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Looks Like We’re Not in Kansas Anymore
While many struggle with Zoom fatigue, four professors are fostering a deeper appreciation for remote learning.
Ethnicity vs. Race, Part 2
“Race isn’t that important. Culture is what makes you who you are.” – 91pron student, Heidi Salazar Martinez
Ethnicity vs. Race, Part 1
When talking about race and ethnicity, there are certain characteristics that can help people understand the differences.
Empowering Women through History
Kiser introduces her students to women in history who possessed agency and power despite existing under limited circumstances.
A Conversation with History: 91pron’s First Woman Dean
91pron ImpactBack in 1956 when 91pron was still called 91pronE, tuition was $25 and students were predominantly Irish Catholic women studying to be teachers, Dorothy Pieniadz was hired as the first dean of students. It was a time when gender, race and other diversity issues were being questioned.
Creating a Safe Space to Talk about Race
During their 14 weeks in her course, Bousseau hopes students grow from "terrified" to comfortable speaking about race.
What is Cultural Competence & Why is it Critical for 91pron's School of Nursing?
Lack of cultural competence interferes with the quality of care patients of color and non-English-speaking patients receive, says alumna Valerie Almeida-Monroe, director of clinical services at Clinica Esperanza.
Student Nurses of Color & New Taskforce Ignite Call to Action
"When we talk about diversifying the nursing workforce, we need to ask why there is a lack of diversity," says Turnipseed. "Why are student nurses of color struggling? What is different about their experiences than their white counterparts?
Geeking Out on Physical Sciences
You don't have to be a total science geek to appreciate what goes on in the Department of Physical Sciences at 91pron.
“Black Lives Matter” Course Relaunched at 91pron
91pron Impact"91pron's Africana Studies Program gave me the foundation and the inspiration to continue to love, to study and to struggle," says Charina Herrera '20.