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TheDream.US Celebrates a Decade of Transforming Immigrant Students' Lives

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Since its founding in 2014, the organization has provided more than 11,000 college scholarships to undocumented students attending nearly 80 partner colleges in 20 states and Washington, D.C. Despite these challenges, the organization's 4,000+ alumni have found ways to thrive. Like the more than 11,000 TheDream.US

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Staying Woke for A Cause

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2000, he was appointed UT System’s vice president of equity and diversity, a role he held until retiring in 2014. In 2021, UT honored him by naming a dormitory after him, ‘Robinson Hall’ on the Knoxville campus.

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Staying Woke for A Cause

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2000, he was appointed UT System’s vice president of equity and diversity, a role he held until retiring in 2014. In 2021, UT honored him by naming a dormitory after him, ‘Robinson Hall’ on the Knoxville campus.

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HBCU Scholars Program Celebrates 10 Years with 2024 Cohort

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Miguel Cardona The HBCU Scholars Program has celebrated the exceptional academic talent and achievements of students at HBCUs since 2014, providing them with opportunities for personal and professional growth, mentorship, and networking, said U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona.

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Mount Holyoke Taps Howard University Law Dean to Lead College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This is a full-circle moment for me, because Dean Holley was my very first hire as president of Howard in 2014,” said Dr. Wayne A. Under her leadership, the law school increased its national profile, created new programming and pulled in more funding and resources. Frederick who has announced plans to step down as president by next June.

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Legacy Admissions

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Legacy admissions is a policy that grants preferences to the children of alumni. The logic has been that children of alumni may be among the most eager applicants, as they have learned a lot about a school literally at their parent’s knee. In 2014, the percentage had dropped to only 13%. What is legacy admissions?

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Fox Transitions From 20-Year Transformational Career

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There are also some significant alumni donors supportive of various initiatives, including a single donor who has provided $50 million during Fox’s presidency. Non-alumni have been invited to join the board of trustees, broadening the university’s sphere of influence. Relationships with foundations have also been a huge support.