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Paul Quinn College to Create an Innovative Housing Model and a Mixed-Use Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This is so much more than a traditional real estate project or campus housing development—it’s a statement about what higher education can be for all of us – those who attend our schools and those who do not,” said Dr. Michael J. PQC is the only minority-serving, federally recognized Work College in the nation.

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2025 trends: What higher ed can learn from retail

University Business

This emotional connection has buffered schools from some of the competitive pressures retailers face. Forward-thinking colleges and universities are adopting retail-inspired strategiesprioritizing convenience, personalization and data-driven decisions to enhance student experiences.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The study also examined marketing materials, packaging, and positioning of the dolls in retail environments. The research has already gained attention from educators and child development specialists interested in understanding how everyday objects influence children's perceptions of race and beauty.

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Target to Launch Internship Program for HBCU Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Maya Moss The Target Scholars Sophomore Internship Program will give second-year students industry experience in a number of the retailer's departments, such as retail, supply chain facilities, technology, merchandising, and product development. “We

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Here’s how social media can build community for online and professional education

University Business

Social media is one of the most dynamic channels in your arsenal as an education marketer. For online and professional education providers, platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube create spaces for past, current, and prospective learners to connect, share insights, and contribute to meaningful discussions in their fields.

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Oden Assumes Historic Appointment at Thurgood Marshall College Fund

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Joyce Payne as a bastion of support for Black students seeking higher education. Oden was tapped to lead HSBC Bank’s wealth management, global private banking, and retail companies in the United States. Racquel Oden Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Inc.

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The College of Saint Rose to Close Permanently at the End of School Year

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The closure leaves 500-600 employees without jobs, forces students to continue their education elsewhere, and tens of properties vacant. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the school had 118 full-time faculty and 107 part-time faculty in Fall 2022. As for the students, their fates remain unknown.

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