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Howard University Makes History as First HBCU to Achieve Top Research Status

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In the medical field, Howard's pioneering spirit is evident in its Center for Sickle Cell Disease, which was the first center in the nation devoted to studying and treating the disease. Im excited to see what the institution does to build on this recognition as it progresses," she said. "As

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Berg Appointed UC Davis School of Law Dean

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I’m excited to work with the provost and other deans, the world-class faculty and talented staff, and to meet the students and alumni when I get there this fall.” She was a visiting professor at Michigan State University Medical School.

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UC Irvine to Launch Pre-Health Professional Development Program to Support Students from Underserved Communities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

million grant from the California Department of Health Care Access and Information – will select undergraduates for training, advising, and support to increase readiness for medical school. These graduates are most likely to follow careers in service to poor and marginalized communities, as 95 percent of our PRIME-LC alumni do,” Vega said.

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A Scholarship of the Underserved to Inspire Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Four white peers questioned the student’s belonging to Penn, requested directions from him about the whereabouts of fried chicken, and referred to him as an n-word,” says McMickens, noting that the column inspired a silent student-organized, anti-racism demonstration comprising some 200 students, faculty members, and administrators.

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President Jones, Dolly Parton and the magic of ‘traditioned innovation’

University Business

This is pushing us to bring faculty from multiple disciplines and multiple colleges together in new ways to equip students for the future. Traditioned innovation is driving Belmont Universitys new medical school, which welcomed its inaugural class of 50 students this past fall.

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Women in STEM: Perception Versus Reality

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We aim to counter this inequity in our recruitment process, bringing as many female students and alumni as possible to serve as role models for potential new students, while paying special attention to keeping our marketing campaigns gender-balanced. We also try to lead by example.

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2025 CAPD FAQs for Family & Supporters

CAPD

How is the connection between current students and alumni? Do alumni easily offer internships or other opportunities to current students? There is a very strong alumni network at MIT, and there are a number of events and opportunities happening on campus throughout the year for students to connect with alumni.

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