Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It began as a pilot program in 2015 and started in earnest in 2018 with 25 students after receiving a $1.68 million research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Over the past five years, EPW has served 909 students, 68% of whom are Latino. Latino faculty at UTA closely mentor the students.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The number of annual graduates of color at UIA institutions has increased 93% from 2012-2013 to 2021-2022. The number of annual graduates from low-income backgrounds has increased by 50%. The number of overall annual graduates has increased 32%. The UIA Liaisons are the driving force behind our day-to-day efforts.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The number of annual graduates of color at UIA institutions has increased 93% from 2012-2013 to 2021-2022. The number of annual graduates from low-income backgrounds has increased by 50%. The number of overall annual graduates has increased 32%. The UIA Liaisons are the driving force behind our day-to-day efforts.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The Supreme Court’s ruling saw a deep decrease in Black student enrollment at some elite institutions. Since 2013, over 80 anti-DEI bills have been introduced in 28 states, and 14 have been signed into law. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) saw its Black enrollment decrease by 13% from its average.

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