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Following program cuts, new West Virginia University student union says fight is not over

University Business

Led by many first-generation college students and those receiving financial aid in the state with the fewest college graduates, members say they want to usher in a new era of student involvement in university political life. The movement is part of a wave of student organizing at U.S. Read more from ABC News.

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Bringing Greater Impact

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Students organized Black student unions demanding more African American studies courses, Black faculty and staff,” says Canton. He says he greatly appreciates the resources and the exposure for faculty and student research, but he is still adjusting to not having as much personal contact with students. “I

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Our LGBTQ students’ lives and well-being are at risk—here are 5 things campus leaders can do to help

EAB

Since hearing about the Colorado Springs shooting, I’ve been reflecting on my own lived experience as I consider what higher education leaders might do differently to support LGBTQ students while combating the vitriol and widening endorsement of exclusion. -->. The statistics are a harrowing call to action.

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Therapy mini horses boost student morale

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Using animals as stress relief is a common practice both inside higher education and out. At Northwestern University, students can often be competitive or high achievers, creating a tense campus culture or one that does not stop to take breaks, says Tracey Gibson-Jackson, director of student organizations and activities.

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Building Community through Faculty, Staff, and Student Mixers

The Student Affairs Blog

Campus partners such as the Office of Inclusive Excellence and the Black Educators Association, along with community partners like local restaurants and vendors, have played significant roles in enhancing the mixers.

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National Hazing Prevention Week 2021

Missouri State

National Hazing Prevention Week (NHPW) is designed to bring awareness to issues of hazing and empower campus communities to take action by educating students about what hazing is and the work we can all do to prevent hazing from happening. in Plaster Student Union. Anti-Hazing Tabling! September 21 st , 12:00 p.m. –

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Attending the MLK Civil Rights Lecture at Hope

Hope College Network

Students and faculty representing the Office of Multicultural Education as well as Black Student Union, Hope’s Asian Perspective Association, Latino Student Organization and the Theta Gamma Pi Sorority alongside speaker David Paul.