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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Those people of color who received some or all of their higher education at predominantly white institutions frequently describe their experiences in these hallowed environments as bittersweet, with more emphasis on the bitter than the sweet. Dr. William B. It’s common knowledge that change in the academy happens very slowly.

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Colleges Are More Than Just an Education but a Capital Investment into Our Future

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Inferior campus facilities impact the ability to both recruit and retain students as well as attract the best faculty, and the evidence is apparent across the entire higher education landscape. Now is the time to network, make contacts, reach out to your alumni and area businesses. Dr. Adriel A.

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Boston College Names Father Jack Butler as 26th President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In his current role as vice president, Butler oversees all programs promoting BC's Jesuit and Catholic heritage, including Campus Ministry, the Center for Student Formation, and the Volunteer and Service Learning Center. The institution boasts an endowment of $4 billion and an alumni network exceeding 200,000 worldwide.

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Scholar-Practitioner Helps to Promote Inclusivity at Alma Mater

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Early on, the university welcomed Black students—several from families comprising the Old Settlers community—at a time when many colleges and universities were reluctant to do so. Many of those families still live here,” says Patterson-Stephens of the Black alumni. Their children still go to this institution. They work here.”

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HBCUs in the Time of Turnover

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While some scholars are deeply concerned by this instability, others note it aligns with higher education trends overall. In 2023, the American Council on Education (ACE) released their study of over 1,000 college presidents, which revealed the tenure of the presidency has diminished. It’s a tough job.

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Eye to the Future

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a special alumni breakfast with freshmen during homecoming weekend, and she’s glad to see in-person events resume. “We Her office encourages students to create student organizations, particularly students who want greater representation for their backgrounds or identities.

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Report: Students Interested in HBCUs Have Unique Wants and Concerns

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Pam Royall, head of research, enrollment services at EAB According to Dr. Pam Royall, the head of research, enrollment services at EAB, the finding provides an opportunity for HBCUs to deploy their current students and recent alumni to get the word out. The most important thing is authentic messaging from near-peers,” she said. “If