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CSUF Student Researcher Explores Black Barbie's Effect on Children's Self-Image

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Saafir, who has studied children's toys and their cultural impact for over a decade, noted that the findings have significant implications for both toy manufacturers and parents. I want to ensure Black communities have access to equitable health education, resources and positive representation."

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New Paper Examines Funding of Attacks on Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Irene Mulvey “ Manufacturing Backlash: Right-Wing Think Tanks and Legislative Attacks on Higher Education ” describes well-funded, widespread political attacks on higher education, comprising legislative pursuits that undermine academic freedom and university autonomy.

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Celebrating National Manufacturing Day: Creating Our Future

Ed.gov Blog

By: Catherine Mcconnell, Policy Advisor Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education, US Department of Education The U.S. Department of Education is excited to join manufacturers, workers, educators, students, and families across our nation in celebrating National Manufacturing Day.

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College Hiring Dips, But Most Employers Will Maintain or Increase Hiring

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The research shows industries with large decreases in hiring this year include chemical (pharmaceutical) manufacturers, which planned a hiring increase of slightly more than 30% last year but expect to decrease hiring by almost 13% for the Class of 2024. this year compared to -4.6% last year), utilities (0.3% compared to -16.6%).

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Cal State Fullerton Gets $1.4M for Career Pathways Projects

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The difficulty of making a successful transition from school to the workforce remains one of the most persistent problems in higher education. Fernando Rodriguez-Valls, an associate professor of secondary education at Cal State Fullerton and the director of the project. Rodriguez-Valls has high hopes.

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AAUP: How wealth is being weaponized to manufacture backlash

University Business

Anyone perusing national, state and local news publications would be remiss if they didn’t know higher education is under intense scrutiny across the political and cultural spectrum. Higher education became a focal point for conservatives, who made critical race theory a cultural flashpoint following the pandemic.

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Dr. Harriet B. Nembhard Named President of Harvey Mudd College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Her work has led to several technological advances, such as simulation tools for assessing emergency department patient flow, improved manufacturing processes for medical devices, and a sensor-based system to conduct early screening of Parkinson’s disease. Nembhard holds a Ph.D. and an M.S.