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Building a Foundation that Positively Impacts Los Angeles

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

After more than four years as president of York College, City University of New York, in January 2024 she became the ninth president of California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA), the first woman to serve in the position. “I

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Reimagining Black Male Success in Education: Moving from Marginalization to Empowerment

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2015; Harper & Davis, III, 2012). A widely cited study on Stereotype Threat , by psychologist Dr. Claude Steele emphasizes that the awareness of negative stereotypes alone can hinder performance—a phenomenon acutely experienced by Black males facing biases in schools and universities (Steele & Aronson, 1995). Whitaker, II.

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Arrest of Dreamers Highlights Plight of Undocumented Students

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A 19-year-old nursing student at the University of Utah with no criminal record, Goncalves was stopped by a Mesa County (Colo.) since 2012. That means 72% of undocumented college students are pursuing their educations without work permits, access to federal financial aid or protection from deportation. “We as children.

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Beyond the Campus Food Pantry

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As the holidays approach, today’s colleges and universities are increasingly marked by overflowing donation bins containing canned goods collected by every student organization and faculty department to stock the campus food pantry.

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Parnell Named President of NASPA — Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education

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Amelia Parnell, vice president for research and policy at NASPA — Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education was named the organization’s president. Parnell begins her term July 1, succeeding Dr. Kevin Kruger, who has held the post since 2012.

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Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes Appointed President of California State University, Los Angeles

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Berencea Johnson Eanes has been named the next president of California State University, Los Angeles. Eanes currently serves as president of York College, City University of New York. “I am honored to join this outstanding university and its vibrant and diverse campus community,” Eanes said. "I

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Dr. Kristine Dillon Appointed Interim President of Whittier College

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Previously, she was president of the Consortium on Financing Higher Education (COFHE); dean of academic services and student affairs at Tufts University; and a senior leader in student affairs at the University of Southern California. “As Dillon holds a Ph.D. in English from Whittier.