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Dr. Jerome Morris Elected Next AERA President, Continuing Legacy of Black Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The shift represents a dramatic change for an organization that Dr. James Banks, the first Black man to lead AERA (1997-1998), described as "pretty lily white" during his tenure. "I I worked hard to transform the organization," Banks told Diverse in an interview last year.

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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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Legends Henry and Shirley Frye Honored with Renaming of A&T Building

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

25, 1956 — have donated their personal archives (professional documents and artifacts) to the F.D. Frye Archival Collection represents more than five decades of materials documenting the couple’s legacy in civil rights, social justice, and civic engagement. The Fryes — who met as undergraduates at A&T and married Aug.

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The Evolving Landscape of Student Lending: Fintech Disruption and Bank Adaptation (Glen McGhee)

Higher Education Inquirer

This market is undergoing profound transformation as financial technology companies challenge traditional banking institutions, offering innovative lending models and digital-first experiences. The bank distinguishes itself through its multiyear approval process, reducing the need for repeated hard credit inquiries for continuing students 2.

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Game Changers and Change Makers: Black Publishers’ Defiant Mark on History

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Since the second decade of the nineteenth century, black-owned book publishing has existed in the United States, the books released by these publishing enterprises have vindicated blacks, documented black culture and history, and addressed the special concerns of black people in ways which white book publishers have not.

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How to Apply to U.S. Universities from Argentina in Eight Simple Steps

Great College Advice

Pay close attention to deadlines and required documents. Financial Documentation In order to get a visa, you’ll need to prove that you have the financial means to support yourself and pay for tuition and other living expenses. This document allows its holder to enter the U.S. How to Obtain a Student Visa for the U.S.

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Report Tracks the NCAA’s Progress Toward Gender Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

From March 21, 2023, to July 31, the Lewis Rice attorneys reviewed documents and conducted interviews with 41 NCAA staff members and 29 NCAA committee members. Division I men’s and women’s basketball were not included. Their “Gender Equity Assessment” was released last week.

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