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From Crisis to Solutions: Global Conference Charts New Course for Urban Education

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That local community outreach in the host country of the conference, Lewis added, is critically important. “We We want to leave a lasting impact,” he said. The issues in the U.S. are very similar to other places around the world.

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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

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Albert, another Xavier alum, first got to know Williams when he would bring potential graduate students from Xavier to Louisiana State University, where she previously served as vice president for Equity, Diversity, and Community Outreach.

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Dr. Toby S. Jenkins, University of South Carolina

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Jenkins other community outreach initiatives won awards from the President of the United States and the Governor of Maryland. At the University of Maryland, College Park she created sustainable inclusive excellence initiatives that have served students on that campus for over 20 years.

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Community Counts, Female Sport Scholar of the Year

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Ross’ care and concern for future generations has been evident in her extensive community outreach work. The goal of the prevention science program is to research and explore ways to prevent social issues such as health problems, substance abuse, violence and racism and help people, especially children, live healthier, safer lives.

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Community Counts, Female Sport Scholar of the Year

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Ross’ care and concern for future generations has been evident in her extensive community outreach work. The goal of the prevention science program is to research and explore ways to prevent social issues such as health problems, substance abuse, violence and racism and help people, especially children, live healthier, safer lives.

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Xavier University Makes History with First HBCU Varsity Rowing Program

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The program is led by Dr. Elizabeth Manley, a Xavier history professor and department chair, and Chlo Jobin from NORC's community outreach team.

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Madison Scott

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McPhee-McCuin said, “she has demonstrated her passion towards impacting children through the establishment of her own foundation, ‘I Am Madi Scott,’ that emphasizes creating community outreach initiatives for youth in her native Virgin Islands.”