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Reimagining Black Male Success in Education: Moving from Marginalization to Empowerment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It is imperative to view Black males as capable achievers whose success is indispensable to a healthy and diverse educational landscape (Goings et al., 2015; Harper & Davis, III, 2012). These experiences often lead to feelings of isolation and directly impact their confidence, mental health, and academic success.

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Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes Appointed President of California State University, Los Angeles

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I look forward to engaging and collaborating with Cal State LA’s talented students, staff and faculty to continue the institution’s journey to new heights in student success, research, scholarship and creative activity, and community engagement.” Clarke, Jr., chair of the Cal State LA Presidential Search Committee.

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

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Kevin Kruger, who has held the post since 2012. NASPA is well-positioned to advocate for student affairs professionals around the world and, by doing so, we can demonstrate our commitment to student success and the association’s vision for fulfilling the promise of higher education.

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Pushing to No Longer Keep Meredith College a ‘Best-Kept Secret’

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From 2012 to 2018, Meredith also carried out its largest fundraising campaign yet, raising more than $90 million. From the creation of advising and professional development programs to the construction and renovation of several campus facilities, Allen’s tenure has proven fruitful.

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Langston University President Dr. Kent J. Smith to Retire at End of Spring Semester

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Kent Smith “We appreciate Dr. Kent Smith’s unwavering commitment to Langston University since he became President in 2012,” said Jarold Callahan, chair of the Oklahoma A&M System Board of Regents. “As

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Native Son Propels Opportunities for Kentucky Students

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Thompson notes that students who participate in dual enrollment/credit — attending high school and a community college simultaneously — outperform other students when they get into college, but data showed there weren’t enough low-income and URM students entering that pipeline. His focus has not been strictly on people of color.

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Leaning Into Best Practices

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In 2018, when Dr. Tim Renick took on the role of senior vice president for student success at Georgia State University (GSU), the university’s demographics were rapidly changing. In 2012, he says he realized he could use modern technology to amplify the support structures and staff they did have in place.

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