Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

There are 31 different BMI programs, but each has the same overall goals: increase the enrollment and matriculation, retention, GPA, and graduation rate of underrepresented students. The program] was so impressive, it helped with retention and graduation, says James. As a student, [the program] did help.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2025

Johnson has more than 30 years of higher education experience as a faculty member, researcher and administrator. Previously, she joined the IUPUI faculty in 1993 and ascended through the ranks as a department chair, dean and associate vice chancellor for undergraduate education, prior to her role as chief academic officer.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

“The funding from this grant will enable students at these two universities to pursue an undergraduate education in food, agricultural, human sciences and related programs without the stress of tuition coverage,” saidLyon- Bennett, assistant dean for academics for the UAPB School of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Human Sciences.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 9, 2024

Latinos in Higher Education: 2024 Compilation of Fast Facts was authored by Dr. Deborah Santiago, co-founder and CEO of Excelencia , and research analysts Dr. Cassandra Arroyo and Lily Cuellarsola. As of Fall 2021, Latino males made up 40% of Latino undergrads with Latinas making up the rest.

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Knack

APRIL 9, 2025

As Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education, Yaden co-leads PLUs retention and progression task forcea group that examines how students are doing and how the university can better support their success. That work ultimately led her to Knack.

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Timely MD

JULY 6, 2022

How can rural-serving institutions (RSIs) of higher education close the mental health support gap? Identifying rural-serving higher education institutions RSIs play a vital role in supporting educational opportunities, social development, and the well-being of rural residents, and communities.

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