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The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 7, 2025

The programs comprehensive approach, combining mentorship, networking opportunities, and leadership development, has created a robust pipeline for women aspiring to top positions in higher education. Manya Whitaker serves as a compelling example of rapid advancement in academic leadership. Song Richardson in 2022.

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TM2 Revival Brings Fresh Approach to HBCU Executive Searches

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The firm, which officially relaunched in January 2024, has already completed nearly 50 searches in its first year of operation far exceeding its initial goal of 10. The revival of TM 2 reflects TMCFs broader commitment to strengthening HBCU leadership pipelines.

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TRIO Future Leaders Summit Ignites Passion and Purpose in First-Generation Students Nationwide

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JULY 24, 2025

In a week that blended policy immersion, leadership development, and the power of personal testimony, the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) hosted its first-ever TRIO Future Leaders Summit (TFLS) , an initiative that brought 30 TRIO students from across the United States and its territories to the nation’s capital from April 13–17.

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Together We Lead: A New Era of HBCU Transformation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 23, 2025

Between 2020 and 2024, while national higher education enrollment declined, institutions participating in the HBCU Transformation Project grew their enrollment by 5.1%. According to UNCFs 2024 Economic Impact Report, these institutions generate $16.5 The results speak volumes. Sustainable growth starts with operational strength.

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HBCU Scholars Program Celebrates 10 Years with 2024 Cohort

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2024

Members of the 2024 cohort were selected for their exceptional academic achievements, leadership potential, and dedication to their communities. “This year’s 110 outstanding students exemplify Black excellence – and fill us with hope for the promise of tomorrow,” said Cardona. “We

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Achieving the Dream Announces 2024 DREAM Scholars

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 23, 2024

Achieving the Dream (ATD) has announced that eight ATD Network community college students were chosen as 2024 DREAM Scholars, including one Tribal College and University student, one student from a college within the South African Siyaphumelela Network, and one student from a Gateway to College program. Dr. Karen A.

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Association Names Participants in Inaugural Department Chair Leadership Institute

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 10, 2024

The 2024 institute will consist of two cohorts. We’re excited to add DCLI to our suite of leadership development programs and grateful for the support from our valued partners at Academic Search who made this possible,” said Dr. I am excited to be part of this new venture at AASCU.”

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Developing Leaders

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2024

A lot of that had to do with leadership and people’s perceptions of leaders, leadership development, and leadership emergence,” she says. There is a general lack of understanding of how people perceive minority women in leadership positions.” When she began to wonder if she’d overshot taking on a Ph.D.

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Self Awareness and Emotional Intelligence Integral for College Presidency Effectiveness

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Their insights along with those from four focus groups identified the leadership traits necessary to succeed in the current climate. Burmicky noted that information and data in this report can be extremely beneficial to both leadership development programs and to institutions looking for a new president.

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Leading the Path Forward

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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.

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Integrating Arts as a Healing Force

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 20, 2024

“The aim for active listening to students, staff, faculty, community members, and UofL stakeholders anchors my work in making impactful connections, and my team’s efforts in student coaching and leadership development, cultural programming, and resource-sharing,” says Bennett.

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An Activist-Scholar

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

Shortly after she arrived to Madison, Lopez got involved with Freedom, Inc., a Black and Southeast Asian nonprofit organization that works with low- to no-income communities of color. In recent years, Lopez has turned her activism and focus inward.

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Former Active Minds Mental Health Advocacy Academy students reflect on their experiences

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The Active Minds Mental Health Advocacy (Academy) is a leadership development and mental health advocacy program that equips BIPOC and LGBTQ+ high school students to address mental health-related issues and affect change in their schools, communities, and states.

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Featured Partner Scholarships: October 2023

Scholarship America

OCTOBER 9, 2023

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. ” To apply for the Chick-fil-A Community Scholarship, you must be a resident of the U.S.

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Featured Partner Scholarships: September 2023

Scholarship America

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

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. ” To apply for the Chick-fil-A Community Scholarship, you must be a resident of the U.S.

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The University Innovation Alliance

APRIL 1, 2024

In her professional life, President Sacks collects mentors whose leadership skills or strengths have impressed her and whom she can always count on for advice. No one prepared me for inheriting 300,000 vacant square feet and that I’d become a quick expert about construction and trying to get rid of vacant buildings.

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White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders: Another DEI Casualty

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 8, 2025

For instance, in April 2024, the initiative hosted the first-ever Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Higher Education Leadership Development Summit. The summit which drew faculty, staff and students from around the world took place at the University of California, Berkeley.

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TRIO Future Leaders Summit Ignites Passion and Purpose in First-Generation Students Nationwide

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Association Names Participants in Inaugural Department Chair Leadership Institute

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Self Awareness and Emotional Intelligence Integral for College Presidency Effectiveness

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Integrating Arts as a Healing Force

An Activist-Scholar

Former Active Minds Mental Health Advocacy Academy students reflect on their experiences

Featured Partner Scholarships: October 2023

Featured Partner Scholarships: September 2023

Leadership at All Levels of Higher Ed

White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders: Another DEI Casualty

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