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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

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When Jenkins arrived, the university faced a challenging 52 percent retention rate. Dr. Anthony Jenkins Weve been able to move our retention to 74 percent, which puts us above the state average in Maryland for public institutions and puts us within the national average for public institutions, says Jenkins.

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Building a Foundation that Positively Impacts Los Angeles

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“I am looking for leaders who are dynamic and courageous and know how to embrace collaboration and communication,” says Eanes. “We Also, part of retention is having a measured and focused commitment to basic needs and mental health and wellness.

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HBCU Leaders Unite to Address Threats to Black Education

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Wallace, who shared innovative approaches to recruitment, retention, and campus transformation. Among the summit's highlights was a "Sister Presidents" panel featuring Clinton College President Dr. Archinya Ingram and Huston-Tillotson University President Dr. Melva K. Ingram described her institution's holistic support strategy.

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UNCF Launches Parent Advocacy Initiative to Address Teacher Diversity Crisis

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Research shows that Black teachers achieve the highest student retention rates in under-resourced schools and have lowered out-of-school suspensions by three times the national average. Parent advocate Elaine Wells, featured in the toolkit, captured the collaborative spirit of the initiative.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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Necessary support is provided through GANAS (Gaining Access ’AND Academic Success), an innovative access and retention program that serves community college transfer students. CSUSM gathers and analyzes disaggregated data pertaining to retention, unit completion and graduation.

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UW-Madison's Black Males in Engineering Video Series Wins Prestigious Telly Award 

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This collaboration brought together academic research expertise with professional video production skills to create compelling, impactful content. The recognition comes at a time when higher education institutions are increasingly focused on improving diversity and retention in STEM fields.

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UCLA Achieves AANAPISI Status

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The formal work of AANAPISI at UCLA is in its very early stages, but it builds upon a legacy of programs in many different units across the campus such as academic and student affairs, admissions, academic support and retention programs, and alumni affairs,” said Yoo.