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She is an expert in contemporary American religion, especially related to religion in public institutions, religious diversity, religious and moral aspects of healthcare, and religion and immigration. She was also a Faculty Representative to the Board of Trustees (2014-2019) and co-chair of the Faculty Governance Task Force (2017-2019).

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Dr. Sylvester James Gates, Jr.: Pioneering Theoretical Physicist Bridges Mathematical Worlds

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Gates was one of a dozen scientists who received the honor in 2013 for the year 2011 in a ceremony that had been postponed due to the 2012 election. Im the first person in my family to go to college. Despite the lack of higher education, Gates says his forbears had a certain knack for mathematics.

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University of Virginia President Emeritus Dr. John T. Casteen III Dies at 81

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 24, 2025

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The Erosion of DEI in Higher Education: A Threat to Progress and National Strength

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As a first-generation college student, a Black woman, and the child of immigrants, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education. Our higher education institutions must reflect this reality and prepare students for the world they will inherit.

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Salovey to Step Down as President of Yale

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The percentage of freshmen who are Black, Latinx, or Native nearly doubled between 2013 and 2021, and the share of first-generation students climbed nine points to 21 percent.

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Lieberman Expected to Lead La Verne to Next Stage

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 27, 2023

University of La Verne President Dr. Devorah Lieberman is shown with graduating students in 2013. Lieberman is the 18th president of La Verne and the first woman to lead in the university’s history. Most of the students are middle- and low-income and first-generation. That’s now running and stronger than ever.

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After a Successful Tenure, Hauser Prepares to Pass the Torch

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 26, 2024

That’s how Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser became president of Colorado Mountain College (CMC) in 2013. She connected the dots and realized that CMC was losing students by not recruiting more of its regional K-12 students and their families, many of whom are Latinx, first-generation, and immigrants.

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Community College Leader Recognized as 2023 Diverse Champion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 9, 2023

He became president of GateWay Community College in MCCCD in 2013. Both are first-generation college students, grew up in migrant farming communities, have a background in mathematics, and served as president of MCCCD institutions (before Gonzales became chancellor of MCCCD). There, Gonzales earned an Ed.D.

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A Continued Commitment to Community

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Created in 2005 by Excelencia in Education, Examples of Excelencia is a national initiative that recognizes institutions and nonprofit organizations that identify, aggregate, and promote evidence-based practices that improve Latinx student access in higher education. There are also several transfers from community colleges.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Our board, staff, and network convened in person for the first time in three years. The number of annual graduates of color at UIA institutions has increased 93% from 2012-2013 to 2021-2022. Over 250,000 higher ed leaders, staff, faculty and advocates watch each episode across our audiences.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

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Inside the UIA’s 2023 Annual Report

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MAY 8, 2024

Inside the UIA’s 2023 Annual Report bridget Thu, 05/09/2024 - 00:10 Image Graduation Higher Ed Leadership Student Success University Innovation Lab This coming October, the University Innovation Alliance (UIA) will celebrate ten years of collaborating with higher education institutions to increase their graduation rates.

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Repairing the College-to-Career Pipeline

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AUGUST 9, 2024

Repairing the College-to-Career Pipeline A Conversation With Aimée Eubanks Davis, Founder and CEO of Braven Elana Thu, 08/15/2024 - 18:01 Image College to Career First Generation Weekly Wisdom Braven is an inspiring organization: a nonprofit that partners with higher education institutions to guide their graduates into the workforce.

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The Evolution of the Mental Health Conversation Among College Students

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JANUARY 23, 2023

And another study by Boston University, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders , analyzed data collected by the Healthy Minds Network from more than 350,000 students across 373 campuses from 2013 to 2021. TimelyMD is the leading virtual health and well-being solution for higher education.

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The Evolution of the Mental Health Conversation Among College Students

Timely MD

JANUARY 23, 2023

And another study by Boston University, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders , analyzed data collected by the Healthy Minds Network from more than 350,000 students across 373 campuses from 2013 to 2021. TimelyCare is the leading virtual health and well-being solution for higher education.

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The Stigma of Seeking Mental Health Care for College Students

Timely MD

AUGUST 26, 2022

More than 60% of students surveyed during the 2020-2021 academic year met the criteria for one or more mental health problems – a nearly 50% increase from 2013. It includes students from affluent families, those from low-income households, as well as an increasing number of first-generation college students who may need additional support.

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The Stigma of Seeking Mental Health Care for College Students

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AUGUST 26, 2022

More than 60% of students surveyed during the 2020-2021 academic year met the criteria for one or more mental health problems – a nearly 50% increase from 2013. It includes students from affluent families, those from low-income households, as well as an increasing number of first-generation college students who may need additional support.

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