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What Dr. Ibram Kendi’s Appointment to Howard Means for HBCUs—and Black Scholarship

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His tough and controversial leadership decisions, set against a backdrop of the university's retreat from diversity efforts, led to a 2023 investigation into the center's finances and culture. With Kendi's departure comes news that the center's charter was not renewed and is now set to close. He added, "I can't wait to get started."

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Parnell Named President of NASPA — Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education

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Amelia Parnell, vice president for research and policy at NASPA — Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education was named the organization’s president. From 2005 through 2012, she served as education policy analyst for the Florida Legislature. “Dr.

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Making Equity a Priority

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On this January day, Curry — who grew up just a short distance from the college — greets the groundworkers and buttonholes administrative staff about the latest developments taking place across campus. Equity Avengers came to be through leadership and relationship-building, says Luster, who is now president and CEO of Luster Higher Ed Group.

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Xavier Mourns Former Administrator, Civil Rights Champion Sybil Haydel Morial

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“We remember her generous life and legacy and the deep, lasting connections that she and her family have maintained with Xavier University of Louisiana over many decades; we are inspired by her activism, leadership, steadfastness, and commitment to serve.”

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The Black Woman’s Burden: Battling Inertia in Higher Ed

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Dr. Felecia Commodore is an associate professor in the department of educational foundations and leadership at Old Dominion University. Fries-Britt, her mentor, was at first reluctant to step into the role as she was just beginning her transition from administration to faculty.

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How to Cover the Cost of Policy Seminar

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Policy Seminar starts with hands-on professional development at Sunday’s Leadership Summit for College Opportunity Professionals. Galvez is the senior director of TRIO pre-university programs at California Lutheran University , a position he has held since 2005. . Department of Education. Increase for TRIO for FY 2023.

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2022: Year in Review

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Biden Administration U.S. The Biden-Harris administration anticipated that the debt forgiveness would impact 95% of student loan borrowers, or about 43 million people. In 2005, the publication broadened its focus, becoming Diverse: Issues In Higher Education. Some good news came in late summer as U.S.