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Finding a Place at an HBCU

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It’s where predominantly white institutions (PWIs) – due to their negligence, conscious or otherwise – center “whiteness” in the campus activities they offer, the music they play, the food they serve, and the artists they hire, Hollingsworth says. Years later, she says she understands that what she was doing has a name.

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Outrage Continues Over University of Florida's Removal of DEI Roles

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

And the money that UF used to report as going to its DEI practices – approximately $5 million – will now go to a faculty recruitment fund instead. How this change affects student enrollment and faculty recruitment remains yet to be seen for at least a couple years from now. Given Florida Gov.

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Lieberman Expected to Lead La Verne to Next Stage

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The number one private institution that is recruiting, retaining and graduating students who are going back to their communities … and improving their neighborhoods,” she said. She has gotten the campus active in interfaith activities. The Ludwick Center is a space with room for multiple religions.

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Florida seeks to silence speech on social activism across state schools, per regulation

University Business

Subsection 3 of the regulation also bars state schools and their direct-support organizations from using public dollars on campus activities that “promote or engage in political or social activism.” Ron DeSantis signed in May that prohibited state and federal being used toward DEI in the Florida College System.

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Getting Ready for Graduation

Campus Sonar

Graduation: Where Audiences Converge There are few moments in the academic calendar where just about every audience has its eyes on your campus—but graduation is one of them!

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Increase College Enrollment With These 10 Creative and Effective Strategies

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

Let’s take a closer look at where your recruitment strategies may have some blind spots. Utilize Data-Driven Recruitment Tools Institutions need to leverage data analytics to better understand and target potential students. But not all institutions are experiencing enrollment declines. What Is a Prospective Student?

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Hope You Go Greek!

Hope College Network

I have found that in joining a sorority I opened up connections to nearly every pocket on campus and was able to meet people outside of my dorm, class, major, and even interests. Nearly every campus activity that you join you can count on a Greek member being there.