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Stillman College Receives $2.7 Million to Bolster Internet Infrastructure

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Stillman College has received $2.7 million to improve its internet access and performance through fiber optic infrastructure upgrades. This project is transformational – it’s really going to move Stillman forward,” said Stillman President Dr. Cynthia Warrick.

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Mapping the Legacy of RPI's First African American Woman Leader

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jackson and a few other African American students came together and created a list of recommendations that was submitted to administration and prompted the formation of a task force. Sponsored research awards tripled and more than 325 tenure-track faculty members were hired. During her 23 years at the helm, more than $1.25

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George Washington University elects first woman president

University Business

Key prerequisites for this leader included a track record in faculty recruitment and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. And as Clemson’s senior assistant provost for Faculty Affairs before that, she spearheaded efforts in faculty recruitment and retention.

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President moves: New hires, plus retiring leaders being lauded for their pandemic strategy

University Business

Specifically, he oversaw increased diversity among his faculty and staff and created a new cabinet position overseeing DEI and belonging. Gustafson served in faculty and administration at Presbyterian for nearly two decades before departing to Mercer University (Ga.) Bollinger, according to Kenyon College press release.

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Armbrister Hangs Hat on Indelible Career at Johnson C. Smith University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

million grant from NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration) for technology. “It While at Temple, he also served as adjunct faculty, teaching a municipal finance curriculum at the Beasley School of Law. We know that the quality of the residence halls is an important part of recruitment and retention.”

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Benedict College Receives $2,893,457 for Internet Access Expansion Pilot

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Benedict College has received $2,893,457 from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration for a pilot program to expand Internet access. In 2020, we saw firsthand how the lack of broadband access affected our students, faculty, staff, and community.

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What would a second Trump administration mean for higher education? Summing up Project 2025 (Bryan Alexander)

Higher Education Inquirer

Additionally, the government would “require institutions, faculty, and fellowship recipients to certify that they intend to further the stated statutory goals of serving American interests,” although it’s unclear what that would mean in practice. 675) Faculty, staff, and students who rely on NOAA would lose out. prosperity.” (675)