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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Albert, another Xavier alum, first got to know Williams when he would bring potential graduate students from Xavier to Louisiana State University, where she previously served as vice president for Equity, Diversity, and Community Outreach.

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The Art and Science of Higher Ed Leadership

The University Innovation Alliance

Grand Challenges teams have generated more than $20 million in funding and continue implementing education and community outreach throughout New Mexico. Co-Host: Bridget Burns , Executive Director, University Innovation Alliance Dr. Bridget Burns is the founding Executive Director of the University Innovation Alliance (UIA).

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Conway-Turner: From First-Gen Student to 43-Year Career Retirement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In addition to community outreach, Conway-Turner has endeavored to get the community involved with the university. They used simulations, and social scientists used Zoom, but some delays were unavoidable. Buffalo State is an anchor institution in the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU).

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