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Lopez Named Accessibility Services Director at Hudson County Community College

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Danielle Lopez has been appointed the inaugural director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) for Accessibility Services at Hudson County Community College (HCCC). She will lead and support our accessibility and accommodation programs for students and employees.

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Rhodes College Joins Initiative to Expand Access for Highly Talented Low-Income Students

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Jennifer Collins “I am grateful to have the opportunity to engage with other colleges and universities dedicated to expanding access and opportunity,” said Rhodes College President Dr. Jennifer Collins. Rhodes College has announced its membership to the American Talent Initiative (ATI) collective.

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Setting the Tone in DEI, Accessibility Work

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Following up plans for educational access and equity with actions has become the hallmark of Grand Valley State University, which has a statewide presence in Michigan. Bernal, chief of staff to the president and vice president for inclusion and equity. After the death of George Floyd in 2020, Dr. Philomena V.

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Beyond Academia: Recognizing and Supporting Non-Academic Struggles of Ph.D. Students

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Accessible healthcare services, mental health counseling, and accommodations for individuals with chronic illnesses are essential components of a supportive academic environment, yet they remain elusive for many students. Changing academic culture to be more inclusive and accommodating necessitates bold and proactive steps.

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Industry and STEMM Leaders Convene for White House Summit

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The power of collaboration and the importance of building paths for others to follow were topics , front and center , during the 2024 White House Summit on STEMM Equity and Excellence. The alliance launched in 2022 at the first White House Summit on STEMM Equity and Excellence. Let's agree on what we're measuring.

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Natural Allies: How Diversity Leaders and Community Engagement Leaders Build Democracy Together

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Across the country, state legislators have been debating—and in several cases passing— legislation that censors teaching and learning, threatens academic freedom, and limits or eliminates diversity, equity, and inclusion offices and efforts both on and off campuses. Community engagement requires a holistic and campus-wide approach.

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Unleashing Economic Opportunity: Honoring the Legacy of the March on Washington

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s powerful "I Have a Dream" speech, we are called to reimagine a future where economic opportunity is accessible to all Americans. Through cutting-edge research, faculty and students can work collaboratively with industry partners to develop pioneering technologies and solutions. Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s