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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In his sophomore year of college, Williams had begun to struggle academically and financially, but the leadership and faculty at Xavier gave him the opportunity to continue his education. Applications from under-represented students increased by 10% during his first academic year. Dr. Dereck J. Rovaris, Sr.,

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Exploring the Roots of Racial Bias

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

developmental psychology and education, University of Toronto Career mentors: Dr. Kang Lee, University of Toronto, and Dr. Mahzarin Banaji, Harvard University Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty members: “Align your time with your priorities and avoid saying ‘yes’ on the spot." Real world application of her research is crucial to Qian.

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