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APRIL 4, 2025

Queens College is one of The City University of New Yorks 25 colleges. As the largest public urban university system in the nation, CUNY had a real opportunity to make a change. In 2023, CUNY s Board of Trustees charged the Universitys leadership including myself to fix the transfer system.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Collaborate. See them as a partner in co-creating interventions solutions that will help them thrive in educational institutions, particularly in P-12 and postsecondary schools and universities. Hines is Professor of Counseling in the College of Education and Human Development at George Mason University. Dr. Erik M.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Repollet Kean University opened Black History Month announcing the creation of a new Center for Africana Studies. This new center epitomizes the University’s commitment to equity and to serving our state, particularly our urban communities,” said Kean President Dr. Lamont O. All young people deserve to know their past.

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APRIL 4, 2023

The City University of New York’s (CUNY) Graduate Center has announced its 65 Black, Race, and Ethnic Studies (BRES) Fellows. Faculty fellows get $2,000 stipends for research and curriculum development projects. The full list of those selected can be found here.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

To earn the Seal of Excelencia a college or university must demonstrate an intentional, institutional focus on advancing Latino student success by aligning data and practice. Colleges and universities that have received the Seal of Excelencia enroll 17% of Latino students in the U.S. and graduate 19%.

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AUGUST 27, 2024

The potential for colleges and universities to produce more STEM graduates directly influences long-term workforce development. Bridging the gap in access to digital tools, skills training, and a cutting-edge curriculum is essential for empowering underrepresented groups to participate in the tech landscape.

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JULY 29, 2024

Young will serve as director of the new Center for African and African American Studies at Florida A&M University. The funding supports faculty and student fellowship programs, undergraduate and graduate student research, learning communities for curriculum development and course enhancements, and cultural programming.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Emory University and the College of the Muscogee Nation (CMN) in Oklahoma have partnered and received $2.4 Monte Randall This partnership aims to create collaborative learning communities and research initiatives connecting the two campuses, with the money going towards supporting CMN’s transition from a two-year to a four-year institution.

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JANUARY 4, 2024

Two major New York state universities are collaborating with a teacher-run organization seeking to teach communities and students about civil resistance in local history, creating an online platform to display the organization’s curricula and local resistance efforts. The Rochester region is consistently one of the U.S.’s

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Dr. Valerie Paley Through a partnership with the City University of New York’s School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS), New-York Historical has been teaching CUNY students the ins and outs of museum operations via a graduate degree in Museum Studies program. “And

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 11, 2024

Expanding access to high-value industry-recognized credentials within the realm of higher education is a vital step toward addressing the trend of people exiting colleges and universities without a degree. A recent article in Diverse: Issues In Higher Education highlighted that “there are still 36.8

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MARCH 4, 2024

Richard “Biff” Williams has been appointed president of Missouri State University. Williams possesses the qualifications and experience necessary to ensure the university continues to thrive and build on its strong foundation,” said Parman. Williams served as president of Utah Tech University.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2024

AACTE officials said that this year’s theme, “Ascending New Heights: Propelling the Profession into the Future,” aligns with the association’s vision and mission “to revolutionize education for all learners by elevation education and educator preparation through research, professional practice, advocacy, and collaboration.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 12, 2023

Jackson, dean of the College of Education at Michigan State University and Dr. Chance W. Lewis, the Carol Grotnes Belk Distinguished Professor of Urban Education and director of The Urban Education Collaborative at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Bonner II of Prairie View A&M University, Dr. Krystal L.

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APRIL 20, 2023

Federal support, funding opportunities, and advice were the topics of discussion at a Virginia Union University (VUU) webinar about STEM research at Historically Black colleges and Universities (HBCUs). At Tuskegee University, they're conducting integrated STEM research and makerspaces. Dr. James L. Dr. James L.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2023

These positions wield significant influence over local education budgets, curriculum decisions, and the hiring and firing of school leaders. Collaborative and widespread efforts are necessary to combat these challenges effectively. That reality must be changed today, given the immense power local school boards hold.

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DECEMBER 11, 2024

These institutions are often gateways to upward mobility, offering access to quality education at a fraction of the cost of universities. Yet, despite these statistics, myths such as if you want knowledge, dont just go to a community college, a comment made during commencement speech at a university this summer persist.

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APRIL 24, 2023

Previously, he was superintendent of Alleghany County Schools; assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction for Lee County Schools; and an elementary principal and assistant principal in Union County Schools.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

After years of steady increases, internationalization at colleges and universities slipped backwards during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report released Thursday by the American Counc il on Education (ACE). Although the pandemic limited mobility, the report found that universities adapted.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

Alex Red Corn Title: Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Kansas State University College of Education. education, University of Kansas; M.S., education, University of Kansas; and Ed.D., Age: 39 Education: B.S., Mercer, Kansas State Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty members: “Be patient, but persistent.

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MAY 10, 2023

in mechanical engineering from Michigan Technological University, his master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla and his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from The Ohio State University, Lim entered the private sector as an engineer at Structural Dynamics Research Corporation.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC), an organization made up of four historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), is planning to launch a new institute in an effort to increase the number of engineers from underrepresented communities, using a $1.5 million investment from the A. James & Alice B.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Massasoit Community College is officially offering a Black Studies curriculum. That’s when student responses to a survey about the need for a culturally diverse curriculum prompted the creation of two courses related to the Black experience in film and music, says Dr. Carine Sauvignon, executive dean for Massasoit’s Canton campus.

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AUGUST 20, 2023

Bright By assisting with putting the following seven measures in place, colleges and universities can help to open pathways to entrepreneurship, accelerate workforce participation in emerging industries, and advance economic opportunity: 1. Dr. Marcus A.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, president emeritus of the University of Maryland Baltimore County, aptly says, “By understanding human behavior and our values, we develop a moral compass that can guide our decision-making. This article serves as both a personal narrative and a broader examination of the evolving landscape of higher education.

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AUGUST 30, 2024

When my (former) husband, a university dean, would accompany me to meetings, I still felt outnumbered and on the defense. Whether intentional or unintentional, the lack of or inadequate collaborations have negative consequences for Black and other marginalized students. Ford’, I was never called such. Imagine that. Dr. Donna Y.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

As a generation that puts everything on social media, pictures of these poor living conditions can easily become public knowledge, and cause the exact kind of virality that keeps university administrators up at night. Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), unfortunately, appear to be suffering the most.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2022

That's been a requirement for Lewis, the Carol Grotnes Belk Distinguished Professor of Urban Education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and the executive director of the university's Urban Education Collaborative, the convener of the conference which first launched in 2014. Dr. Chance W. Lewis, and Drs.

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JULY 5, 2023

Stories about diversity professionals doing vital work to support the strategic mission of colleges and universities and create a better future for us all. We see examples across the country of campuses creating new collaborative structures that bring together these essential professionals.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Economically developed countries have created a “triple helix” of collaboration between academia, government, and industry, according to panelist Dr. Vincent Idemyor, a professor at the University of Port Harcourt. We do not need to deceive ourselves,” he said, telling of universities that lacked 24-hour electricity.

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MAY 29, 2024

By extending curriculum and courses to include the option of attaining industry-recognized credentials, colleges and universities can equip students with the tools needed to thrive in the green economy.

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OCTOBER 22, 2022

Martinez is a graduate of Howard University. Recently, Martinez collaborated and implemented three major initiatives related to ongoing training in engineering. She is co-author of numerous publications on topics ranging from geriatric cardiology to curriculum development.

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DECEMBER 6, 2024

Then, well discuss key factors to consider when comparing programs, such as curriculum, resources, and major-specific opportunities. Youll want to consider your majors curriculum, school-wide requirements, and opportunities to customize your program. Well review what college majors are, including some of the best options available.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The University of Washington (UW) and Google have announced a $400,000 gift from the tech giant that will go towards efforts to diversify the field of K-12 computer science education. This focus is part of what drew Google to the program. “ The program stands out because of the uniqueness of the curriculum.

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JANUARY 8, 2025

Title :Assistant Dean for Student Vitality & Career Development and Director of Student Affairs Tenured: No Age: 38 Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing University of Virginia; MBA in Business Administration, Averett University; Ph.D

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OCTOBER 15, 2024

Baccalaureate Level The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) Washington State University (Pullman, WA) The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) is a federal program established in 1972 to help students from migrant and seasonal farmworking backgrounds obtain a college education. are Hispanic. are Hispanic.

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MARCH 28, 2024

In collaboration with the Los Angeles County Food Bank, Compton College offers a mobile food pantry. After he graduated from UC Santa Cruz, Curry landed a job at University of California Irvine’s Center for Educational Partnerships, doing outreach at Compton Unified School District, helping students go to college.

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