Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 18, 2023

Free expression organization PEN America is suing Florida’s Escambia County School District and School Board, alleging that the district’s recent book bans areunconstitutional. Joining PEN are authors, parents, and the largest book publisher in the country: Penguin Random House.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Postsecondary education provides graduates with greater access to job opportunities and higher earning potential throughout their lifetimes. Choosing the Future: Technology and Opportunity in Communities , a book Mossberger coauthored with Dr. Caroline J. But broadband access varies across regions, states, and even towns.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 20, 2024

The University of Houston is providing all undergraduate students with the books they need for a flat fee through the Cougar Textbook Access Program (CTAP). CTAP ensures our students don’t have to wait for their books. The fee for fall and spring is $299 and $180 for summer.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2025

Evangeline Mitchell is a pioneering force in diversifying the legal pipeline and has dedicated her life's work to empowering aspiring Black lawyers by providing information, resources, and connections many otherwise might not have access to.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

I think this makes MSU much more accessible than ever before,” adds Leonard. Supporting Native Students Beyond Tuition Waivers Although NATAP answered one of the requests the Native American Institute was receiving from tribes to make MSU more accessible and affordable for Native students, this is just a first step. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2025

He has co-authored seven books and more than 160 publications, secured nearly $40 million in funding, and delivered more than 200 scholarly presentations globally. Moores work has focused on closing opportunity gaps, increasing access to quality education, and addressing systemic barriers that disproportionately affect marginalized groups.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2025

According to Ess Pokornowski, Reintegrating students face a unique set of overlapping challenges: they are leaving a total institution where choice, communication, access to healthcare, access to technology, and opportunities for education and gainful employment are all dramatically limited.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 5, 2023

Hollis will become associate dean for access, equity, and inclusion in the Penn State College of Education, effective Aug. Hollis has authored or co-authored 37 peer-reviewed journal articles, seven book chapters, and 17 scholarly essays, as well as published four books. Dr. Leah P.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

The new regulations in those dozen states will lead to over 10 million additional K–12 students – 21 percent of current students – gaining guaranteed access to this knowledge, the Survey notes. The 2024 Survey found that 35 states now require students to take a course in personal finance to graduate, up by 12 since 2022.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

These are last-dollar funds, which means it covers a student’s remaining costs for tuition and fees after all other aid—scholarships, grants, stipends and tuition waivers—has been awarded, and it does not cover the cost of housing, food, transportation, books or supplies. Events and activities happen throughout the academic year.

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Ed.gov Homeroom

JULY 29, 2024

Department of Education All students deserve access to learning environments that are inclusive and free from discrimination and that nurture their intellect, wellbeing, and creativity, preparing them for success in school and beyond.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

There are specific skills that need to be taught, to be trained, but we don’t need to do that with the same plays, the same books. Wallace said Villada’s presence has made theater more accessible for their growing Latinx population. Instead, he sought out literature from different perspectives.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

I think this makes MSU much more accessible than ever before,” adds Leonard. Supporting Native Students Beyond Tuition Waivers Although NATAP answered one of the requests the Native American Institute was receiving from tribes to make MSU more accessible and affordable for Native students, this is just a first step. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2025

Her teaching emphasizes college students and their development, issues of equity and access, leadership and policy and practice in higher education. Mitchell is an internationally recognized scholar whose work has been published in numerous books and journals. Evans and Andrea D.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 3, 2024

McMillan Cottom’s dissertation research at Emory explored for-profit colleges, which led to her first book, Lower Ed: The Troubling Rise of For-Profit Colleges in the New Economy, which published in 2017 and catapulted her onto the national scene. “I McMillan Cottom’s second book, THICK: And Other Essays, was published in 2019.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 7, 2024

Yale University has pledged $10 million toward an initiative to strengthen its relationship with historically Black colleges and universities in the realm of research, teaching, and student access. Esdaile complained about the book, Yale and Slavery: A History , published alongside Yale’s apology. Connecticut NAACP President Scot X.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In Stephanie Land’s brave and important new book CLASS ( a follow-up to her memoir MAID , the basis for an award-winning Netflix series) she explains that even though she knew a college degree was the best chance she and her 6-year-old daughter had of escaping poverty, being deprived of food made it nearly impossible.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2023

Black and Latino students interested in STEM are not given access to advanced coursework from elementary through high school, Forte said. And middle school students of color and students from low-income backgrounds are not given equitable access to rigorous coursework, such as advanced STEM courses, according to Ed Trust.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Ivery In my recent book, Detroit and the New Political Economy of Public Education (Palgrave-Macmillan, 2022), I use Detroit as a national template to explore the new dynamics of public education segregation and, therefore, of the racial, social, economic, political, and educational dynamics of the related urban and metropolitan region.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Sol Gittleman has penned a must-read book for anyone with a vested interest in the past, present, and future of American academia. But much of the book highlights how the American higher education system has become the envy of the world — sending thousands of students each year flocking to the United States to commence study.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In legislatures and courtrooms across the country, attempts to ban books, impose educational gag orders, limit what can be taught and by whom, and defund and discredit diversity, equity, and inclusion work in colleges and universities pose a monumental threat to the nation’s future.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 8, 2023

A race and literary studies scholar, McBride has authored books and edited volumes about race, Black studies, sexuality, and identity politics. Previously, he was provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at Emory University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 11, 2024

These institutions are often gateways to upward mobility, offering access to quality education at a fraction of the cost of universities. Community colleges also serve a high number of first-generation students, adult learners, and veterans, broadening access to education for groups that otherwise might struggle to pursue higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Many of these students face economic hardships, insufficient access to mentorship, and a lack of preparatory resources, all of which contribute to their struggle in navigating the medical education landscape. Dr. Marcus A. Bright However, inspiring stories like that of George Pickens show us that change is possible.

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Patter by Pat Thomson

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

I am currently working on a second edition of one of my co-authored writing books, Writing for peer reviewed journals. The book was published in 2013 and written in 2012. In order to get ready for writing Ive been accumulating relevant materials – editorials, teaching resources, papers and books. So thats not this post.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In the face of curriculum and book bans and the devaluing of Black history, it is imperative to amplify and uphold African American history.” “Across the nation, 23 states have introduced legislation to ban the discussion of ‘divisive’ concepts, including issues related to race and gender. That's actually just not there,” Patterson said.

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Active Minds

APRIL 4, 2023

Thus, it’s incredibly important to advocate for access to care, as well as access to other necessities that influence our ability to seek care. “Access to healthcare is crucial for maintaining good mental health. Tyren suggests, “Find your ‘Why?’. Advocating is a passion — you have to have the heart to do the work.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The Academic Pipeline Exchange is an open access database charting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in businesses, organizations, and institutions of higher education across the nation. Dr. Curtis Byrd, co-author of the 2021 book Academic Pipeline Programs: Diversifying Pathways from the Bachelor’s to the Professoriate.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 24, 2024

For example, these institutions provide access to quality education and opportunities that empower students to break through historical barriers. Those we interviewed for our book HBCU: The Power of Historically Black Colleges and Universities underscored the importance of a reciprocal relationship between HBCUs and their local communities.

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Active Minds

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

As an Active Minds Chapter, you’ll have access to various resources, the professional expertise of Active Minds National Staff, and networks of peers – all at no cost. Book a live training session today! To get started, check out our FAQs to starting a chapter if you want to learn more or our registration form to jump right in.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 12, 2023

In the prisons where I work, they’re limited to no more than 10 books total,” she said. They’re always having to make these heartbreaking choices about which books they’re going to get [and which] they’re going to give away.” Computer access is really atrocious,” said Appleman.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

“I wanted to throw the government’s own book right back at them,” said Webb. By examining history with a criminal law book at hand, Webb found evidence to charge the U.S. All instruction will be virtual, live, and accessible across the country. I want this program to be impactful, to change mindsets.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In his seminal book, Ebony and Ivy , Craig Wilder offers a compelling narrative on the hand-in-glove relationship between white supremacy and the initial development of the American academy. Harvey serves as Distin- guished Scholar at the American Association for Access, Equity and Diversity in Washing- ton, DC. Dr. William B.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 18, 2025

Case studies, biographies, movies, and books about Black males and females overcoming challenges and succeeding in STEM are fundamental resources to use in lesson plans. Then Black students can aspire to become STEM professionals. CURRICULUM MODIFICATIONS. Courses must include Black males and females experiencing success in STEM.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 3, 2024

The money will mostly go toward staffing – directors, program managers, academic advisers, and peer mentors – and student resources, such as books, school supplies, and transportation, Wheelock said. It is in service of the foundation’s goal to expand access to liberal arts education, she said.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 28, 2024

Establish and maintain robust cross-sectoral partnerships with K-12, public housing, criminal justice, workforce development boards, and public health agencies to help lifelong learners access college however and whenever they need it. At community college campuses, blue books, scantrons, and pencils would be free to all students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Across states like South Carolina to Florida , local school boards are actively involved in banning books, removing school leaders committed to equity, and imposing limitations on classroom teachers, preventing them from teaching an accurate and honest portrayal of the United States' history.

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