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University of Michigan President Dr. Santa Ono to Exit After Brief Tenure

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Ono's short-lived presidency began in October 2022 when he was appointed to replace Dr. Mark Schlissel, who was terminated after an investigation revealed an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate. They reflect a deep commitment to ensuring that Michigan's best days are still ahead."

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Taking Physics to the People - Dr. Christina Love

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Notably, as an astroparticle physicist, Love has joined the IceCube collaboration, giving her access to data from the worlds largest neutrino observatory. 2022-2025, received funding of $541,879 from the National Science Foundation over three years. Love also collaborated as co-P.I. Love was in a category of her own. Loves Ph.D.

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Kessler Collaborative Breaks Down Silos to Help First-Generation Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

What started as an innovative program to support limited-income and first-generation students at the University of Michigan in 2008 has since grown into a 16-institution collaborative program that has helped hundreds of first-generation students across the country find success in post-secondary education.

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Scholar-Activist Returns Home: Dr. Kala Burrell-Craft Named Dean of Grambling State's College of Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Burrell-Craft has a proven track record of fostering collaboration, promoting research, and prioritizing student success," said Walton.

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CSUCI Names Dr. Jessica Lavariega Monforti as New Provost

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2022, Lavariega Monforti participated in a Diverse sponsored webinar titled, "Survival Strategies for BIPOC Higher Ed Administrators." She is a past president of the Western Political Science Association and co-founder of the national Women of Color in Political Science Workshop.

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Focusing on Mental Health Challenges Facing Community College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We did a survey in spring 2022 with over 600 students on our campus, and students reported they feel anxious, they are constantly worried,” she said. His office collaborates with student government and clubs on campus to reach more students.

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A Scholar’s Fight for Community Power - Dr. Jonathan D. Gomez

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Right now, we have a wonderful collaboration with the Santa Clara County Public Defenders Office where we invite people who are system impactedwho have had experience with the criminal legal systemto share their stories and to re-story their lives with poetry. His 2022 essay, Wheres the Gig at?

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