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How Colleges Across the Nation are Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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In fact, some college leaders say that with the continued attack on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, now is the time more than ever to remember Kings contributions. After the election of 2016 we thought America needed an upgrade, said Rev. and this year is no different. Leadership Program and Gospel Choir.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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The needs of freshmen are also carefully considered, with INSPIRE (Incoming Student Program for Inclusion, Retention and Excellence) as well as student support programs like EOP (Educational Opportunity Program) and EXCEL, which create strong networks of support.

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Rhodes College Joins Initiative to Expand Access for Highly Talented Low-Income Students

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ATI, formed in 2016, comprises regional and flagship public institutions and leading private colleges and universities. Rhodes College joins the collective of 137 public and private colleges and universities nationwide who work collaboratively to expand access and opportunity for highly talented low- and moderate-income students.

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Workgroup Offers 13 Recommendations to Advance CSU Student Success

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Class of 2022 data revealed that only 48% of Black, first-year students who enrolled in the CSU in fall 2016 earned their degree in six years, according to the Black Student Success Workgroup Report. strategies to cultivate a systemwide infrastructure and inclusive campus climates. Dr. Thomas A.

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Seed Investments Fund 15 Research Collaborations Between Virginia Tech and Minority-Serving Institutions

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Each of the 15 projects is a partnership between a Virginia Tech faculty member and a HBCU or MSI colleague, funded by two-year Diversity and Inclusion Seed Investment grants of $10,000 a year to each team. Since launching in 2016, the program has grown, with its list of partner schools expanding and new Virginia Tech departments taking part.

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Native Son Propels Opportunities for Kentucky Students

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Aaron Thompson, president of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), participated in the Attaining College Excellence and Equity Summit put together by the U.S. percentage point increase in dual credit participation among low-income students from the 2016 senior class to the 2021 senior class.

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2023 Women's College Basketball Another Mile-Marker in Title IX

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Lynn Holzman This year for only the second time in the 41-year history of NCAA women’s basketball (the previous time was 2016), the NCAA Divisions II and III National Championships were decided at the Women’s Final Four site. The NCAA’s new constitution has principles on gender equity and diversity, equity and inclusion.” . …

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