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Laying the Foundation for Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Because Hispanics have been historically underrepresented in areas like STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), for example, or in C-Suite (executive corporate) positions, unfortunately so many students question if these things are possible for them.” in mathematics at Arizona State University.

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Strong Networks Help Turn Black Faculty into University Presidents

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For example, in 2020, the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) found that Black/African American employees comprise less than 10% of higher education professionals. Black university leaders had a deep desire to serve as the mentors and role models that many of them never had. Dr. Ebony O.

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Study Shows Increase in International Graduate Student Enrollment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Since Fall 2020, there was a surge in applications and enrollments from India and countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. The largest growth areas across all countries are biological and agricultural sciences and mathematical and computer sciences, although the arts and humanities, business and education also show growth.

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Eda Davis-Lowe

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Prior to Valencia, Davis-Lowe served for more than 11 years at Oregon State University as director of The Science and Math Investigative Learning Experiences (SMILE) program, during which she accepted a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM).

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Paying it Forward

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

applied mathematics, Autonomous University of Aguascalientes, Mexico; M.S., mathematics, Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute; and Ph.D., mathematics, Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute Career mentors: Dr. Rafael H. He has advised Ph.D.,

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Featured Partner Scholarships: September 2023

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Selected Community Scholars will be encouraged to participate in the Chick-fil-A Scholars Program, a one-year engagement that includes mentoring and leadership development alongside the 2024 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Scholars. In addition, you must have a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 Applications are open through November 1.

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Young, Brilliant, and Ready: Preparing Black Males for Postsecondary Opportunities and Transitions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

2019; Monarrez & Washington, 2020). Partner with community members, especially Black men, to serve as mentors and role models in the college-going and transition process. At a societal level, the United States’ economy depends on a skilled workforce, particularly given the rapidly changing technological landscape.