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McClure’s The Caring University: Reimagining the Higher Education Workplace After the Great Resignation (Johns Hopkins University Press, July 2025), a welcome antidote to the current foci in higher education. Much of this approach requires leadership leaving ego at the door and recognizing that expertise exists up and down the org chart.

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2025 NASPA CONFERENCE NASPA brought together over 6,600 student affairs professionals from across the country to New Orleans, Louisiana for connection, reflection, and renewal, three anchors of this years theme. Creating Positive Connections.

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MARCH 12, 2025

Patterson, who currently serves as president of Chadron State College in Nebraska, will assume his new role on July 1, 2025, succeeding retiring President Dr. Bob Jackson. I am truly humbled and honored to be selected as President of Murray State University," said Patterson. "My

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MARCH 6, 2025

At the University of Maryland, College Park she created sustainable inclusive excellence initiatives that have served students on that campus for over 20 years. Jenkins is considered a national expert on inclusive leadership having published seven books on the topic. Her work has also taken her to over 35 countries.

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JANUARY 11, 2025

So, these early days of January offer an opportunity to review the past year, and to look ahead to 2025. An abundance of creative ideas were generated at the latter; Laura and I will be working with the contributors to further develop these ideas in 2025. The map will be published by GTM in 2025.

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MARCH 5, 2025

Our team just returned from the annual NAIS Thrive 2025 conference, held from February 2628 in Nashville, TN. Attendees engaging in meaningful conversations about enrollment trends, financial sustainability, leadership development, and the private K-12 family school experience.

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APRIL 1, 2025

million in financial assistance in 2025 alone. For families who qualify, thats an average of $50,000 per studenta powerful testament to Peddies mission of inclusivity and opportunity. It takes leadership, the right tools, and a methodology that puts families first. Ready to Rethink Financial Aid at Your School?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Xavier University of Louisiana will make history in fall 2025 by becoming the first historically Black college or university (HBCU) to offer a varsity-level co-ed rowing program. The announcement marks a significant milestone in collegiate sports diversity and follows three successful seasons as a club sport at the New Orleans institution.

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JUNE 27, 2025

However, the events of 2025 so far have proven that debate to be a central question into the sustainability of American higher education itself. These events reflect failures of the individual boards to meet the leadership needs of their campuses.

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MAY 2, 2025

Council for Opportunity in Education Condemns President Trumps Proposal to Eliminate Federal TRIO Programs May 2, 2025 by Terrance L. Hamm Click to view the page: National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer. this summer.

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These challenges stem from multiple factors, including recent presidential executive orders, such as the 2025 federal directive to eliminate DEI initiatives, restrictive state laws, and shifting public attitudes. This internal conflict can leave CDOs emotionally exhausted and disconnected from their institutions.

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JUNE 24, 2025

San Francisco Bay Area, CA – June 2025 – Close the Gap Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural Empower YOUth Self-Led Social Impact Program , a four-milestone initiative empowering high school students to lead and execute meaningful projects in their communities.

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JULY 9, 2025

Pat Williams: A Champion Who Gave Wings to TRIO’s Defiance July 9, 2025 — by Arnold L. Hamm Click to view the page: “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C.

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JUNE 11, 2025

The Trump administration has moved to eliminate various federal programs supporting underserved students, including cutting grants to historically Black colleges and universities as part of broader efforts to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

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DECEMBER 9, 2024

Several states have already dismantled diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programming, and other states anticipate something similar coming their way. The California State University system has announced a direct admissions pilot program to begin in 2025. Enrollment will begin in fall 2025. Dr. Everrett A.

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JULY 8, 2025

This Administration, as promised in Project 2025 and as evidenced by the appointees placed in Trump’s White House and the Department of Education, laid out a roadmap they would take to undermine higher education, as they are doing with other democratic institutions. Amanda Fuchs Miller Why is that?

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JULY 24, 2025

TRIO Future Leaders Summit Ignites Passion and Purpose in First-Generation Students Nationwide July 24, 2025 — by Terrance L. The goal: prepare students from low-income and first-generation backgrounds for future leadership roles in public service, advocacy, and beyond. TRIO works. And we’re here to prove it.” This is not the end.

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JUNE 3, 2025

More Than 10,000 TRIO Alumni Urge Congress to Protect Federal TRIO Programs June 3, 2025 by Terrance L. In the powerful letter sent to congressional appropriations leadership, TRIO alumni from every state and several U.S. Blog National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes: Future leaders realize their power in D.C.

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JUNE 11, 2025

Why Trump’s Budget Proposal Betrays a Generation of Low-Income College Students June 11, 2025 — by Alejandra Campoverdi and Aaron Brown, Ph.D. Hamm Click to view the page: “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer. this summer.

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JULY 8, 2025

TRIO in the News, Summer 2025 July 8, 2025 — by Terrance L. Hamm Click to view the page: “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer.

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JULY 10, 2025

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces 2025 National TRIO Achiever Award Recipients July 10, 2025 — by Terrance L. The honorees will be recognized during COE’s 2025 Educational Opportunity Dinner in Chicago on Tuesday, September 9. WASHINGTON, D.C. this summer. this summer.

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JUNE 2, 2025

Department of Education, with a federal judge ordering the reinstatement of a key grant that was terminated earlier this year over allegations of illegal diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. On May 21, 2025, a judge in the U.S. However, the reinstatement is not yet permanent, pending the outcome of the full legal proceedings.

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JANUARY 28, 2025

Immediate Action Steps in Response to Federal Funding Freeze January 28, 2025 by Kimberly Jones Contact your Representatives and Senators: Let them know how this decision is affecting your TRIO students and families. Use this tool to send a message.

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JULY 15, 2025

The Council for Opportunity in Education Launches Inaugural Award for Institutional Effectiveness to Scale TRIO Student Support Services Practices Campus-Wide July 15, 2025 — by Terrance L. Eligible institutions, whether currently funded by SSS or with a history of SSS programming, are invited to apply by October 15, 2025. this summer.

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JULY 7, 2025

Hayden's year-long fellowship will focus on scholarship, writing, and research projects while advising Foundation leadership on supporting libraries, archives, and other public knowledge organizations. Hayden's transition to the Mellon Foundation follows her controversial dismissal from the Library of Congress in May 2025.

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JANUARY 17, 2025

Building a Strong Foundation for TRIO in the 119th Congress January 17, 2025 by Owen Toomey The 119th Congress has begun, with TRIO advocates urged to engage new Members, build bipartisan support, and prioritize outreach to protect TRIO programs amidst upcoming fiscal challenges. The 119th Congress officially began at noon on January 3.

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JANUARY 30, 2025

Trump Administration Reverses Federal Grant Funding Freeze Amid Legal Challenges January 30, 2025 by Kimberly Jones The White House located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. Increase for TRIO for FY 2023 Advocacy Update Congress Announces Bipartisan Funding Deal, Includes 4.7%

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

These experts, and many more, share critical knowledge and insights about injustice in schools to disrupt inequity, promote inclusive learning environments, and foster belonging for Black folks. The 2025 coalition meetings will begin in February 2025, Black History Month, and will continue monthly until the end of the academic year.

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AUGUST 21, 2024

As a first-generation college student, a Black woman, and the child of immigrants, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education. These initiatives opened doors for me and countless others, providing opportunities that seemed out of reach for many in my community.

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JULY 8, 2024

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, and National Council of Negro Women — are doubling down on their endorsement of the Freedom to Learn campaign. 2, in Nashville, Tennessee. Board of Education and the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer, we face a frightening reality,” read a statement from the Freedom to Learn.

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OCTOBER 14, 2024

In 2020, NJIT created the Hispanic and Latinx Leadership Council, which is made up of students, faculty, staff and alumni as well as business and community leaders who work collaboratively to address recruitment, retention, engagement and persistence among Latinx students. Since 2022, Dr. David E.

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JANUARY 18, 2024

Parham The report is the culmination of 2023 workgroup study spurred by then-Interim Chancellor Jolene Koester’s call for the university system’s leadership to redouble efforts to advance Black student success. strategies to cultivate a systemwide infrastructure and inclusive campus climates. Dr. Thomas A.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Like so many other scholarly associations founded in the United States, African Americans and other minorities remained invisible within the leadership ranks for years. She will lead the organization in 2024-2025. In 2021, AERA’s leadership named Dr. Edmund W. Scott also holds the Robert J.

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JULY 20, 2024

Louisville native Dr. Jabani Bennett is an interdisciplinary visual artist, yoga instructor, community-engaged educator, leadership consultant, dancer, and mama. By following the students’ lead, Bennett strives to integrate healing-centered leadership approaches, pleasure activism, and her love for the arts into the center’s programming. “The

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MARCH 4, 2024

I continue to be proud of Brown’s strong track record of national leadership in cultivating diversity and inclusion as core tenets for sustaining academic excellence,” said Paxson. “I Regarding legacy preferences, the committee concluded in its summary report that it had too little information to come to a recommendation.

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MAY 1, 2024

These organizations are collectively investing more than $2 billion toward efforts to improve equity in STEMM, said Dr. Travis York, director of Inclusive STEMM Ecosystems for Equity & Diversity (ISEED) at AAAS. The alliance launched in 2022 at the first White House Summit on STEMM Equity and Excellence.

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JANUARY 8, 2025

in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Virginia Tech Career Mentors: Dr. Karen Eley Sanders, Dr. Aubrey Knight, Dr. Azziza Bankole, Dr. Shelvy Campbell-Monroe, and Carol Lynn Maxwell-Thompson, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. This work inspired her to pursue a Ph.D.

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