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Medical Schools Embrace Efforts Post-Affirmative Action Decision

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Through intentional outreach to applicants, dedicated pathway programs, partnerships, curriculum, and programs specifically built to serve underserved populations, and a focus on regionality and socio-economic histories, UC Davis has become one of the most diverse medical school programs in the nation. What barriers have they overcome?

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Renewed Push Apace to Return Native American Remains

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2020, the California State Auditor’s office reported that the University of California was not in compliance with NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA, stating that the university system had “inadequate policies and oversight” and lacked tribal representation on campus and systemwide committees, leading to “inconsistent practices” for repatriation.