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A Scholarship of the Underserved to Inspire Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The research is rich and ever-manifesting on college campuses for McMickens, an associate professor of higher education and the director of the M.S.Ed. The research question is a primary mode of inquiry for him. “My This arm of my research agenda is aimed at understanding how campus cultures, campus climates, and campus actors (e.g.,

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HBCU Advancement Teams: Don't Underestimate the Power of the Individual Donor

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For over 20 years, I have been an avid reader of the Giving USA Report on Philanthropic Giving, an annual report on fundraising in America produced by the Indiana University Lily Family School of Philanthropy. Each June, I eagerly await its release and subsequently use it to direct my fundraising strategy for the ensuing year.

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Fostering Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Established 53 years ago and built on principles of social justice, AAP’s mission is to create and administer innovative academic programs for students historically underrepresented in higher education. They’re going to be researching issues that impact the students’ respective communities,” Alexander says.

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President’s corner: Trust is the bedrock of progress at High Point University

University Business

According to College Viability, a college comparison service, enrollment and school endowment have increased by 33% and 37% , respectively, in the last decade, the latter anchored by an informal fundraising campaign that’s won the school $600 million since Qubein has taken office. ” Qubein is a steward of practicality.

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Planning to Meet Your School’s Student and Operational Needs

Higher Ed Connects: Student Success Blogs

With its new plan, Hampshire has committed to keeping what’s most distinctive about its education, including its student-designed programs, model of faculty co-learning with students, rigorous capstone projects, and its values for social justice, diversity, and community engagement.”.

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Philander Smith College Receives $2 Million from Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church in Support of Health School

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The grant will support phase one fundraising for the school. The money will fund renovation and expansion of existing laboratory, research, and clinical spaces in The Harry R. Kendall Science and Health Mission Center, where the Elders School is housed. Renovation is set to begin in early spring 2023.

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President moves: 2 longtime leaders retire and 5 new hires

University Business

The first-generation college graduate has spearheaded record-highs in graduation rates, research funding and philanthropic support. Ragland joined in 2002 as an administrative assistant for The Foundation, a nonprofit associated with Rend Lake College responsible for fundraising and endowment management. Retiring Forrest E.