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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

2015; Harper & Davis, III, 2012). By focusing on the holistic development of Black male students and recognizing their potential as future leaders, we can foster an educational system that values their humanity. We must actively counter narratives of deficiency with narratives of possibility.

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Beyond the Campus Food Pantry

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Prior to 2015 it was difficult to find much formal acknowledgement of student food insecurity, let alone services to help. While that generosity of spirit is appreciated, we think it’s time to say thanks and ask how those collective energies could be harnessed to fight students’ hunger, rather than just feed them.

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Business and Health Professions Lead Faculty Growth as Humanities Decline, CUPA-HR Report Finds

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In recent years, higher education institutions have faced increasing pressure to prioritize disciplines with clear career pathways over traditional liberal arts programs, according to a new report from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR).

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LGBTQ Leaders in Higher Education: Building Bridges and Breaking Barriers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

After attending the organization’s first leadership institute in Chicago in 2015, Berg found himself increasingly involved, eventually stepping in as interim executive director when the previous leader faced health challenges. His path to leading LGBTQ Leaders in Higher Education was serendipitous.

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Leaders of Color Must Grieve, Rise, and Reimagine as DEI Is Dismantled

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Meanwhile, Gallup and Lumina Foundation data shows that public trust in higher education has dropped from 57 percent in 2015 to 36 percent in 2023, its lowest point ever. A human-centered rhythm for those who feel the ache and still choose to lead. The Six Practices of the T.H.R.E.A.D.

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Remembering Pope Francis: College Leaders Reflect on the Legacy of a Transformative Pontiff

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While acknowledging criticisms from both progressive and conservative voices, she expressed hope that the next pontiff would continue Francis's commitment to social justice and human dignity. For Catholic educators, Francis's papacy offered both inspiration and practical guidance. John Cecero, S.J.,

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Dear Black Athlete: A Moral Imperative is Rarely Enough

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The message is clear: a moral imperative will not be enough to fully know and value Black athletes humanity. As such, it is my position that Black athletes collectively resist such ongoing oppression by refusing to play.