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Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Describing her as “a national treasure,” the National Science Board selected Jackson as its 2007 recipient of the prestigious Vannevar Bush Award for “a lifetime of achievements in scientific research, education, and senior statesman-like contributions to public policy.”

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UW-La Crosse Chancellor Dr. Joe Gow Fired After Adult Videos of Him and Wife Discovered

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Under pseudonyms Geri and Jay Hart, the two have also published two books about their experiences in the adult film industry, though pictures clearly indicate their identities. Gow has served as UW-La Crosse chancellor since 2007. They described having to hide their activities despite wanting to be more honest about their sexuality.

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Establishing Belonging for Creative Scholars and Teachers

The Scholarly Teacher

2018; Miller, 2022; Rautkorpi, 2007). The nature of scholarly and creative activity carried out by the faculty in these areas is also diverse. Example of a product-in-process created by a faculty member during the Creatives Retreat. Image courtesy of Leigh Ann Parrish. Reprinted with permission. link] Rautkorpi, T. link] About the Authors

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By example, initially funded in 2007 by a grant from the U.S. UCF works closely with our regional and state industries to build and strengthen programs that reflect their needs while providing access to earn a high-quality education that prepares students for success in the workforce or academia and ultimately a more prosperous future.”

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When Banks Lost Control of the Student Loan Mess

Higher Education Inquirer

Although the book was an exceptional chronicle of the student loan industry from 1958 to 2013, it missed at least one key event, the 2008-2010 bailout of Sallie Mae and a number of banks who made questionable private loans guaranteed by the US government. In 2007, President George W.

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Working environments: a short overview of the literature

SRHE

Research on ADHD (Sikström and Söderlund, 2007; Söderlund et al , 2007; Söderlund et al , 2010) suggests that moderate background noise may enhance focus by helping the brain filter distractions. Interestingly, silence can have the opposite effect on some, with controlled noise being beneficial for some individuals and tasks.

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Boldly Future Forward

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The nurturing she received as a student motivated her to pursue a career in science and fueled her desire to return to the university in 2007 and give the same to students. Now, the medical industry understands how agriculture plays a crucial role in overall health and wellbeing,” says Williams.