Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2024

“By codifying the program, it gives institutions something to look forward to annually as a source that they may be able to tap, assuming they qualify, for much needed resources,” said Kelly Leon, vice president of communications and government relations for the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 8, 2024

Montclair State University The energetic, clear sounds of bomba drums called the room to attention as window screens lowered to shield the audience from the bright blue sky and Manhattan skyline. I came for the opportunity,” said Kash Shahzaman, a 17-year-old from Ewing High School in Ewing, NJ, near Trenton. “I

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Active Minds

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

To me, as an immigrant, queer Latina, it is important to understand all of the factors that have played into my mental well-being. I had no direction, only my drive to be part of the mental health advocacy world. Our Your Voice Is Your Power team will be hosting a virtual workshop on coping during the holidays on Nov.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

When Imperial Valley College (IVC) conducted a student survey seven years ago, they discovered over 200 students experiencing food and housing insecurity. In the summertime, it can be well over 125 degrees—[living out of your car] is not sustainable.” Angelica Suarez, president of Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 15, 2024

I didn’t have enough money at that time to become a subscriber, so I would either sit and read the magazine wherever I found it, or I would take it, read it from cover-to-cover, and then return it to its rightful owner. I was 19 when I first touched the pages of Black Issues ; later this year, I will be 49. higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 13, 2023

The Unapologetically Free virtual conference featured talks about the Black college experience, the process of grieving loss, and knowing when to seek mental health assistance. Dr. Meag-gan O'Reilly The two-day event – hosted by United Negro College Fund (UNCF), the Steve Fund, and Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Apr.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 23, 2023

Recently, I was a finalist for a job opportunity and was asked “how do you plan on [re]engaging the college community”? My response included a statement that if offered the job, I would be willing to get into a dunk tank, sell tickets for student scholarships, and challenge my colleagues to join me in the activity.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 20, 2023

It is apparent to me the dark circles reflect the shadows in the night, having taught class the night before and arriving home a little past 10:30 pm. Over the past few weeks, we suddenly and unexpectedly lost two Black female college presidents. Montague, President of Volunteer State Community College in Tennessee, and JoAnne E.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

And it is for this dedicated, consistent, long-standing work that the All of Us Research Program from University of Arizona and Banner Health honored Carbajal, naming her the September/October Arizona Health Champion during National Hispanic Heritage Month this year. Do you give them the medical information and then walk away?

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Meet Cooper Sago, a transfer student from Desloge, MO! Cooper transferred to Missouri State University from Mineral Area College. He now lives in Springfield, so I was able to have a family connection while living 3 hours away from home.” Open yourself up, talk with people, and try to make friends.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Associate Engineering Program at Wright College (EPW) Part of the City Colleges of Chicago, Wright College is home to an engineering cohort program that has grown from nine students at its inception to 550 today. million research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

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Counselors' Corner

DECEMBER 6, 2023

As you get ready for break, here are a few gentle reminders: Finishing college applications Some of you are planning on using part of break to complete your college applications. If you think you can produce your best work, complete your college applications before break. Let me just say you want to be careful here.

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Counselors' Corner

APRIL 24, 2024

Years and years—and years—of chauffeuring kids here and there created a portal into their lives college doesn’t offer. In a way, that’s good; kids aren’t raised to be perpetually dependent. On the other hand, it’s wise to want to be there when their reality of adulthood is less than their vision of what it’s supposed to be.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 9, 2023

are often told by high school counselors and colleges that they do not have many options for higher education. Despite these barriers, undocumented students are finding opportunities to pursue a college education through individual resourcefulness, ambition, targeted scholarships, and more welcoming institutional policies.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Morgan State University, the largest of Maryland’s four historically Black colleges and universities, is thriving. The long-running lawsuit between Maryland’s HBCUs and the state was finally settled, and Morgan State received its first appropriation from those funds on July 1, 2022, amounting to $15.1 Enrollment is strong.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

It became the first tribal college and university, or TCU, to offer a Ph.D. is not just about learning, reading, or writing Navajo, it’s really preparing [its students] with tools so that they will be efficient in designing their research studies, conducting research, and finding solutions to some of the challenges that we have,” says Guy.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

On January 7, 2021, my Mom, Vanessa Bright, suffered a stroke in the kitchen of her home while my Dad and I were there. She expressed confusion and tremendous frustration with regards to the way that she was being treated. She passed away that next morning on January 17, 2021. to 1:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Because several minoritized professors are being hired at once, they are less likely to be tokenized and burdened with extra diversity, equity, and inclusion work. Bridget Kelly, an associate professor and student affairs & diversity officer at the University of Maryland’s College of Education. Dr. Candace N.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 13, 2023

Earlier this summer, Dr. Yohuru Williams and his wife were enjoying what was supposed to be a routine ride on the New Jersey Turnpike. Where was he coming from? It’s in the trunk, where else would it be?” His wife was in the passenger’s seat on a zoom call. “I I said it’s a rental vehicle, let me get the registration for you.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2023

This is why we really can’t be doing enough to recruit underrepresented groups to medicine, and why the recent Supreme Court decision really sets us back, while we are already behind.” The vast majority (63.9%) are white, followed by Asian Americans at 20.6%, according to 2022 data from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).

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Active Minds

MAY 8, 2023

It dominates the online discourse, has found niches in countless industries, and has helped remove some of the stigmas around taking care of your well-being, whether it be through therapy, journaling, or even just resting. My community is the University of Maryland, College Park. What does “community care” mean to you?

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Scholarship America

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The holidays may be a time to take a break from school, but they’re prime time to apply for scholarships! Up to 50 Westlake Scholarships will be awarded — if you’re a high school senior or a community college student in Missouri, don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! and Nellie M.

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COE

JULY 25, 2023

” July 25, 2023 — by Brian Zhang Mychael Brown aspires to be either a cardiologist or an anesthesiologist. Another passenger had warned him to stay away. He says that it will be far from his last time.  To be in this space — it is uplifting,” said Christine St. and in media. ” For St.

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#RealCollege Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2021

COVID-19 had locked down the world for what seemed to be a never-ending epidemic and all I could think about was the confidence of my professors, reassuring students that we would be returning to campus after spring break just like any other year. Once home, I began an essay that was assigned before the madness had begun a week early.

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Timely MD

MARCH 7, 2024

Faculty and staff at colleges and universities have the second-highest burnout rate out of industry in the country, just behind K-12 workers, according to a recent Gallup Panel Workforce Study. And, what can be done to help the entire campus community be well and thrive? What’s driving higher than ever turnover?

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Counselors' Corner

JANUARY 24, 2024

Letters/emails/and texts to home (and parents) gives students a chance to think about what they’d like to take next year, and, with encouragement, explore some possibilities. Be sure to include any required courses, but be ready to still spend some time in the meeting focused on scheduling nuts and bolts. Group meetings?

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The Education Hub

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Schools and colleges play an important role in promoting and supporting the mental health and wellbeing of students through creating safe, calm and supportive learning environments. Student voice is key to schools and colleges having an effective approach to wellbeing and is part of our mental health guidance for schools and colleges.

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Timely MD

APRIL 11, 2024

For students at Albion College in Michigan, the nearest psychiatrist is 25 miles away. First, they must go through a lengthy intake process or referral process before being assigned a psychiatrist. Unfortunately, many are “screened out” and turned away. Director for Mental Health/Counseling at Albion College.

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Scholarship America

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

In today’s roundup of featured scholarships, we’re thrilled to highlight scholarships for aspiring skilled and technical tradespeople; STEM students in the state of Washington; and future engineers and computer scientists from historically underserved populations. In addition, you must have a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0

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Active Minds

JANUARY 31, 2023

Where are you from? I’m from Cleveland, Ohio, but I moved out to Maryland to go to school. Definitely any Studio Ghibli movie, but Spirited Away and Howl’s Moving Castle are my go-to’s. Who would be part of your dream concert? Where are you from? I am from Georgia by way of Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Timely MD

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

However, substance use among college students is associated with a variety of poor health and academic outcomes. Despite the normalization of substance use as part of college life, the Sober Curious movement and Dry January have students thinking critically about the benefits of abstinence, including a decreased risk for depression.

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BetterMynd

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

I was only a few weeks into my senior year of college when I thought that I was going to have to drop out. Why did I spend most of my waking hours locked away in my room, alone, just hoping things would suddenly go back to normal? Several more weeks passed and things only seemed to be getting worse. My GPA was solid.

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Counselors' Corner

MAY 24, 2023

Community colleges seem to be under siege once again. Community college faculty are reporting renewed efforts by college administrators to increase the number of students who leave with some kind of credential, preferably either a degree or a certificate. by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

MARCH 20, 2023

As the lunar calendar shifts back 10 days yearly, most of us will be spending this upcoming Ramadan away from home amidst the hecticness of the semester. As a Muslim college student, I’d like to offer up tips that I’ve found helpful in navigating the holy month at Hopkins! Ramadan is quickly approaching!

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Scholarship America

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

She stated, “Through empathy, humility, and a dedication to addressing taboo issues, I aspire to contribute to the well-being of individuals and communities, promote health equity, and create positive social change.” Like so many college students, Makayla faced an unprecedented experience over the last few years. Upsilon Mu Chapter.

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Timely MD

OCTOBER 12, 2023

With the compounding stress of politics, the pandemic, war abroad, violence, and tragedies at home, it’s no wonder mental health is suffering in America and rampantly among college students. Whether we’ve been directly impacted by trauma or disaster or we empathize with those who have, those emotions can be hard to work through.

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Counselors' Corner

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The first major college application deadline has come and gone, and you’re taking stock. It would be great if kids leapt out of their chairs and said “What a life changing suggestion! This means counselors can’t be in the work for the accolades. Be your own best client. Someone will be there. Fair enough.

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