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The University of Texas System (UT System) has approved the creation of the Regents’ Research Excellence Program across its four Emerging Research Universities, including UT Arlington, UT Dallas, UT El Paso, and The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA).

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JANUARY 17, 2025

Nicastro, West Chester University; Dr. Jeff Martoff, Temple University; Dr. Ronald Krauss, Transportation Security Laboratory Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: It sounds silly but say yes to the things you want to do and no to the things you do not want to do. The research project, IceCube Data Analysis in the U.S. Loves Ph.D.

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JANUARY 31, 2025

Kendi significant expansion of the historically Black university's research capabilities. The institute will focus on interdisciplinary research addressing global African diaspora issues, including studies on race, technology, climate change, and systemic disparities. Board of Education decision.

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MARCH 6, 2025

Louis, has been elected as the next president of the American Educational Research Association (AERA). His research examines the complex intersections of race, social class, and geography in educational opportunity, with a particular focus on the U.S. Four researchers were also elected as division vice presidents-elect: Drs.

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JANUARY 26, 2025

Dawn Johnson, Syracuse University; Dr. Candace Maddox Moore, University of Maryland, College Park Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: Be unapologetic about your work. I cite much of her work in my research in this area and assign multiple papers of hers in courses I teach here at USC.

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MARCH 24, 2025

Now, new research from a Cal State Fullerton student is shedding light on how Black Barbie dolls specifically influence young Black girls' perceptions of their own hair and beauty standards. The research team conducted interviews with girls ages 5-10, observing their play patterns and discussions about the dolls.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Before then, she held a faculty appointment as a research associate in the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology in the School of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University. Brown-Hughes joined the university from Hampton University School of Pharmacy, where she served as an associate professor.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Michigan State University (MSU) tenure-track faculty have launched a public unionization campaign to gain more influence in administrative decision-making, The State News reported. To be recognized as a collective bargaining group, the Union of Tenure Stream Faculty will need support from a simple majority of MSU’s tenure-track faculty.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The CSUEB Pathfinders Institute is dedicated to enhancing culturally relevant professional development through an intensive two-week program for faculty teaching critical first-year courses. CSUSM’s inclusive hiring practices have increased Latino representation among faculty, administrators and staff.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Leonard and Laura Kennedy, an admissions officer at MSU, were tasked with researching institutions with similar initiatives. “We The second goal of the program is to help build a community and culture at the institution that is attractive to prospective Native staff, faculty, and students. “As I thought it was brilliant.

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DECEMBER 5, 2022

Despite pledges from campus leaders to diversify all facets of their institutions, faculty have remained stubbornly white, according to a new report from the Education Trust, a non-profit that works to close opportunity and achievement gaps. “It That the student body is diversifying much faster than the faculty is. ”

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OCTOBER 9, 2024

Back in September, Western Michigan University—a public research institution located in the southwestern corner of the state—released its fall 2024 enrollment and retention numbers, much to the delight of the school’s provost, Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig. The school’s president, Dr. Edward B.

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JULY 9, 2024

Colclough hatched an idea — what if they could develop professional learning environments easily accessible for all faculty in North Carolina’s community colleges, and what if that development could move the needle on student success? Course-pass rates are two percentage points higher after faculty have attended a Hub course.

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JANUARY 15, 2025

University of California, Irvine (Civil and Environmental Engineering) Career mentors: Dr. Stephen Mattingly, UTA; Dr. Melanie Sattler, UTA Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: Stay resilient and persistent. Title: Associate Professor Tenured: Yes Age: 40 Education: B.S Aim for steady progress. I didnt have a car of course.

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DECEMBER 2, 2024

Her inspiration to take on the presidency of Cal State LA was fueled by its mission of fortifying the workforce of California, serving students who are first-generation, low-income and from underrepresented groups, having stellar faculty and committing to the student experience. You have to try something to get any outcome.”

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JANUARY 22, 2025

Michael Cunningham, Tulane University; Dr. Nghana Lewis, Tulane University; Dr. Colleen Capper, Professor Emerita, University of Wisconsin-Madison Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: Run your race and remember your why. Remember why you got into this. Dr. Kevin Lawrence Henry, Jr.,

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The presence and success of faculty of color in higher ed continues to come up short, as these faculty members continue to face countless obstacles as they attempt to progress in their careers, according to a new report from the American Psychological Association. Dr. Michelle Y. The report provides recommendations to address them.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

Elisabeth Lackner, director of institutional research at Queensborough Community College (QCC) in New York City, said the report reflects what QCC students experience. “We Also, asking faculty and staff what they need to help them feel informed about how to identify and address student issues. We’ll provide psychological information.

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APRIL 20, 2023

Federal support, funding opportunities, and advice were the topics of discussion at a Virginia Union University (VUU) webinar about STEM research at Historically Black colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Moore listed numerous NSF scholarships and programs beneficial to HBCU research in fields including STEM, data science, and computing.

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JANUARY 22, 2025

from North Carolina Central University - will conduct research on mental health and wellbeing among college students while pursuing their master's degrees in higher education and student affairs. Beyond their research work, scholars will engage in professional development and mentoring throughout the academic year. The Dr. Melvin C.

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MARCH 29, 2023

academic employment has dramatically shifted from mostly full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty to mostly contingent positions. That's according to a new report from the American Association of University Professors (AAUP)which provides data depicting the shift away from tenure to contingent faculty at most U.S.

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JANUARY 28, 2025

Bloom, Florida Atlantic University Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: Focus on the work that truly matters to you, approach it with care, and remain humbleeverything else will fall into Dr. Jesse Ford place. Asked what his research has led him to believe matters most in higher education, Ford offers this reply: People that care.

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APRIL 4, 2023

The fellows – 20 CUNY Graduate Center doctoral student fellows and 45 faculty fellows – will be affiliated with CUNY’s BRES Collaboration Hub and will do research and create curricula to improve Black, race, and ethnic studies at CUNY. Doctoral fellows will receive $4,000 stipends for dissertation research.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2025

A troubling new survey reveals that nearly one-third of American Jewish college students believe faculty members on their campuses have promoted antisemitism or created learning environments hostile to Jews, highlighting growing concerns about discrimination in higher education. adults between October and November 2024.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2025

His research took him across the globe, from copper mines in Zambia to machine shops in Chicago and Hungary, and industrial facilities in post-Soviet Russia. His innovative approach to sociological research and dedication to understanding working-class experiences earned him international recognition.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

A brand-new video series that highlights the diverse experiences of Black boys and men in the science, technology, engineering and mathematic (STEM) fields, has launched under the direction of a prominent researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Brian A. Dr. Brian A.

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JANUARY 14, 2025

This ability to expand her learning and her research came to a head when she was just months away from defending her dissertation. This ability to expand her learning and her research came to a head when she was just months away from defending her dissertation. Now, public health is fully integrated into her research agenda.

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DECEMBER 15, 2024

A growing number of faculty say that they find it difficult to have an open and honest conversation on campus about at least one hot button political topic and fear being disciplined for their teaching, research, academic discussions, or off-campus speech.

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OCTOBER 15, 2023

They pledged millions to initiatives such as hiring diverse faculty, appointing Chief Diversity Officers, revising curricula to address issues of race and power, and implementing new systems to report and address bias and discrimination. For Latinx students in our sample, 17% reported experiencing racism from white faculty in class.

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MARCH 29, 2023

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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FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Additionally, researchers have shown that Black boys and young men are abysmally absent in advanced academics but overrepresented in special education, and in disciplinary infractions such as suspension and expulsion, thus, contributing to their opportunity gaps. Black males will rise to high expectations held for them! Communicate.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Leonard and Laura Kennedy, an admissions officer at MSU, were tasked with researching institutions with similar initiatives. “We The second goal of the program is to help build a community and culture at the institution that is attractive to prospective Native staff, faculty, and students. “As I thought it was brilliant.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Morgan State University and the State of Maryland are establishing a new Center for Urban and Coastal Climate Science Research to address the issue of climate change. It represents one of the “Peaks of Excellence” recommended by a Blue-Ribbon Panel on STEM Research Expansion. and beyond through research, education, and public service.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Despite the fact that faculty are so crucial to students’ academic lives, they are often underutilized as levers of institutional change. Moreover, institutions are grappling with faculty burnout, dissatisfaction, and resignations at growing rates.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2025

This interdisciplinary group brings together faculty, researchers, staff, and students to develop innovative solutions for improving recruitment, engagement, and retention. Mark Barnes, associate professor of History and Geography, and Dr. Michael Sinclair, associate professor of Social Work.

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JANUARY 30, 2025

Title: Associate Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies & Faculty-in-Residence for Hispanic Serving Institute Initiatives in the Office of the Provost at San Jos State University Tenured: Yes Age: 40 Education: B.A., Gomez serves as the campuss Faculty-in-Residence for Hispanic Serving Institute Initiatives.

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JANUARY 30, 2025

Title: Associate Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies & Faculty-in-Residence for Hispanic Serving Institute Initiatives in the Office of the Provost at San Jos State University Tenured: Yes Age: 40 Education: B.A., Gomez serves as the campuss Faculty-in-Residence for Hispanic Serving Institute Initiatives.

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