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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

But millions of Americans were hoping for student debt relief, as outlined in the forthcoming book The Student Debt Crisis: America's Moral Urgency written by Dr. Jamal Watson, a Diverse editor and professor and associate dean of graduate studies at Trinity Washington University. The book is scheduled to be released in September 2025.

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Black and Indian: Reconciling Dual Identities in Higher Education Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Beyond the countless Pow Wows we attended over the years, Mom insisted we read books on our culture, and even (without much success) attempted to teach us some of our tribal language. For the record, my failure to grasp even the rudiment of Quechan proves that I do much better with numbers than languages.

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A Poetic Path to Social Change - Thomas Kneeland

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Alongside classroom lessons that often tackle this issue, Mr. Kneeland maintains an active schedule participating in panels and workshops that challenge others to consider social justice. One of his most notable works is a 2023 book of poems, titled We Be Walkin Blackly in the Deep.

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A Poetic Path to Social Change - Thomas Kneeland

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Alongside classroom lessons that often tackle this issue, Mr. Kneeland maintains an active schedule participating in panels and workshops that challenge others to consider social justice. One of his most notable works is a 2023 book of poems, titled We Be Walkin Blackly in the Deep.

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ASALH to Host ‘African Americans in the Arts’ Conference

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

25-29 ASALH conference will feature a rich program of scholarly sessions, professional workshops, historical tours, a film festival, book signings, and many other events that illuminate the importance of the current struggle to own and control our own narrative. Flemming, a former president of ASALH, is scheduled to moderate a panel Sept.

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The Workload Fairy Tale

Cal Newport

Not everyone dropped an entire workday, but most participants reduced their schedule from forty hours to at most thirty-six hours a week of work. A big part of the answer, I’m convinced, is a key idea from my book, ​ Slow Productivity ​ : workload management. They’re astounding results! So why is everyone always so busy?

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Creating Diverse Pathways for the Next Generation of Doctors

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

During the spring semester of 2023, he maintained a rigorous study schedule, dedicating 2 to 3 hours each night to MCAT preparation. As summer approached, his commitment intensified; he devoted 8 to 10 hours daily to studying, attending prep classes, and utilizing various study tools like prep books and practice questions.

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