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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a groundbreaking achievement that marks a significant milestone for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Howard University has become the first HBCU to receive the prestigious Research One (R1) Carnegie Classification, placing it among the nation's most elite research institutions.

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Charitable Giving to U.S. Higher Education Institutions Rises 3% Despite Economic Challenges

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Alumni giving saw the most significant increase among donor categories, rising 7.5 Research continues to be a priority for donors, with 43.6 Thirty years ago, alumni provided 27.6 percent of foundation support now coming from personal and family foundations, many established by alumni. percent from the previous year.

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Legacy Admissions Hit Historic Low as More States Ban Practice at U.S. Colleges

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Legacy preferences in college admissions have plummeted to their lowest recorded level, with just 24% of four-year colleges still considering family alumni status in admissions decisions, according to a comprehensive new report from Education Reform Now. In 24 states, no public colleges provide legacy preferences at all.

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UNC Journalism Dean Navigates Diversity Mission Amid DEI Restrictions

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Known for a dedication to fostering inclusion, Reis has a history of championing initiatives that promote representation and innovation in media education and is an accomplished scholar with research interests in environmental journalism, international communication, and the role of media in society.

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UCLA Alumni Couple Pledges $10 Million to Ethnic Studies Centers

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Two UCLA alumni have pledged $10 million over a five-year period to their alma mater. The money will go toward creating endowed chairs and supporting research opportunities at the school’s Institute of American Cultures (IAC) and its four ethnic studies research centers. There will also be a fund to support research, Yoo said.

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New Video Series Showcases Research on Black Males Navigating and Succeeding in STEM

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A brand-new video series that highlights the diverse experiences of Black boys and men in the science, technology, engineering and mathematic (STEM) fields, has launched under the direction of a prominent researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Brian A.

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Don’t Just Witness History; Seize the Opportunity to Shape It

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Lomax UNCF’s new research report, Transforming Futures: The Economic Engines of HBCUs , offers empirical evidence of the profound impact HBCUs have on the success of students, communities and the nation as a whole. And as our research has found, every dollar spent, and every job created comes with a multiplier that extends its impact.

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