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Howard University Taps Antiracist Scholar Ibram X. Kendi to Head New Advanced Studies Institute

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The fellowship program will also be available to Howard's faculty members. His work has significantly shaped contemporary discussions about racism, with his book How to Be an Antiracist achieving international bestseller status. Kendi's publication record includes sixteen books, with ten reaching The New York Times bestseller list.

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New Book Centers the Voices of Black Women Department Chairs

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Dear Department Chair: Letters from Black Women Leaders to the Next Generation is a compelling book about leadership, service, and the importance of mentorship/sponsorship within the academy. The book is edited by Drs. Simply put, this book is for everyone. Stephanie Y. Evans, Stephanie Shonekan, and Stephanie G.

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Dr. Sylvester James Gates, Jr.: Pioneering Theoretical Physicist Bridges Mathematical Worlds

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

From All-Black School to National Medal of Science: A Journey of Mathematical Discovery The hundreds of books that line the shelves behind Gates desk only support that claim. Gates co-authored one of the books: Superspace, or One Thousand and one Lessons in Supersymmetry. The topics range from calculus to cosmology.

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Book Review: The Future of Black Leadership in Higher Education: Firsthand Experiences and Global Impact

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The Future of Black Leadership in Higher Education: Firsthand Experiences and Global Impact is an excellent book that answers the question, what does it take to succeed as a Black professional in higher education leadership? The main strength of The Future of Black Leadership in Higher Education lies in its format as an edited book.

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AAC&U Awards Frederic W. Ness Book Award

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Ness Book Award from The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). The annual award is given to a book that best illuminates the goals and practices of a contemporary liberal education. Published by Harvard University Press, the book discusses practices of U.S. Fugitive Pedagogy: Carter G. Dr. Jarvis R.

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'Need for Love More Profound, Harder than It's Ever Been'

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To create impact, Lowery-Hart said the use of data and data summits can build an environment where data “creates curiosity and problem solving” within the faculty and leadership." Lastly, Lowery-Hart reminded attendees that communication is vital to the success of these measures—and that does not mean sending out yet another email.

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Beyond Implicit and Explicit Bias: A Transformative Guide for Educational Equity

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In her timely and important book Beyond Implicit and Explicit Bias: Strategies for Healing the Root Causes of Inequity in Education , Dr. ClauDean ChiNaka Kizart offers a comprehensive roadmap for educators committed to creating more equitable learning environments. The books greatest strength lies in its practicality.

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