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Making Math More Equitable

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Using an interdisciplinary approach, Leyva’s research explores how interlocking systems of power, including racism and cisheteropatriarchy, impact classroom teaching and student support in undergraduate mathematics and STEM higher education. Ford envisions him having an impact on recruitment and retention.

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Pride in the Halls

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The goal was to bring new and exciting events and speakers that were accessible to students and to build awareness and provide some educational and engaging programming and resources that would offer a sense of community and belonging to our students,” says Roth. There is also still a lack of LGBTQ focused academic classes.”

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Report: More Women and Communities of Color in STEM Than in Past Years

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Diversity and STEM report provides objective, reliable data on where our nation has made progress towards access and equity in STEM education and careers, as well as where we must do more." population, the report found.

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Tribal Colleges and Universities Seek Greater Recognition and Funding

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“People [who work at TCUs] live out the values of the community, which are to be available, industrious, and to be solutions-oriented,” said Dr. Cheryl Crazy Bull, president and CEO of The American Indian College Fund, an organization promoting Native American access to higher education through scholarships and programmatic support.