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Scholars at AABHE Conference Discuss Strategic Responses to Anti-DEI Legislation

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And the presidents commission on diversity, equity and inclusion at her university has since become the presidents commission on access, opportunity and community. For instance, The center that Chancler directs was once known as The Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity. Now its just The Center. Think about the programs youre doing.

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New Excelencia in Education Brief Details College Affordability Experiences of Texas Students

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The brief draws from interviews and identifies affordability challenges and solutions from Texas college students, administrators, and leaders that inform national efforts to intentionally serve Latino, and all, students by ensuring financial access to a quality education. For more information, visit: EdExcelencia.org

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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The mission of Excelencia in Education, founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A. Incoming transfer students can enroll in courses early to guarantee that they have access to coursework. The path to higher education success has many obstacles and barriers for Latinos across the U.S. Santiago and Sarita E. Currently, 60.1%

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A Call to Action: Higher Education Must Implement Culturally Responsive Mental Health Practices

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Unwelcoming and non-supportive environments exacerbate symptoms and lead to underachievement, low self-esteem, and a sense of worth (Ford & Moore, 2004). This may make accessing support like food banks or religious services difficult. Therefore, it is likely that many students arrive on campus without transportation, such as a car.

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How to Keep Up with Rising Financial Aid Requests

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million in financial aid, up from $555,710 in 2004, while SAIS schools increased their financial aid from $405,396 to $1.59 These trends underscore the growing commitment of independent schools to support families and enhance accessibility to quality education. The article cites that in 2024, NAIS schools awarded over $1.6

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Former Library of Congress Chief Carla Hayden Joins Mellon Foundation as Senior Fellow

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Carla Hayden The appointment, announced Monday by the Mellon Foundation, comes as libraries and cultural institutions face unprecedented challenges ranging from artificial intelligence's impact on information access to escalating censorship efforts nationwide. Hayden's contributions to library science have earned widespread recognition.

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Deborah Santiago

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In 2004, when Deborah Santiago co-founded the Washington, D.C.-based Santiago, who also serves as vice president for policy and research at Excelencia , has worked for more than 15 years to improve educational opportunities and access for all students. based non-profit ¡Excelencia! Excelencia!