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Laying the Foundation for Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Ivonne Diaz-Claisse “I told my story — what it took for me to achieve my dream — and at the end, the students wanted my autograph,” says Diaz-Claisse, president and CEO of Hispanics Inspiring Students’ Performance and Achievement (HISPA), a nonprofit organization based in New Jersey. About 200 students attended each event.

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Initiative Promotes Financial Literacy by Investing in HBCU Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Coleman says that the initiative began with a partnership with Braven, a national nonprofit organization that helps college students develop a path to economic mobility. Experts have also sounded the alarm about the need for financial education programs to address the racial wealth gap.

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U of Iowa business school students build storytelling skills

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Story Lab was created by the Tippie Leadership Collaborative, housed in the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship, a resource hub for organizations seeking management expertise. The semester-long program involves a workshop, peer coaching and a networking event featuring participants’ stories.