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Living Life Offline: Social Media Effects on the Success of Black College Students Amid Today’s Political Challenges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In the current political climate, where debates over systemic racism, diversity programs, and the state of free speech dominate on a national scale, these platforms can either empower or hinder the success and outcomes of students. While the challenges are significant, solutions are within reach.

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Study Reveals Civic Literacy Lacking Among Americans

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It found that more than 70% of Americans fail a basic civic literacy quiz on topics like the three branches of government and the number of Supreme Court justices. While Americans across backgrounds value civic participation in theory, we are sorely lacking in the basic knowledge that translates values into informed, engaged citizenship.”

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How Data Drives Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Data is critical for UNT’s student success as well, said Voight. UNT went through an entire process of strengthening their data infrastructure and building data literacy across their campus, so the right people have access to the right data to inform their decision making,” said Voight.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The path to higher education success has many obstacles and barriers for Latinos across the U.S. Brown, is to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. Santiago and Sarita E.

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Why Financial Literacy is the Bedrock of Student Success

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Yet, one critical skill is often overlookedfinancial literacy. Financial literacy is more than knowing what a credit card is or how interest rates work. It’s about empowering students to make informed decisions about their money and setting them up for long-term success.

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States Receive $179M Investment to Improve Literacy, Assessments

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Miguel Cardona Funding to the tune of $179 million in new grants is now available to help improve literacy and academic achievement nationwide, according to officials from the U.S. The new Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant is $149 million to be awarded to 23 states to advance effective, evidence-based literacy practices.

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Navigating Pathways to Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In my 30-year journey as a university president, I learned that successful leaders are not those who simply speak quickly, but rather those who learn to listen carefully and ask thoughtful questions. It’s about showing genuine care and respect for others, regardless of their backgrounds or beliefs. Arizona State University.

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