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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Minnesota Office of Higher Education is projecting that 2,000 students will benefit from this program during the 2024-25 academic year. The Metro-Wide American Indian Graduation Celebration facilitates conversations between tribal colleges and four-year institutions. It’s a game changer for many of our students,” she notes.

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Why Higher Ed Should Advocate for Universal Early Learning Coverage in the 2024 Election

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Moreover, accessibility to quality childcare not only empowers parents to pursue career advancements , but it also facilitates opportunities for educational and vocational skill development. Consequently, disruptions within the childcare and early learning landscape translate into missed prospects for both children and parents.

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Five Questions That College Leaders Should Be Asking to Improve Student Success in 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

College leaders serious about improving student success and graduating the learners who enroll in their institutions should ask themselves these five questions as we head into 2024: Do we have programs that work for someone living day to day? Many adult learners must prioritize earning a living and caring for their families.

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Uplifting BIPOC-Centered Mental Health Research With the 2024 Emerging Scholars

Active Minds

Active Minds is proud to introduce our 2024 Emerging Scholars Fellows! Active Minds is excited to be able to facilitate change by supporting our fellows through funding, mentorship, and amplification. Learn more about the fellowship, as well as our 2024 Emerging Scholars, here.

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Ariella Robbins, Villanova University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Ariella Robbins is Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Villanova University, a post she has held since November 2024. Robbins also established Employee Resource Groups to provide support and engagement to faculty and staff.

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Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars Winner Goes First Round to the Arizona Cardinals

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Darius Robinson Darius Robinson was a first-round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft. The defensive lineman, from the University of Missouri, was named the 2024 Arthur Ashe Jr. The foundation facilitates a back-to-school drive for local children and a fundraiser that helps support two local families with a “happy holiday.”

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The Emergence of University of Miami Quarterback Cam Ward Provides Lessons About Systems

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Before the 2024 season, Ward emerged as the most sought-after quarterback in college football’s transfer portal, a mechanism created in 2018 that allowed student-athletes to switch schools and compete immediately without the previous requirement of sitting out a season.