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The #RealCollege Curriculum Masterclass Prepares Faculty and Staff to Holistically Support Student Needs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Believe in Students , a national nonprofit organization founded by Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab, is providing faculty, staff and managers with actionable strategies to address college students’ basic needs. “How the new majority of students attends and experiences higher education is poorly understood by the American public and constantly given short shrift (..)

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An Activist-Scholar

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

media studies and Asian studies, Pomona College; M.A., Find ways to take pleasure in your work now, because this is such a rewarding job.” For as long as she can remember, Dr. Lori Kido Lopez has been passionate about media and Asian American social justice. mass communication, Indiana University; and Ph.D.,

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Women's Educational Equity Takes On Technology

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“While American women have advanced in the last 175 years, we haven’t come close to achieving equity,” said Laura Rebell-Gross, senior managing director of Girls’ Education with the Student Leadership Network, a nonprofit organization working for educational equity.

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Scholar-Practitioner Helps to Promote Inclusivity at Alma Mater

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In April, videos circulated on social media showing CMU students using racial slurs. “I Terrell (MCT) Educational Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting excellence in student affairs. I made sure I was available. I made sure I was there to problem solve.”

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Should African Americans Trust the College Board with African American Studies?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This led to its widespread acceptance today despite criticism from researchers and media reports regarding biasness due its roots in pseudo science like eugenics championed by bigots such as Brigham. The College Board, a nonprofit organization that administers the SAT, has been accused of racism since its inception.

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Mock Interview Nights with Alumni – Exclusive opportunity for first-years and sophomores!

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Join us for virtual mock interview sessions featuring MIT alumni who represent a variety of professional experiences and backgrounds, spanning industries such as nuclear engineering, systems design, semiconductor technology, healthcare, startup consulting, and digital media.

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Profiling Some of the Institutions With the Most Minority Business Graduates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While there are many undergraduates and graduate students aiming for careers in banking or finance, there are also entrepreneurs, innovators, people interested in hospital administration, and others seeking positions at nonprofit organizations. Recruitment is done through professional organizations and media.