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Boston College Names Father Jack Butler as 26th President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He has also demonstrated fundraising prowess, helping to secure nearly $40 million for academic and student life initiatives since 2019. "I The institution boasts an endowment of $4 billion and an alumni network exceeding 200,000 worldwide. Butler's path to the presidency reflects a lifetime of service and education.

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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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Report: Students Interested in HBCUs Have Unique Wants and Concerns

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I think it’s comforting for students to know that there is an environment that is tailored to them from its origins.” Social media is a phenomenal opportunity for institutions like Morehouse to really show student life,” he said. The most important thing is authentic messaging from near-peers,” she said.

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Report: Students Interested in HBCUs Have Unique Wants

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I think it’s comforting for students to know that there is an environment that is tailored to them from its origins.” Social media is a phenomenal opportunity for institutions like Morehouse to really show student life,” he said. The most important thing is authentic messaging from near-peers,” she said.

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Eye to the Future

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There is institutional focus on achieving Research One status. Innovative programming continues to grow, and the student body is more diverse than ever. If a student is not meeting certain milestones, someone from Mfume’s office will reach out to the student and help arrange tutoring or other services.

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What To Expect At A College Reception

Great College Advice

Sometimes colleges will bring current students to the reception to talk about campus life and personal experiences. Alumni will often speak of life after graduation and the job searching process. Research the information you want to know about majors, student life and the admissions process.

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How Gross Inequalities in Institutional Wealth Distort the Higher Education Ecosystem and Shortchange the Vast Majority of Middle- and Lower-Income Undergraduates

Confessions of a Community College Dean

What inspires these grim thoughts is Kimball and Iler’s richly researched, provocative and pivotally important history of college endowments, campus fundraising campaigns, university finances, institutional spending and student debt. There are other important points that grow out of Kimball and Iler’s research.