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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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Black Men’s Mental Health Addressed During Black Men’s Research Institute Symposium

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The Black Men’s Research Institute (BMRI) at Morehouse College hosted its first Spring Symposium addressing health issues for African American men. Taken place at the Atlanta University Center’s Woodruff’s Library, the “Changing the Paradigm” symposium began its two-day conference with a discussion on mental health. Dr. Walter M.

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A Blueprint for College Students’ Sense of Belonging

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Indeed, belonging is proudly displayed on a larger-than-life sign at Kent States library. This is the topic we took to task in Fostering Healthier Campuses: Applying Sense of Belonging Theory to Student Affairs Research and Practice at the recent annual meeting of NASPAStudent Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. Dr. Terrell L.

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Grinnell to Dedicate New Residence Hall to Oldest Living Graduate and First Black Alumna

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The planned events will include a reception, parade, and a mural installation, all reflecting on the life and experiences of Black students and alumni of Grinnell. The planned events will include a reception, parade, and a mural installation, all reflecting on the life and experiences of Black students and alumni of Grinnell.

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Creating Safe Spaces for Black Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Mims says the work is particularly crucial for Black girls, who are at the heart of her research agenda. Much of the language that Mims uses in her research is about liberation for Black students. One of her fondest memories is of getting books from the library with her family and then discussing them in the living room. “I

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Fall Events at the MIT Libraries

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The event is free and open to all. Tuesday, October 29 5—6:30pm The Nexus Hayden Library (14S-130) Learn more and register for A Conversation with Davarian L. Baldwin Other Events this Fall Writing Together Retreats Wednesday, October 16, 11am—1pm or 1:30—3pm. The Nexus, Hayden Library (14S-130). Hayden Library (14S-100).

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"Change Schools, We Can Change the World"

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Seeing how others responded to the event shifted her thinking. “I She is now research director of the Black EpiSTEMologies Research Project and an assistant professor of teaching. ‘I He consistently said, ‘research is me-search,’ and if you look at my work, it literally is me trying to understand me,” says Vassar.

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