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Community Counts, Female Sport Scholar of the Year

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Her skills as a thrower excelled under Blutreich’s coaching, and in 2024 she was the Pac-12 Champion in both shot put and discus, NCAA Champion in shot put and USTFCCCA National Field Athlete of the Year. Ross’ care and concern for future generations has been evident in her extensive community outreach work.

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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Albert, another Xavier alum, first got to know Williams when he would bring potential graduate students from Xavier to Louisiana State University, where she previously served as vice president for Equity, Diversity, and Community Outreach.

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Community Counts, Female Sport Scholar of the Year

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Her skills as a thrower excelled under Blutreich’s coaching, and in 2024 she was the Pac-12 Champion in both shot put and discus, NCAA Champion in shot put and USTFCCCA National Field Athlete of the Year. Ross’ care and concern for future generations has been evident in her extensive community outreach work.

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Dr. Melissa Gilliam to Lead Boston University as Historic First

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Gilliam, a physician and higher education leader, will take on the mantle of president of Boston University, effective Jul. In doing so, she will become BU’s first woman and first Black president. Dr. Melissa Gilliam Boston University Photography Gilliam, 58, is no stranger to firsts.

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Madison Scott

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

McPhee-McCuin said, “she has demonstrated her passion towards impacting children through the establishment of her own foundation, ‘I Am Madi Scott,’ that emphasizes creating community outreach initiatives for youth in her native Virgin Islands.”

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How 1,000+ prospective HBCU students conducted their college search

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Blogs How 1,000+ prospective HBCU students conducted their college search Key insights from our 2023 Student Communication Preferences Survey The recent Supreme Court decision on affirmative action has many HBCU leaders wondering whether they’ll see an influx of enrollment for fall 2024. Encourage Family Involvement.