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Teachers Rally Against Musk's Education Control

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A Department of Education spokesperson pointed to a DOGE social media post defending the contract terminations as cost-saving measures. Organizers say they will move the event online if heavy snow forces a change of plans. Wednesday's protest is scheduled for 11 a.m.

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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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Bridging the Gap: Why Intergenerational Learning is Crucial Now More Than Ever

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Through the elders firsthand accounts of history, culture or societal events, students gain insights unavailable from textbooks and PowerPoints. Social media, virtual interactions, and fragmented communication are abundant today and have negative consequences for our youth.

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Taking Physics to the People - Dr. Christina Love

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Through the research, she was able to demonstrate the utility of citizen science for classifying neutrino events in the IceCube detector. Since arriving at Drexel, Love has also designed eight new courses including introduction to experimental physics for physics majors and computational labs for media art majors.

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Building an Academic Space for Black Women Scholars

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Prilly Bicknell-Hersco BWSA initially had around 20 members and leveraged social media for visibility. You should make it your mission to participate, to be an attendee, to be in attendance and, where applicable, become a member," she urged, highlighting the event's significance for anyone concerned about the future.

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The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Recent events have highlighted the particular vulnerabilities faced by women in these positions. I think things through, I get information, I prepare myself for all outcomes. Pushing for gender parity However, the challenge of achieving gender parity in higher education leadership extends beyond initial appointments.

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Take the UB survey: What kind of event are you excited about?

University Business

University Business wants to invite you to a national event, and the latest UB survey asks for your help hammering out the details. What do you feel is currently missing in the higher education events and media space? How can University Business help address this gap or meet that need through our events or content?

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