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From Crisis to Solutions: Global Conference Charts New Course for Urban Education

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That local community outreach in the host country of the conference, Lewis added, is critically important. “We We want to leave a lasting impact,” he said. The issues in the U.S. are very similar to other places around the world.

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Dr. Toby S. Jenkins, University of South Carolina

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Jenkins other community outreach initiatives won awards from the President of the United States and the Governor of Maryland. At the University of Maryland, College Park she created sustainable inclusive excellence initiatives that have served students on that campus for over 20 years.

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Madison Scott

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McPhee-McCuin said, “she has demonstrated her passion towards impacting children through the establishment of her own foundation, ‘I Am Madi Scott,’ that emphasizes creating community outreach initiatives for youth in her native Virgin Islands.”

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Little Rock Nine Member Thelma Mothershed Wair, Dies at the Age of 83

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Thelma Watershed Wair Wair chose a career in education and was committed to community outreach, working as a home economics teacher and guidance counselor for East St. The university later inducted her into their Alumni Hall of Fame and awarded her an honorary doctorate in 2016. Louis School District #189, until her retirement in 1994.

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Saint Louis University Launches Institute for Translational Neuroscience

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Saint Louis University (SLU) has launched its Institute for Translational Neuroscience (ITN), which will connect experts in biochemistry, chemistry, pharmacology, social justice, and community outreach to study the brain and central nervous system.

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Tuskegee and Auburn Universities Work to Address Racial and Health Disparities in Alabama

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Tuskegee and Auburn Universities have agreed to collaborate on partnership expansion between the schools and community outreach. Auburn President Dr. Christopher B. Roberts and Tuskegee President Dr. Charlotte P.

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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

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Albert, another Xavier alum, first got to know Williams when he would bring potential graduate students from Xavier to Louisiana State University, where she previously served as vice president for Equity, Diversity, and Community Outreach.