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UCLA Alumni Couple Pledges $10 Million to Ethnic Studies Centers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Two UCLA alumni have pledged $10 million over a five-year period to their alma mater. It was like planting a seed, not to say that we were the sole seed planters, because there were many people – many students, some faculty, and others – planting seeds, fertilizing them, helping them grow.”

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Alumni Influence to Facilitate Diversity Starts With a One-Dollar Donation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Harvey Nevertheless, some of these alumni maintain various levels of contact with their alma maters – ranging from attending reunion events, to regularly reviewing materials they receive from the college or university, to making monetary donations they hope will help produce a more inclusive atmosphere for current and future generations.

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CCS Alumni Honor Former CCS Faculty at Bill Robinson Memorial Car Show

College for Creative Study

The post CCS Alumni Honor Former CCS Faculty at Bill Robinson Memorial Car Show appeared first on College for Creative Studies.

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Alumni Engagement Strategies for Campus Growth

Campus Sonar

Alumni are a valuable asset and nurturing relationships with them contributes to the future success of your campus. Proud alumni share their experience with others to potentially sway an undecided student or make a gift to help current and future students shine even brighter on campus.

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Williams College Faculty Approve Creation of Asian American Studies Concentration

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Williams College faculty voted 81-5 to approve the creation of an Asian American studies (AAS) concentration beginning Fall 2023, The Williams Record reported. An AAS program at Williams is a long time coming, having seen 34 years of activism by faculty, alumni, and students in support of instituting AAS. “In

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Morehouse Students, Faculty Object to Biden as Commencement Speaker

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Morehouse Students, Faculty Object to Biden as Commencement Speaker Sara Weissman Mon, 04/29/2024 - 03:00 AM Some students, professors and alumni say Morehouse leaders should disinvite President Biden from graduation as a stand against his ongoing support for Israel. Byline(s) Sara Weissman

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Sydney James is the 2024 Distinguished Alumni

College for Creative Study

James, College for Creative Studies’ 2024 Distinguished Alumni, has had a big impact on the art world — and not just because of the size of her artwork. “I She was chosen after a selection committee of CCS students, alumni, staff and faculty leadership completed a monthslong process of accepting and renewing nominations.

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