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Enhancing Degree Pathways by Integrating Industry-Recognized Credentials

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Expanding access to high-value industry-recognized credentials within the realm of higher education is a vital step toward addressing the trend of people exiting colleges and universities without a degree. A recent article in Diverse: Issues In Higher Education highlighted that “there are still 36.8

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Young working-class people being ‘blocked’ from creative industries, study finds

The Guardian Higher Education

Sutton Trust calls for improved access to creative education and industry dominated by upper middle-class Young people from working-class backgrounds are being “blocked” from entering the creative industries, which remain “elitist” and inaccessible, according to research.

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The Role of Higher Education in Supporting High School Students' Pathway to Industry Recognized Credentials

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It is crucial to pave clear pathways for students to obtain industry recognized credentials in today’s challenging economic landscape. One of the fundamental aspects of supporting students on their route to industry recognized credentials is starting these pathways early.

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Worthy of More: Systemic Failures Women of Color Face in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As a woman of color, a first-generation college graduate, and someone raised in a limited-income home, I was celebrated for bringing fresh perspectives and ideas. Colleagues praised my energy, students gravitated to my classes, and I was recruited for every diversity committee imaginable. At first, it felt affirmingproof that I belonged in academia.

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Industry and STEMM Leaders Convene for White House Summit

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

According to the roadmap document, the national plan is built on a foundation of accountability and partnership, a capstone of effective communications and representations about diversity in STEMM, and five key pillars: engagement, inspiration, discovery, innovation, and opportunity. Let's agree on what we're measuring. It shouldn't be that way.

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Google Continues its Investment in HBCUs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Michael Lomax “Today’s announcement is a testament to the outstanding partnership that UNCF and Google have maintained over many years to help diversify and increase opportunities for students of color in the tech industry,” said UNCF President and CEO Dr. Michael L. Thomas, President of Morehouse College.

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Illinois Governor Backs Four-Year Degrees at Community Colleges to Meet Workforce Demands

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Similar programs have already shown success in states like California, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Washington, and Florida, where Community College Baccalaureate programs have helped increase degree attainment in key industries.