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How Colleges Across the Nation are Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Pritchett said that the schools annual MLK celebration is rooted in a tradition dating back to 1970, and added that the MLK Leadership Program at Seton Hall integrates current events with a focus on servant leadership, Africana Studies, and fostering a historical understanding of Kings enduring legacy.

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Forging a Bond: Black and Jewish Communities

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and making its final stop at Dillard University in New Orleans, are part of an ongoing event series aimed at rebuilding the once-strong partnership between Black and Jewish communities. By fostering mutual understanding and empathy, these events are proving to be a powerful tool to bridge divides and promote unity.

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Georgetown University Honors Xavier University of Louisiana's Centennial and Black Catholic Studies Legacy

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Last Thursdays event, titled Reflecting on the Significance of the Institute for Black Catholic Studies and the Journey Toward Reconciliation, included a discussion among leaders from Xaviers IBCS, the Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation, and Georgetown University. a leading scholar and former head of IBCS.

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Olin College President Steps Down Amid Financial Strain, Latest in String of Higher Ed Leadership Exits

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The timing of Barabino's departure coincides with significant turnover in higher education leadership nationwide, as many college presidents have resigned in 2024 amid various challenges, including financial pressures and responses to global events.

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UNCF Announces UNITE 2025 Summit, Offers Complimentary Registration to All HBCUs and PBIs

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The five-day event at the Signia by Hilton Hotel will feature over 100 sessions focusing on institutional excellence, student success, research, economic mobility, and systems change. Lomax college and university (HBCU) and Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) nationwide.

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University of Florida Hillel Combats Antisemitism with ‘Spread Cream Cheese, Not Hate’ Event

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Student leaders at the University of Florida (UF) are preparing for the Fifth Annual Spread Cream Cheese, Not Hate ® Bagel Day Program in an effort to combat record levels of antisemitism on college campuses.

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Don’t Just Witness History; Seize the Opportunity to Shape It

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Yet each of us has the power to shape events in real time. As I think about the coming months, I’m reminded that history is not a series of isolated events. Ensuring these institutions continue to receive much-needed funding is critical. But the outcome isn’t guaranteed. This election offers an important opportunity to do just that.

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