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How do tensions with the White House impact HBCU diversity?

After a scaled-down annual summit, tensions between the Trump administration and leaders of historically black colleges and universities continue to mount. And some worry it’s their ethnic diversity that could take the biggest hit, a diversity some don’t even know exists.

How do tensions with the White House impact HBCU diversity?
Florida Senator Marco Rubio celebrates his 2010 election win with his mother Oria.

Immigrant bashers among the 6 sons of immigrants running for president

Immigrant bashers among the 6 sons of immigrants running for president
Accepted to all eight Ivy League schools, Victor Agbafe will attend Harvard University this fall, setting him on the path to his dream of becoming a neurosurgeon.

How Victor Agbafe's immigrant parents taught him the lessons to get into all eight Ivies

How Victor Agbafe's immigrant parents taught him the lessons to get into all eight Ivies
According to the US Census, 74 percent of those with a bachelor's degree in STEM subjects don't work in STEM jobs.

Are we producing too many STEM grads?

Are we producing too many STEM grads?
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The love affair between Mexican Americans and Morrissey isn't that surprising

The love affair between Mexican Americans and Morrissey isn't that surprising
National Guard troops patrol along the US-Mexico border in Nogales, Arizona, in 2010. Texas is authorizing a similar call-up on its border.

Why Rick Perry is sending the National Guard to the Texas border

Texas Governor Rick Perry announced the deployment of National Guard troops to the border, saying a surge of undocumented immigrants has boosted crime. But analysts disagree with why Perry made the decision — and they don't think the troops will help.

Why Rick Perry is sending the National Guard to the Texas border
Muslim cabbies pray at a BP station in downtown Manhattan while patrons pump gas.

Our Global Nation coverage about an increasingly diverse US receives a 2014 RTDNA-Unity award

More than a year ago, PRI's The World decided to bring the stories and voices of US immigrants more deeply into national media coverage. Today, we were honored for our work covering diversity in the United States.

Our Global Nation coverage about an increasingly diverse US receives a 2014 RTDNA-Unity award

Historical Photos Depict Women Medical Pioneers

The World's resident history buff Chris Woolf discusses America's role in pioneering the medical education of women with anchor Marco Werman.

Historical Photos Depict Women Medical Pioneers