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NCAA Adds Women's Wrestling as Championship Sport, First Tournament Set for 2026

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It will fulfill so many little girls' dreams, including mine." In a historic move for collegiate athletics, the NCAA has officially recognized women's wrestling as its 91st championship sport, marking a significant milestone for female athletes across the country.

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A Poetic Path to Social Change - Thomas Kneeland

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In that moment, she had become the bolt of fire she once spoke of in her poem Fascination from the collection, Cotton Candy on a Rainy Day and in that moment, my body poured out words in a way that isnt mine. The dramatic change in career focus came about when a classmate ended their life during Kneelands first year of college.

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A Poetic Path to Social Change - Thomas Kneeland

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In that moment, she had become the bolt of fire she once spoke of in her poem Fascination from the collection, Cotton Candy on a Rainy Day and in that moment, my body poured out words in a way that isnt mine. The dramatic change in career focus came about when a classmate ended their life during Kneelands first year of college.

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Report: Florida's Attacks on DEI Risk Harming Higher Ed and Democracy

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

During the dozens of interviews conducted by the special committee with faculty members across Florida, two sentiments came up frequently: the reality in Florida is ‘Orwellian,’ and Florida is the ‘canary in a coal mine,’” the report noted. Ron DeSantis' attacks on higher ed.

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Howard University’s Undergraduate Library to be Renamed in Honor of President Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This honor is not solely mine; it is a reflection of the unwavering commitment and tireless efforts of the faculty, staff, students, alumni, and supporters who have made our University a place of distinction. I am deeply humbled and honored to receive this incredible recognition.

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Unapologetic Leadership for Black Learner Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The precipitous, unrelenting decline in Black community college enrollment since 2011 is the canary in the mine for American higher education. Enrollment for Black learners in community colleges is not down because of COVID or because the Black population is shrinking (in fact, it has increased by 2.5

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Industry and STEMM Leaders Convene for White House Summit

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

My experience pursuing a career in STEM has made me only more dedicated to ensure that there is a better path available for my children and children like mine,” Lagares-Greenblatt said. Let's agree on what we're measuring. Let's sign up to greater data transparency. When you track and measure things, that is when progress happens."

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