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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Colleagues praised my energy, students gravitated to my classes, and I was recruited for every diversity committee imaginable. 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. But over time, the shine dulled.

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How the Recruitment of High School Quarterbacks in College Football Foreshadows the Future of Tech Career Prospects

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The exclusion of Florida State University’s football team from the College Football Playoff serves as a stark reminder of the challenges facing high school recruits, particularly quarterbacks, hoping to join top-tier college football programs. It applies to various fields, including sports, arts, and entrepreneurship.

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UNC Journalism Dean Navigates Diversity Mission Amid DEI Restrictions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Recruitment and retention are essential goals throughout the University for students, faculty and staff. Carolinas reputation for highly talented students, thought leadership by faculty members, dedicated professional staff and a deeply engaged and supportive alumni network is widely known and respected among its peers.

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Florida A&M Receives Historic $237.75 Million Gift

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It will greatly enhance our ability to provide scholarships for students and also give us a boost in recruiting top students, and recruiting and retaining top faculty.” He overcame early adversity to become a prominent figure in the industrial hemp business and a pioneer in producing and selling high-quality hemp seeds.

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How to align higher ed with industry to foster social mobility

University Business

In today’s fast-evolving world, universities have the opportunity to align their programs with industry trends, equipping students with the skills needed for the workforce and creating social mobility. Such programs show the value of collaboration between education and industry to address talent shortages.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We are very intentional in how we recruit, retai Dr. Jose Fierro n and support completion to our diverse student body,” says Dr. Jose Fierro, president. “We Six years ago, the university transitioned from a quarter to a semester system, significantly streamlining the path to degree completion.

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Campus Unrest Not Affecting Fall Recruiting, Hiring

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Our research found that the potential for student protests and unrest will not alter college recruiting as the demonstrations mostly involve only certain organizations, industries, or institutions,” said NACE President and CEO Shawn VanDerziel, noting that nearly 80% of employers indicated they have no intention of adjusting fall recruiting plans.