Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Dr. Michael Lomax, president and CEO of United Negro College Fund (UNCF), presents award to Maryland Governor Wes Moore. United Negro College Fund (UNCF) recognized Maryland Governor Wes Moore for his support of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and for being a champion for educational equity.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The NYT article, while referencing Proposal 2 relative to faculty hiring, did not discuss the institutional challenges it presented to increasing Black enrollment. The NYT article failed in its journalistic integrity by not presenting a more balanced view ( what has gone right with DEI at the University of Michigan ).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 22, 2025

Dawn Person highlighted the unique opportunity this cohort presents, noting that conducting research across an HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution), HBCU (Historically Black College/University), and PWI (Predominantly White Institution) "should yield interesting results." The scholars will present their preliminary findings in spring 2025.

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Teaching Matters Online Learning

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Emily OReilly, Deputy Director of the Online MSc in International Animal Health at The University of Edinburgh, explores the effective use of student presentations to assess online postgraduate students. Presenting skills are transferrable and highly valued across professional settings.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

I was scheduled to present a proposal to my tribal council - I was seeking permission to bring a group of students from the University I worked at to the Rez for an annual cultural festival. Dr. Torence Powell For these reasons, when I visited my tribe at 24 years old it was with high expectations and purpose.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 3, 2024

A newly released report amplifies the narratives of staff of color (SOC) in higher education, highlighting the impact of whiteness in the workplace on their experiences.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

In 2008, Diverse recognized his extraordinary contributions by presenting him with the Dr. John Hope Franklin Award, which honors those who have made significant contributions to higher education. "His approach to diversity wasn't just about numbers; it was about creating an environment where students from all backgrounds could thrive."

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 27, 2025

It shows Gates shaking hands with President Barack Obama, who had just presented him with the National Medal of Science an honor Gates says he didnt even know existed until he began service on the Presidents Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, or PCAST, in 2009. It was clear he was having fun.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

We have come an incredibly long way as an institution and are committed to continuing to work on restoring past, present and future Native relations." “This is a historic moment for Sacramento State and a unique partnership with the Native communities to support Native American students,” said Dr. J.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2025

However, present-day statistics reveal a 10-point gap, with 52% of white women holding bachelors degrees compared to 42% of white men. The Asian American community presents a unique pattern within this broader trend. Among white Americans aged 25 to 34, the transformation has been particularly notable.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 13, 2025

As a professor, he fosters an inclusive, engaging classroom environment and mentors students to publish research, present at conferences and pursue advanced degrees, says Vega, who nominated Liera as an Emerging Scholar. Dr. Lieras work profoundly impacts students, institutions and the broader academic community.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

It was Davis who nominated Thompson for the Urban Educator of the Year award that was presented to her last week in Cancun, Mexico at the International Conference on Urban Education —the biennial convening organized by the Urban Education Collaborative at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The current sociopolitical landscape presents a defining moment for higher education. By taking a principled stand, colleges and universities can position themselves on the right side of history, inspiring future generations to do the same. Equity, when implemented with fidelity, fosters diversity.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 9, 2025

To my fellow fraternity men, past and present: The time for silence and complacency is over. But we will not let your death be in vain. Your story will be a catalyst for change, if we as a community have the courage to finally say, Enough. We must be the generation that puts an end to this cycle once and for all.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2025

Rodrigues has served as an expert in both litigation and transactional matters.She has testified before the House Financial Services Committeeand presented before the Securities and Exchange Commission on three occasions. Her teaching and research focus oncorporate law,business ethics, corporations and securities regulation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Dual enrollment programs present another compelling solution. Schools should explore taking a similar “multiple measures” approach to traditional grading that allows students more ways to demonstrate their content knowledge and competency.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The findings come at a critical time as Congress considers reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, which could present an opportunity to strengthen support for Black student parents. Strengthening CCAMPIS could help increase retention and completion rates for Black student parents and boost overall economic growth," Dr.

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Great College Advice

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

And they are recorded and presented to college admissions officers on your transcript. And colleges will be happy if you want to bring those talents with you to their school but not unless you can succeed in the classroom. The point is this: grades are the measure of your work in school.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2025

Kaleb Briscoe, an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Oklahoma (OU) Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, found herself at the White House, presenting her research to policy makers and legislators.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

As mentors, we need to be present and ready to adapt our support as our students’ needs evolve and then figure out how to use our networks to meet those needs. Or is the best approach to encourage them to think through challenges independently by giving them the space to find answers?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 10, 2024

SACSCOC could only consider information SAU presented as of November 18, 2024. SACSCOCs policies will allow Saint Augustines University to submit additional financial information to an appeals committee in February 2025. Saint Augustines University will clear all sanctions if all concerns are satisfied.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Our staff spends a lot of time outside of the center filling snack baskets, presenting to classes, and engaging students in interactive activities; this allows students to recognize us and feel more comfortable coming to us for support.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 22, 2025

He describes our present moment as saturated with anti-Blackness and heteropatriarchy, yet frames these challenges within a larger historical pattern of progress and backlash.

Education 270

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The psychological toll of this attention, combined with the racialized trauma present online, contributes to anxiety and exhaustion, taking away from academic focus. Beyond activism, social media fosters visibility, which can be good and bad for Black students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 31, 2024

This is a conversation about the present, not the future. “In And I think companies need to invest in the learning for their own employees as well,” he said. Companies have to embrace this, and so do individuals.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

I am grateful that in my present position as dean, I will always have his voice in my ear, reminding me that it is my duty to think above all about the needs of those most disadvantaged, the powerless, those who had to fight to get here," Ray added.

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Dr. Josie Ahlquist

MARCH 18, 2025

Presenters will feature insights from community college presidents with backgrounds in Student Affairs. This session is designed to equip campus leaders with actionable strategies for building impactful executive communication.

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Dr. Josie Ahlquist

MARCH 17, 2025

In this session, Dr. Josie Ahlquist presents findings from a four-year study on student affairs Marketing, exploring the shift toward centralized staff, advanced tools, and integrated resources. Social media has evolved over 20 years, but has your division’s strategy kept up?

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Student Affairs Media 130

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Cox (posthumously) were presented with the Leadership Award from the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) at their annual meeting in Minneapolis last Friday. Former ASHE president Dr. Joy Gaston Gayles, who is also a professor at North Carolina State University, presented the award to Matthews and Cox's son, William Cox Jr.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Stout will present more details about the framework's implementation at ATD's annual DREAM Conference next week in Philadelphia, where over 2,000 community college leaders and practitioners will gather to share best practices and innovative strategies. Stout, ATD's president and CEO.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

A highlight of their experience will be delivering individual presentations about their educational journeys and their institutions' efforts to drive social and economic mobility. During the conference, scholars will engage with community college leaders and attend specialized sessions focused on improving student success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

This grant presents a transformative opportunity for institutions to expand academic support services, mentorship programs, financial aid assistance, mental health resources, and culturally relevant curricula that enhance the Black student experience, he says. This grant program represents the next step in his advocacy efforts.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 29, 2024

Hicks is an award-winning author with 10 published books and works in over 100 combined research publications or presentations. He is a cited authority on the first-generation college student population and has presented academic papers both nationally and internationally.

Higher Education 268

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Higher Education Whisperer

DECEMBER 1, 2024

In the first presentation, Professor Gregor Kennedy, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at UoM drew parallels between the challenges of AI in education today and online learning decades ago. Greeting from the opening of the ASCILITE 2024 conference at University of Melbourne.

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Education Management 105

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2024

According to LeiLani, When learning is personalized and can be done anywhere, continued relevancy for schools will rely on providing what the present generation values the mostquality experience.

Community College 239

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In “Black Thriving in America: 2023,” data is presented detailing the experiences of Black Americans when shopping, dining out, in healthcare settings, at work, with schools, with police and more. The findings are presented in a dashboard, which will serve as a benchmark.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 16, 2024

The Austin Community College District plans to present a formal plan for a free tuition pilot program to its Board of Trustees in February. Austin Community College District ACC Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart presented the proffer Jan. 8 but expects to present a formal plan to the Board of Trustees in February.

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