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Using Black Students to Criticize DEI is a Cynical and Disingenuous Tactic

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By now many people have read the recent article by the New York Times that critically examines the state of DEI at the University of Michigan. This article prompted other criticisms against the University of Michigan’s DEI initiatives in media outlets including the New York Post and USA Today and follows other attacks.

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Black Students to Criticize DEI is a Cynical and Disingenuous Tactic

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By now many people have read the recent article by the New York Times that critically examines the state of DEI at the University of Michigan. This article prompted other criticisms against the University of Michigan’s DEI initiatives in media outlets including the New York Post and USA Today and follows other attacks.

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Author of Retracted Superconductor Articles Leaves U of Rochester

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A researcher who claimed a blockbuster discovery of a superconductor that worked at room temperature but then saw the article retracted is no longer employed by the University of Rochester, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.

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Applying Principles From Neuroscience to Foster Learning—Four Strategies

The Scholarly Teacher

This article will introduce you to four evidence-based learning strategies to support your students as they seek to command technical information, such as new vocabulary, in a variety of learning environments. Consider each of the four strategies discussed in this article. How well have they worked?

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Cultivating Tomorrow’s HBCU Leaders: The H.E.L.F. Foundation Effect

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This is the first in a series of articles about the H.E.L.F. “Never in my wildest dreams did I or the founders even imagine that we would have something as incredible as we have today and it’s only getting better.” Foundation and its work to strengthen HBCUs over the past decade.

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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a recent article , Diverse outlined the various mental health challenges students face today and discussed how educators can offer more effective support.

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Renowned UC Berkeley Sociology Professor Killed in Oakland Hit-and-Run

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

His greatest legacy went far beyond the many books and articles he published or prestigious awards he received," said Ray. "It In recognition of his contributions to the field, UC Berkeley's sociology department received a $100,000 gift in 2023 to establish an endowment in his honor following his retirement.

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