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Dr. Kathy E. Johnson, University of New Orleans

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Johnson has more than 30 years of higher education experience as a faculty member, researcher and administrator. She is currently the president of the University of New Orleans.

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CUNY’s Black Male Initiative Marks 20 Years of Success Amid National DEI Pushbacks

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Black Male Initiative (BMI) officially began in 2005, when the New York City Council approved funding for BMI throughout the whole of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, 25 institutions in total. The program] was so impressive, it helped with retention and graduation, says James. As a student, [the program] did help.

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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff to Launch Scholarship Program as Part of Federal Agriculture Career Initiative

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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will be part of a federal initiative to recruit and retain underrepresented minority students in food and agriculture careers. The ability to afford tuition is a major factor impacting student enrollment, retention, and persistence to graduation.” Dr. Nina Lyon-Bennett As part of the U.S.

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How Pacific Lutheran University Rebuilt Peer Support Around Equity and Access

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Bridget Yaden from Pacific Lutheran University (PLU), the Knack team explored what it truly means to design student support that reflects the evolving needs of todays learners.

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Excelencia in Education Publishes Analysis about Today's Latino College Students

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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. colleges and universities, those of Mexican or Chicano descent constitute almost half (49%) of the population. Both schools are HSIs.

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The Impact of Virtual Care on College Students in Rural Communities

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Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU). Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). For rural students, college can be a key part of the response to the mental health crisis occurring at colleges and universities across the country. High Native-enrolling (nontribal) institutions. Public two-year colleges.