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Boston College Names Father Jack Butler as 26th President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Since joining the university's Campus Ministry in 2002, he has been instrumental in advancing several key initiatives, including formative education programs and Core Curriculum renewal. The institution boasts an endowment of $4 billion and an alumni network exceeding 200,000 worldwide. An Atlanta native and 1987 graduate of St.

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N.C. A&T Celebrates 64th Anniversary of A&T Four’s Historic Sit-In

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The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University community will gather at the North Carolina A&T Alumni-Foundation Event Center to celebrate the legacy of four A&T freshmen who were keystones in the civil rights movement in 1960 during their sit-in at the downtown Greensboro Woolworth’s lunch counter.

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What it Means to Sit at the Intersection of Blackness, Queerness

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And from 2002 to 2006, she served as academic adviser for Temple University. Another goal is to establish an LGBT Alumni Association. Williams-Goliday holds a Ph.D. in African American studies and sociology from EIU; and an Associate of Arts in African American studies from Olive-Harvey Community College.

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Plan B Propels Engineer to Higher Ed Leadership

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He attended a school that specialized in science and while still a teenager in 1983 came alone to the United States to pursue higher education. Like most people, I did not set out to lead an institution of higher education,” he added. “I

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In Memoriam

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In 2024, the nation lost a number of individuals who were passionate for helping to ensure that higher education remained accessible and diverse. A Ford Foundation Fellow at Harvard University, she was the first African American elected to the Hall of Distinguished Alumni. Haydel Morial began her higher education at Xavier.

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Athletics and Academics

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Organizations rooted in sports incorporate educational curriculum that helps participants be better prepared for higher education. Through its Armory Foundation, it motivates youth from around the city by offering competitive track and field along with educational programming and co-curricular activities.

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President moves: Temple finally nabs its next leader

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On the academic side, Davis has served as an assistant professor at a Memphis seminary school for the past 15 years and is currently pursuing a doctorate in higher education leadership. John Fry – Temple University (Penn.) Garrett Thompson – Logan University (Mo.)

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