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NC State Alumnus Kevin Howell Named University's 15th Chancellor

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I am confident that he will strengthen NC State's role as a frontier research university, keeping North Carolina competitive in the most important fields of our future." From 2016 to 2018, Howell served as senior vice president for external affairs at the UNC System Office.

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Student Success in STEM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2018, according to the Pew Research Center, Black students earned just 7% of STEM bachelors degrees, compared to their 10% share of all bachelors degrees and 12% representation in the adult population. However, disparities in STEM degree attainment reflect systemic barriers that hinder progress.

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Here are the 5 academic programs emerging in 2025

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While implementing cutting-edge academic programs may excite institutions interested in gaining a leg-up over the competition, leaders must also be mindful about optics, says Elaine Rowles, associate vice president of research at GrayDI. “Social media is ubiquitous and increasingly important part of our everyday lives. . reached $4.9

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Since 2018, the graduation rate for Latine/x students has increased from 24% to 34%. By participating in this internship, students will enhance their research skills, gain pre-professional experience and expand their network of CSUSB students, staff and faculty,” says Morales.

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Dismantling Global Injustices

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He had worked as a cook in restaurants since he was 15 and figured he would simply get a full-time job in the hospitality industry. “I in political science from Binghamton University and secured a tenure-track teaching position at the University of Rhode Island (URI) in 2018. He later earned a master’s and Ph.D.

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Dismantling Global Injustices - Dr. Brendan Skip Mark

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He had worked as a cook in restaurants since he was 15 and figured he would simply get a full-time job in the hospitality industry. “I in political science from Binghamton University and secured a tenure-track teaching position at the University of Rhode Island (URI) in 2018. He later earned a master’s and Ph.D.

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Persistence Rebounds to Pre-COVID Levels, But Not for Everyone

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

After two years of COVID-19-related disruptions, the percentage of first-time college students sticking with school has returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to a new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC). All underrepresented groups tracked in the report had persistence rates lower than in 2018.