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UNC Journalism Dean Navigates Diversity Mission Amid DEI Restrictions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Those changes came shortly after the hire of Dean Raul Reis, who joined the Hussman School of Journalism and Media in July 2022 with a platform that honored the values of equity and diversity. Being able to work with this community to set a new standard in journalism and media education and practice is truly inspiring.

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Supreme Court's Hollow Ruling One Year Later: Asian American and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Students Left Behind in the Pursuit of a 'Race-Blind' Agenda’

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In the fall of 2018, I was a student organizer for affirmative action and one of eight alumni who took the federal witness stand in the lawsuit Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA), Inc. Students and alumni fought to voice the importance of race-conscious policies, campus diversity, and solidarity among communities of color.

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Here’s how social media can build community for online and professional education

University Business

Social media is one of the most dynamic channels in your arsenal as an education marketer. While each platform serves a different purpose, social media as a whole offers powerful opportunities to foster professional connections and build engaged learning communities. Be sure to mix up your content formats across platforms.

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The Secrets of Successful Student Supervisors in Higher Ed Social Media

Dr. Josie Ahlquist

Social media plays a pivotal role in higher education, shaping how institutions connect with students, alumni, faculty, and the broader community.

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Brietta Clark, Loyola Marymount Law School

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Clark has used her extensive experience to elevate the law schools curriculum, guide students and alumni on their career paths, and influence the public discourse through her scholarship, public service, and media commentary.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Legacy college admissions — the practice of selective institutions giving preference to children and relatives of alumni — is under intense scrutiny today. Jaye Fenderson is Director and Producer of “Raising Up,” and the upcoming 6-part docuseries The Class and Co-Founder of Three Frame Media. That’s a legacy worth leaving.

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How to do good on social media, according to 2 leaders

University Business

Social media has the potential to broaden your connection with off-campus community members, though moderation is recommended. ” But social media is more than a shared space to “hang out, mess around and geek out,” Geisel says. “It’s a place for me to learn, connect and grow,” Geisel says.

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