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Southern University Launches Academy to Diversify K-12 Leadership Pipeline

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

"Our goal is to not only prepare skilled leaders for the superintendency, but also to help increase the diversity of those leaders, which is vital for creating equitable, inclusive school systems nationwide," said Southern University A&M College Chancellor John K. The benefits are far-reaching."

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LGBTQ Leaders in Higher Education: Building Bridges and Breaking Barriers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jim Berg has transformed from a small network of college presidents into a comprehensive professional development organization supporting leaders at all levels of higher education. As the association navigates an increasingly challenging political landscape, its mission to cultivate inclusive leadership has never been more vital.

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Community College Student Leaders Selected for Prestigious DREAM Scholars Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There, they will share their educational journeys and provide valuable insights on supporting today's community college students while participating in dedicated leadership development activities. Carpenter, ATD's director of equitable programming and inclusive learning.

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Leading with Purpose: AABHE’s President Charts Path for Black Excellence

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Founded in 2006, AABHE empowers Black educators, administrators, and scholars through leadership development, networking opportunities, and advocacy for inclusive policies.

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The Architect of Change 

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DeQuan Smith-Murry is a strategic innovator and visionary leader in medical education who consistently identifies and addresses operational, administrative, and educational barriers that impede student success,” says Aise Cannon, Access Manager at Morehouse School of Medicine’s Office of Inclusive Learning and Accessibility Services, or OILAS.

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2025 NAIS Thrive: Elevating the Future of Independent Schools

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Attendees engaging in meaningful conversations about enrollment trends, financial sustainability, leadership development, and the private K-12 family school experience. Leadership development and faculty retention were also central themes, with speakers sharing best practices for cultivating strong, sustainable school communities.

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TRIO Future Leaders Summit Ignites Passion and Purpose in First-Generation Students Nationwide

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In a week that blended policy immersion, leadership development, and the power of personal testimony, the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) hosted its first-ever TRIO Future Leaders Summit (TFLS) , an initiative that brought 30 TRIO students from across the United States and its territories to the nation’s capital from April 13–17.