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AB 705: Bold Policy, Implications for Equitable Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jason, a research participant in a study examining success strategies for Black males thriving in STEM programs at community colleges, articulated a concern that AB 705 has established a barrier that “only well-prepared Black males can surmount.” Collaboration becomes a lifeline in leading the implementation of AB 705.

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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Since taking the helm in 2020, Jenkins has orchestrated a data-driven renaissance that has revolutionized student success rates and institutional effectiveness. The introduction of the Fannie Jackson Coppin Scholars program has been another game-changer in student success.

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Dr. Lester McCorn Selected to Lead Paine College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

McCorn is a proven leader who has demonstrated a clear and concise vision for institutional change, while identifying and executing a comprehensive plan designed to achieve successful student outcomes,” said Michael Thurmond, Chairman of the Paine College Board of Trustees.

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Racialized Agency as a Buffer for K-16 Black Students in STEM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

faculty, staff, and administrators) are highly underrepresented, which is a crisis. Courses must include Black males and females experiencing success in STEM. When Black females and males are assigned to mentors, they get priceless opportunities to hear about challenges, stories of resilience - a successful Black STEM professional.

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Scholar-Activist Returns Home: Dr. Kala Burrell-Craft Named Dean of Grambling State's College of Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Burrell-Craft has a proven track record of fostering collaboration, promoting research, and prioritizing student success," said Walton. She was also recognized with the 2024 Early Career Award from the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education.

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Providing Tuition Assistance to Native American Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The second goal of the program is to help build a community and culture at the institution that is attractive to prospective Native staff, faculty, and students. The second goal of the program is to help build a community and culture at the institution that is attractive to prospective Native staff, faculty, and students. “As

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Q&A: UNCF's Ed Smith-Lewis on the UNITE Convening and HBCU Transformation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

They needed long-term, data-driven, institutionally customized strategies to build financial resilience, promote academic innovation, and drive student success models that work for their institutions. It brings together presidents, provosts, faculty, funders, policymakers, and industry leaders to address big questions facing HBCUs.