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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Rather than accepting this as inevitable, his administration launched a comprehensive analysis of student data, policies, and practices. By taking a careful look at course offerings and degree pathways, the administration has streamlined the road to graduation.

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Dr. Lester McCorn Selected to Lead Paine College

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McCorn is scheduled to take the helm of Paine College in January. I relish the opportunity to collaborate with Paine College's trustees, administrators, alumni, students, faculty, stakeholders, and civic and business leaders to realize our vision for higher education excellence."

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Department of Education Resumes Federal Student Loan Collections After Four-Year Pause

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

She criticized the previous administration for misleading borrowers and attempting to implement "illegal loan forgiveness schemes." The book is scheduled to be released in September 2025. The Department will restart the Treasury Offset Program next week and plans to begin administrative wage garnishment later this summer.

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Honoring Excellence in Urban Teaching

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As a Black woman, I love that so many of my kids look like me,” said Thompson, who adds that the parents, the school administrators and the other teachers have cultivated a family-like atmosphere at the school and have been a champion for her success. At 25, Thompson is already making a difference.

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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Removing barriers for students to use mental health services is one of the most important goals of college administrations today particularly for students of color and diverse backgrounds. Students can talk to a licensed provider any time of the day and can receive traditional scheduled counseling and psychiatry support.

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Breaking Barriers: Dr. Charles Lee Isbell Jr. Brings Vision for Inclusive Excellence to Illinois

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It marks the arrival of a scholar-administrator whose career has been defined by his efforts to democratize technology education and create pathways for underrepresented students in computing and artificial intelligence. Charles Lee Isbell Jr.

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Westmoreland County Community College Names Dr. Kristin Mallory as New President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A seasoned education leader with extensive experience in academic administration, college officials say that Mallory brings a proven track record of enhancing student success and developing workforce programs.