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Howard University’s Undergraduate Library to be Renamed in Honor of President Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Howard University’s Undergraduate Library will be renamed in honor of Howard President Dr. Wayne A. Having the Undergraduate Library named after me symbolizes the years of dedication and hard work that we have collectively invested in the pursuit of academic excellence,” Frederick said. Dr. Wayne A. 8 farewell dinner.

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Rethinking the Idea of Legacy in Higher Education: How Colleges Can Raise Up Student-Parents

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Legacy college admissions — the practice of selective institutions giving preference to children and relatives of alumni — is under intense scrutiny today. They can add child-friendly spaces on campus — in the library, student center or outside — to provide opportunities for student-parents to build community.

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[PODCAST] The Future Role of Higher Ed Libraries: Study Results on Student, Alumni & Family Needs

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Register now Date & Time: Wednesday, October 16 at 12pm ET As technologies, space utilization, and institutional identities evolve at a rapid pace, higher ed libraries are undergoing a fundamental transformation to new modalities, redefining their roles as temples of knowledge and community hubs.

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Grinnell to Dedicate New Residence Hall to Oldest Living Graduate and First Black Alumna

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The planned events will include a reception, parade, and a mural installation, all reflecting on the life and experiences of Black students and alumni of Grinnell. Noun '29 Chair in Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies at Grinnell and serves as the faculty lead of Team Renfrow.

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Legends Henry and Shirley Frye Honored with Renaming of A&T Building

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Frye Hall, named after two of its most prominent alumni, 1953 graduates Justice Henry Frye and his wife, Shirley Frye. Bluford Library Archives at A&T. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has renamed its Academic Classroom Building, one of its most high-profile buildings. and Shirley T. The Justice Henry E.

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Let’s Partner with Agriculture to Address Food Insecurity

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When she recently visited the Free Library of Philadelphia, I asked Stephanie how she wanted colleges to respond to that problem. Please engage your government affairs teams, staff, faculty, students, and alumni to speak up for college students in the farm bill reauthorization.

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Building Support for a Major

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Amherst’s AAPI major With faculty number concerns nearly settled, Dhingra and his colleagues proceeded with proposing an official AAPI studies bachelor’s degree program at the school, a proposal that incorporated input from students and alumni, as well. Immigration Studies. It was promptly and unanimously approved.

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