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Applying Principles From Neuroscience to Foster Learning—Four Strategies

The Scholarly Teacher

Iconic Gestures: The Finger Some research suggests that retrieval practice, such as speaking new vocabulary out loud, might be much more powerful when combined with physical “iconic gestures” when seeking to teach and learn new words and information (García-Gámez et al., Language Teaching Research , 0 (0). 2014; Schacter et al.,

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Study Reveals Majority of College Students Feel Free to Express Opinions on Campus

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Between 2021 and 2024, 34 state legislatures introduced bills aimed at limiting or banning the teaching of "divisive concepts" on college campuses, with 11 states passing such laws. The House of Representatives also passed legislation affecting colleges' ability to restrict campus demonstrations.

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University of Louisville Launches Fundraising Campaign to Bolster Research and Add Endowed Faculty Roles

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of Louisville (UofL) has launched a fundraising campaign to match a $10 million state investment, which will go towards adding endowed faculty positions and advancing university research.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. In academic year 2021-22, 45.1% years in 2021-22.” From 2021 to 2024, the percentage of Latinx faculty applicants increased by 15%.

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Southern States See Mixed Progress in College Affordability, SREB Report Finds

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The profiles, which analyze data from the 2021-22 academic year, reveal that the SREB region provided approximately 25.8% Dr. MJ Kim, a researcher with SREB, pointed to increased state appropriations for two-year institutions as an encouraging trend, given the large number of students these colleges serve.

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Honoring Excellence in Urban Teaching

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

"She is an extraordinary teacher whose humility, intellect, and authenticity resonate with everyone she meets,” said Davis. Jhaneil’s impact as a scholar and educator is profound, and I look forward to her continued impact on our beloved profession."

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Don’t Just Witness History; Seize the Opportunity to Shape It

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Lomax UNCF’s new research report, Transforming Futures: The Economic Engines of HBCUs , offers empirical evidence of the profound impact HBCUs have on the success of students, communities and the nation as a whole. And as our research has found, every dollar spent, and every job created comes with a multiplier that extends its impact.

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