deep pool. , a freelance writer and correspondent with Black Issues In Higher Education. |
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