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A Tribute to Dr. James A. Banks — The Father of Multicultural Education: In These Troubling Anti-EDI Times

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Banks’ An Introduction to Multicultural Education. I had an immediate epiphany: How timely Banks’ book is in these most troubling anti-EDI times (EDI - Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) I must not only continue to proactively teach my students the goals of multicultural education, but I must also remind larger audiences. Dr. Donna Y.

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HBCU Week Foundation Receives $300,000 Scholarship Fund from Barclays US Consumer Bank

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The HBCU Week Foundation has received a $300,000 scholarship fund from Barclays US Consumer Bank to support students attending five select HBCUs. Fifth Media The five schools are Delaware State University, Hampton University, Spelman College, Morehouse College, and Howard University. "We

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Texas A&M President Dr. M. Katherine Banks Resigns Amid Controversy

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Katherine Banks resigned from her post on Friday amid conflicts over the school’s shifting job offers to Dr. Kathleen McElroy, a journalism school director candidate who ultimately declined the position after political pushback about her diversity work, The New York Times reported. Texas A&M University President Dr. M.

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CSU Creates a National Model for Supporting Student Parents

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In addition to existing efforts, such as food pantries and diaper banks, CSU officials said that they aim to offer more extensive childcare options, financial aid guidance, and academic flexibility to meet the growing needs of parenting students. CSU is also working to expand early childcare services across its campuses.

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Lifting As They Climb

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Banks to serve as president. It was an incredible breakthrough,” says Banks, who is the Kerry and Linda Killinger Endowed Chair in Diversity Studies Emeritus. He also was the founding director of the Center for Multicultural Education at the University of Washington, which is now the Banks Center for Educational Justice.

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The Sooner, The Better: Building Financial Literacy Among Black Students (and Communities)

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Financial Literacy and Education Commission, the Evolve Trust & Bank states that principles are: (1) earn; (2) save and invest; (3) protect; (4) spend; and (5) borrow. Bank employees, investment brokers, etc.). Finding this data is like searching for a needle in a haystack. Borrowing from the U.S. 2. Early intervention.

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Paul Quinn College Gets $20M Gift

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The anonymous gift is expected to serve multiple investments at the 152-year-old college , such as expanding scholarship support for students and establishing an endowed Faculty Chair for the Banking & Finance Program. It will expand the Office of Development and support for the Every Quinnite is an Entrepreneur Program.