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has awarded doctoral students with its 2024 MCT Scholarship. Her scholarship empowers marginalized students' voices and narratives to foster more inclusive and equitable spaces in higher education. The Dr. Melvin C. Terrell (MCT) Educational Foundation, Inc. Jayla Moody Marshall is a Ph.D. She is also a contributing writer for Diverse.

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Dr. Charlie Nelms As we stand at the dawn of the 2024 presidential election, I know firsthand the potential and persuasive power of Black voters and their allies in forging a path where no others have ever trod. Dr. Charlie Nelms is a veteran higher education administrator and chancellor emeritus of North Carolina Central University.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In his three years there, he created the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community in Emory’s Graduate School and the Emory Diversifying Graduate Education (EDGE) program. It’s not easy to do inclusive excellence work in higher education. Applications from under-represented students increased by 10% during his first academic year.

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MAY 31, 2024

AAUP President Dr. Irene Mulvey made this case in a May 22 statement durimh the House Committee on Education and the Workforce hearing with higher education administrators. Several states have successfully begun efforts to defund campus diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and weaken tenure and accreditation.

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By: Patti Curtis, Senior STEM Advisor, Office of the Deputy Secretary On August 14, 2024, the Office of the Deputy Secretary, in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), held a YOU Belong in STEM webinar entitled Inclusive Higher Education Pathways that featured grant programs for minority serving institutions (MSIs) (..)

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OCTOBER 10, 2024

Since his two-year appointment as interim president began on June 1, 2024, Nunes has immersed himself in the life of the university. He has over 40 years of experience in faith-based, nonprofit leadership, stating that his work as a college administrator is guided by his Lutheran faith. from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago.

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MAY 2, 2024

That quote, inspired by famed civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer, comes from an open letter sent on April 16, 2024 to Dr. Neeli Bendapudi, president of The Pennsylvania State University. “We Racism came from administrators, colleagues, and even students. “We protest. We are sick. We are tired. Still, we protest.” Dr. Marcus A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 29, 2024

Richard Helldobler has been committed to equity and inclusion throughout his career in public higher education,” said ACE President Dr. Ted Mitchell. “He It is bestowed annually to individuals who have made outstanding contributions with sustained commitments to diversity in higher education. in theatre from Bowling Green State University.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Were sharing a wrap-up of 2024 resources for our K-12 private schools to help your school increase retention, enrollment, diversity, and marketing initiatives for the new year.o help, we compiled the top resources from 2024 for easy reading. Enjoy the school winter break with your families and community. Read the full blog here.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

Black Issues In Higher Education presented a phalanx of stories focused on the lethargic efforts of institutions across the nation, which sent a clear and direct message to the academic community that it was time to live up to the values of inclusivity and fairness that it espoused.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

She oversees various WashU programs including its unified career center and its Center for Diversity & Inclusion. The keynote speaker and published author has also served on several regional and national boards, including NASPA Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

She is an assistant professor of educational administration in the College of Education and Human Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where her work is concentrated on campus climates and the role of student affairs in student experiences.

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JUNE 16, 2024

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. They are already pushing back on central administration — presidents, chancellors, provosts. “We, In Texas, Senate Bill 17 took effect on Jan.

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APRIL 26, 2024

“If you’re a governor — at least in Massachusetts — you worry about 351 cities and towns and you love them all because they all matter, and if you’re doing your job, you and your administration are spending a lot of time with everybody.” Baker says the NCAA is in the process of building a sports fan database.

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APRIL 3, 2024

Similarly, many university administrators, including education deans, disseminated statements illustrating their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). In 2024, we maintain our commitment and are poised to continue to “push back” on the current anti-DEI rhetoric and policies.

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MARCH 31, 2024

Lumina Foundation CEO Jamie Merisotis delivers a keynote address at the DREAM 2024 conference. Stout and Dr. Stephanie Fujii, president of Arapahoe Community College, at this year’s DREAM 2024 conference. Community College of Aurora President Dr. Mordecai Brownlee with ATD President Dr. Karen A.

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JULY 29, 2024

CPE’s 2024 Higher Education Matters Progress Report shows the graduation rate for URM in the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS) increased 15 percentage points from the 2016-17 academic year to the 2022-23 academic year. The 2024 Higher Education Matters Progress Report shows a 16.1

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Claudia Salcedo, who adds that administrators can sometimes be perceived as separate from the students they serve. Prior to starting this position in April 2024, Salcedo spent two years as assistant director for administration of the Academic Advancement Program working with Alexander, who has directed AAP for over a decade.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

The 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) kicked off on Wednesday at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Washington, DC. The 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Association of Colleges and Universities is set for Jan.

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APRIL 11, 2024

14, 2003) While there is no shortage of higher education news outlets, none has covered two-year and four-year colleges and universities and their efforts to promote equity and inclusivity quite like this one. 11, 2007), has now published his seventh book and moved into administration at The University of Texas at Austin.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

2024-forthcoming). conceptually-based, rigorous, and equitable); and (c) create an inclusive classroom setting where all students can experience success, eliminating restrictive and segregated special education placements. 2024-forthcoming). This manuscript will be available online soon. Collier, Z., Vélez, V., & Collier, Z.,

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OCTOBER 9, 2024

Back in September, Western Michigan University—a public research institution located in the southwestern corner of the state—released its fall 2024 enrollment and retention numbers, much to the delight of the school’s provost, Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig. The school’s president, Dr. Edward B.

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

More than 3,000 participants from the United States, Canada, Jamaica, and the Bahamas attended the conference in 2024. I was compelled to be an educator’ Vassar spent two decades in K-12 roles as a teacher, counselor, and administrator after receiving her Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

I’ve always been interested in academic administration,” says Lopez. “I She leads several diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) committees and has been spending “time thinking about to make the university a more equitable and just place.” I was very excited to step in[to] a leadership position like this, and I love it.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2025

Dr. Kaleb Briscoe In June 2024, Dr. Kaleb Briscoe, an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Oklahoma (OU) Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, found herself at the White House, presenting her research to policy makers and legislators.

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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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MARCH 4, 2024

The NAIS Annual Conference 2024, known as THRIVE, was from February 28 to March 1 in the vibrant city of St. The 2024 NAIS conference was a dynamic gathering of industry leaders and innovators, where meaningful conversations about the future took center stage. Louis, Missouri.

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JULY 9, 2024

Balancing Acts: 2024 Wolanin Intern and Mother of Four Recalls Her Journey to Capitol Hill July 10, 2024 — by Ni”Aisha Banks Thomas R. During my internship, one of the most memorable moments was preparing for and attending a committee hearing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. I applied for the Thomas R.

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Scholarship America

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Westlake Scholarship Foundation has been helping high school and community college students in Missouri turn their dreams of a bachelor’s degree into realities—and applications are now open for the 2024 class of Westlake Scholars. Applications are open until February 1, 2024.  Applications are open until February 1, 2024.

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JUNE 1, 2023

Together, Mott and Ferris have tailored an existing business administration transfer pathway to deliver to students at the Thumb Correctional Facility beginning in Fall 2024. Through this transfer pathway, students will receive their associate degree enroute to their bachelor’s in business administration.

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APRIL 16, 2024

Demystifying Graduate School: A Guide for First-Gen BIPOC and Nontraditional Students April 16, 2024 — by Yvette Martinez-Vu and Miroslava Chavez-Garcia Is Grad School for Me? Policy changes in higher education are necessary to promote inclusivity and equity.

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JULY 2, 2024

More than one in three currently enrolled students have considered stopping out of their degree or credential program within the last six months, according to Gallup and Lumina Foundation’s State of Higher Education 2024 report. Why do some students persist while others fall back? Looking to break down barriers to student success?

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JANUARY 17, 2024

Efforts by the Biden administration to pass a rule on student loan forgiveness was a major story from 2023 that will again be front and center in the new year. Other issues in the news will include diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Dr. Valerie Kinloch Free speech will be a hot button topic in 2024. With the U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Beginning in 2024, Naviance students will be able to easily create anonymous profiles and receive direct offers of college admission and scholarships—with no applications required. Its mission is to empower educators, administrators, and families to ensure personalized education for every student journey.

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JULY 15, 2024

In April 2024, researchers Richard R. While the full make-up of the entering class of 2024 has yet to be decided, Krinsky and others agree that institutions need to take lessons now from those who already confronted statewide affirmative action bans. But, Krinsky adds, the ban is likely to slow the progress that’s been made.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Dr. Brooke Vick, chief diversity officer, associate provost for equity and inclusion, and coordinator of the new DEI certificate program at Muhlenberg College. Dr. Brooke Vick, chief diversity officer and associate provost for equity and inclusion at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pa.,

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JULY 24, 2024

The research of many HBCU scholars is fueled by aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), says Bonner. We just provide the facts, and that will allow policymakers, administrators, campuses, anyone to do their own analysis.” CSJ now has the first run of the 2024 data. His most recent book, co-edited with Drs.

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