Active Minds

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Active Minds is proud to announce the 2023 Emerging Scholars Fellowship cohort! This fellowship gives Black, Indigenous, and students of Color (BIPOC) students the opportunity to be mentored by national experts in the mental health field as they complete independent, funded research projects. Maico Demi B.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Levon Esters will become vice provost for graduate education at Penn State and dean of its Graduate School, effective May 1, 2023. Dr. Levon Esters Esters is currently the associate dean for diversity, equity, and inclusion and faculty affairs for Purdue University’s Polytechnic Institute and professor of agricultural sciences education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 16, 2024

Florida’s Senate Bill 266 took effect on July 1, 2023, prohibiting specified educational institutions from expending funds for certain purposes. It seeks to prohibit any state or federal funding from being utilized to support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at the state’s higher education institutions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 15, 2024

The presence of Black educators not only serves to motivate and inspire Black students but also enriches the learning environment for all students by bringing diverse perspectives and teaching styles that foster a more inclusive and engaging educational experience. In the fall semester, 66.67% of the students had GPAs between 3.6

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Accelerated Pathway Program, immersing himself in a rich environment filled with mentors and testimonials from current medical students and doctors. During the spring semester of 2023, he maintained a rigorous study schedule, dedicating 2 to 3 hours each night to MCAT preparation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 6, 2023

The cautionary advice dispatched by his mentors when Dr. José Vargas-Muñiz was a college student dented his confidence and, on several occasions, tripped him up. A number of them mentor budding scientists of color at a time when the scientific sphere remains overwhelmingly white and male. of the population.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 5, 2024

Bowen Cho Beitiks opened fellowship applications in January 2023 to early-career scholar-activists with project proposals related to disability studies or disability justice. Throughout the following 10 months, the fellows participated in meetings with their faculty mentors and optional monthly cohort-wide calls to discuss their progress.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The 2023 American College Presidents Study (ACPS) was released with sadly predictable results. Despite all the talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion, the highest echelons in the Academy remain white and male. Black university leaders had a deep desire to serve as the mentors and role models that many of them never had.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

Smith was recently named guest editor for the summer 2023 issue of New Directions for Community Colleges, which will focus on urban community colleges. Smith Title: Associate Professor of Higher Education; Provost Faculty Fellow, University of Cincinnati Age: 39 Education: B.S., psychology, Middle Tennessee State University; M.S.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

Mentors:  Candace Lawrence, PhD (Xavier University of Louisiana); Timothy Glass, Ph.D. Part of the fellowship involved mentoring three undergraduate researchers, assisting them in designing experiments and teaching them synthetic techniques. I think it’s a very interesting dynamic,” he said.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2024

With enrollment hovering at 13,885 as of fall 2023, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. Although Williams is not on the main campus, he still serves as a mentor and advisor to undergraduate and graduate students, high schoolers, and post-doctoral scholars. There is a focus on cyber defense.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

educational research and policy analysis (higher education), North Carolina State University Career mentors: Dr. Audrey “AJ” Jaeger, North Carolina State University; Dr. Jori Hall, University of Georgia; Dr. Tony Cawthon, Clemson University; Dr. Donald “DJ” Mitchell Jr., sociology and political science, Elon University; M.Ed.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Richard Milner IV, the Cornelius Vanderbilt Distinguished Professor of Education in 2022-2023. Throughout the association’s existence, Black AERA presidents have steadily pushed for more inclusivity and to urge panel sessions that focused on racial inequities and racism within the field.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

I can see her helping to devise curriculum in nursing schools to make it more inclusive and more accessible to disabled students,” said Dr. Sarah Abboud, assistant professor in the Department of Human Development Nursing Science in the UIC, College of Nursing. in Nursing with a Certificate in Disability Ethics Education: B.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Response to the pandemic In 2022, Claflin, an HBCU institution in Orangeburg, South Carolina, was an AACN Diversity, Inclusion and Sustainability in Nursing Education Lectureship Award Winner. She also encourages nurses of color she meets at various events and offers to mentor individuals who are considering entering academia.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

Operations Research, Georgia Institute of Technology Mentors: Dr. Alan Erera and Dr. Alejandro Toriello, H. Williams, associate dean for inclusive excellence in the College of Engineering at Georgia Tech. Dipayan Banerjee Institution: Georgia Institute of Technology Graduate Program: Ph.D., Operations Research Education: B.S.,

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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. Mason Awards September 12, 2023 — by Maura Casey The Walter O. At the Council for Opportunity in Education’s 2023 Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. Mason Award.

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Scholarship America

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The company is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion in the tech sector around the world. You can meet the 2023 Community Scholars here —and if you’re a high school senior, college undergrad or graduate student of any age, you are invited to apply now! In addition, you must have a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0

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COE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Isabel Wilkerson’s Powerful Address on America’s Caste System Opens the 2023 COE Annual Conference September 11, 2023 — by Maura Casey Isabel Wilkerson’s keynote at COE’s 2023 Annual Conference addressed America’s caste system, emphasizing collective responsibility for change and historical parallels.

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EAB

JANUARY 31, 2023

Blogs Faculty orientations and continuing a culture of mentoring January 31, 2023 Kristen McCauliff Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs and Professional Development, Ball State University The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.

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COE

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Maintaining Inclusive Campuses After Affirmative Action: Educators Discuss Pathways Forward November 1, 2024 — by Holly Hexter Educators say campuses can maintain multicultural, supportive environments in the aftermath of mandates eliminating affirmative action and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices.

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COE

AUGUST 13, 2023

Breaking Barriers in Finance: The Impact of TRIO on Student Support Services Alumna Ashley Thomas August 14, 2023 — by Holly Hexter, Neve Dole B Ashley Thomas spearheaded a strategic collaboration bridging TRIO Programs with Thermo Fisher Scientific.

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COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

Abby Hudson, a participant from Glenville State University, reflected on the lessons she learned about inclusion, diversity, and understanding different cultural contexts. Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O.

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COE

OCTOBER 2, 2023

From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey October 2, 2023 — by Kimberly Jones Becoming COE president, I strive for educational equity, inspired by my parents’ resilience and belief in transformative education for all. Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O.

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The University Innovation Alliance

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. of podcasts globally.

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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

He highlighted the importance of an empathetic, albeit “tough” mentor in a student’s college access journey. The beginning of the program was an expected geographic and culture shock for students, especially those who grew up with a rural background, Santana said.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

2023 National TRIO Achiever Awards: Honoring the Journeys and Impact of Distinguished Alumni September 13, 2023 — by Maura Casey Through their powerful messages, these National TRIO Achievers ensured that the Educational Opportunity Dinner was, once again, a most inspiring event that illuminated the vital role of TRIO programs in student success.

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Scholarship America

AUGUST 21, 2023

“My academic discipline is audiology and hearing science, so it was to my delight when Aja started to tell me about her passion for American Sign Language (ASL), her interest in the Deaf community, and her passion for creating inclusive environments for people who are Deaf and/or hard-of-hearing,” Lauren said.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

the Council for Opportunity in Education awarded the 2023 TRIO Family Achievement Award to Surangel S. At the COE annual conference, President and First Lady Whipps of Palau received the 2023 TRIO Family Achievement Award, underscoring TRIO’s family-wide influence on their leadership journeys. Whipps Jr. ,

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COE

APRIL 11, 2023

Research Reveals Ways to Improve Mental Health Support for First-Generation Students April 11, 2023 — by Holly Hexter Colleges can do more to help first-generation students address mental health challenges as they transition to campus life, an Ohio State University researcher says.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Building Strong College-to-Career Pathways for TRIO Students: Insights from Industry Experts September 13, 2023 — by Maura Casey It isn’t enough for TRIO students to have a successful experience in college. Boyden Professor of Psychology and Director of the Center for Evidence-based Mentoring at the University of Massachusetts, Boston.

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Scholarship America

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The program provides $5,000 awards, summer internships and mentoring opportunities to second-year students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This program further amplifies our commitment to D&I as a firm and within our communities,” says Kim Davenport, partner, and director of diversity and inclusion.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Our second cohort concluded in December 2021, our third cohort wrapped up in spring 2022, our fourth occurred in fall 2022, and our fifth occurred in spring 2023. All cohorts ended with presentations of the fellows’ capstone projects.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 17, 2025

In a timely publication released Thursday, education experts outline concrete strategies to support Black student success in college amid growing national pressures on diversity initiatives and following the 2023 Supreme Court decision limiting race-conscious admissions.

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COE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. . “The more we can harness the power of data, the better equipped we’ll be to advocate for the resources and support our students need.” Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

He recommended they engage with people they align with, who will become their mentors. Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S. He did not plan to be a politician; he simply wanted to give back. Public service is one way but not the only way, he noted.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Perez also highlighted the unique role of TRIO professionals as mentors and guides, remarking, “The real genius is that [the creators of TRIO] knew they had to find special people, special leaders, who could walk that journey with TRIO participants.” Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O.

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