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Renowned UC Berkeley Sociology Professor Killed in Oakland Hit-and-Run

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He was rushed to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead. 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. The driver fled the scene, leaving Burawoy critically injured.

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What Dr. Ibram Kendi’s Appointment to Howard Means for HBCUs—and Black Scholarship

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A renowned injury prevention expert and pediatric emergency physician, she will serve as Chief Medical Officer for Safe Kids Worldwide and Associate Division Chief of Academic Affairs and Research at Children's National Hospital. Watching her accomplish her goals, watching her joy," declared Kendi, "is one of the ultimate joys of my life."

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Community College of Vermont and Hospital Pay Students to Take Classes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The hospital received two tranches of money: one to expand their childcare center and one to increase the center’s staffing. It’s a simple, intuitive idea that Trimarchi believes could be replicated in many different regions and industries. CCV and SVMC anticipate funding 8-10 applicants. This isn’t rocket science.”

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Morris Brown College Receives $500,000 from Chick-fil-A, Inc. to Support Student Leaders

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David Goldman/Associated Press The money – the company’s second gift to the school – will help fund a leadership development initiative to prepare select scholars for careers in hospitality and organizational leadership. “We

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Serving Success: Top 5 Cities for Hospitality Management 

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Hospitality management requires clear communication to ensure customer needs are always met and employees can effectively collaborate with one another. If you hope to find success in the industry, you need experience communicating with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, as both the employees and clientele are bound to be diverse.

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Collegiate Food Services Organization Publishes ‘Campus Dining: 2030 and Beyond’ Report

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It emphasizes the growing importance of flexibility, storytelling, and technology as the industry evolves. NACUFS detailed its engagement with academic researchers at Florida International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management to undertake a 360-degree review of collegiate foodservice to 1.)

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Foundation Awards $116M Grant to LaGuardia Community College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Education and training programs at the Cohen Career Collective are expected to lead to associate degrees, industry certifications, and other credentials valued by New York City employers in high-demand sectors, including Healthcare, Construction, Technology, Culinary & Hospitality, Green Jobs, and Film and Television.