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Industry and STEMM Leaders Convene for White House Summit

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In the pursuit of lifting up the next generation of STEM leaders, being role models and instilling confidence in young women is crucial, said speaker Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt, software R&D manager for the data science group at HP Inc. “My

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Yes, the Enrollment Management Industry Is Harming Higher Ed

Confessions of a Community College Dean

In an opinion essay they wrote for this publication recently, Robert Massa and Bill Conley gently took issue with my book Lifting the Veil on Enrollment Management: How a Powerful Industry Is Limiting Social Mobility in American Higher Education ( Burd writes.

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PGIM, UNCF Study: Private HBCU Endowments Need Support

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) face systemic challenges in accumulating substantial endowments, according to a new joint study by UNCF (United Negro College Fund) and PGIM, the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. HBCUs have smaller alternatives allocations than non-HBCUs.

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‘Pulling Back the Veil’ on Enrollment Management

Confessions of a Community College Dean

‘Pulling Back the Veil’ on Enrollment Management Liam Knox Tue, 05/14/2024 - 03:00 AM Stephen Burd’s new book blames much of higher ed’s current woes on the multi-million dollar industry. He spoke with IHE about how admissions became a numbers game and why poor students are worse off for it. Byline(s) Liam Knox

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Oden Assumes Historic Appointment at Thurgood Marshall College Fund

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Oden takes the new role with extensive experience in finance and a highly regarded reputation in the wealth management business, according to TMCF . Oden was tapped to lead HSBC Bank’s wealth management, global private banking, and retail companies in the United States.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Chick-fil-A, a tenured leader in the restaurant industry,” said MBC President Dr. Kevin James. “I My goal is for Morris Brown to become one of the top institutions in the country for Black and Brown people to learn how to own, operate, lead, and manage restaurants and hotels.”

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) has released its “ Campus Dining: 2030 and Beyond ” report, adding that it reveals the values of a new generation of students and non-student staff and management. identify opportunities and challenges expected to confront the industry in 2030 and beyond and 2.)

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