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Q&A: UNCF's Ed Smith-Lewis on the UNITE Convening and HBCU Transformation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It brings together presidents, provosts, faculty, funders, policymakers, and industry leaders to address big questions facing HBCUs. We focus on promising practices on internships, mentorships, industry partnerships, and how to think about a robust student experience. The third pillar is economic mobility. But then we had a snag.

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Unleashing Economic Opportunity: Honoring the Legacy of the March on Washington

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Bright By assisting with putting the following seven measures in place, colleges and universities can help to open pathways to entrepreneurship, accelerate workforce participation in emerging industries, and advance economic opportunity: 1. Like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,

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Investment in Math Education is Needed to Fuel the STEM Workforce

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The intersection of strong math skills and success in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) career fields presents an opportunity not only for individuals but also for the overall economic development of our communities. Dr. Marcus Bright Moreover, pursuing a STEM degree offers significant financial advantages.

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What is Curriculum Development? Understanding the Fundamentals

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What is Curriculum Development? Understanding the Fundamentals editor Tue, 06/13/2023 - 00:09 Curriculum development is critical in structuring educational programs and ensuring better learning outcomes. What is Curriculum Development?

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AUCC to Launch Institute to Support Minority Engineers with $1.5 Million Investment from A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Johnathan Gaines This Institute for Dual Degree Engineering Advancement (IDEA) will build upon and expand the AUCC’s existing Dual Degree Engineering Program (DDEP) which allows students from AUCC schools to attend their school for three years before transferring to an engineering institution for another two.

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Involving an industry partner in student projects, a win for all parties?

Teaching Matters Student Employment

In this post, Kit Daniel Searle, University Teacher in Operational Research (OR)↗️ at the School of Mathematics↗️ shares their experience embedding a low-risk consultancy project within their course curriculum highlighting the perks of student-industry collaboration.

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Boldly Future Forward

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Williams is working on research focused on developing an all-natural, anti-viral disinfectant that has shown promising results in controlling the spread of SARS-CoV-2. Williams is also involved in curriculum development and recently received a $600,000 grant focused on food allergies research in education. He says N.C.