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Q&A: UNCF's Ed Smith-Lewis on the UNITE Convening and HBCU Transformation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

They needed long-term, data-driven, institutionally customized strategies to build financial resilience, promote academic innovation, and drive student success models that work for their institutions. It brings together presidents, provosts, faculty, funders, policymakers, and industry leaders to address big questions facing HBCUs.

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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He was so successful, in fact, that by the time he graduated from high school, Williams had achieved access to the same country club that barred him due to his race. Williams found great success in business, but at the same time, felt the effects of imposter syndrome. Everyone didn’t feel that way.” Dr. Dereck J. Rovaris, Sr.,

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Male Resource Centers Promote Success Among Men of Color

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The African American Male Education Network and Development, also known as A²MEND, is led by African American male educators who work for institutional change within California’s community college system to increase the success of African American male students. The center provides peer mentorship as well as faculty mentorship.

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Dr. Kim Cassidy to Step Down as President of Bryn Mawr College in 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“I believe that leadership renewal is crucial to the long-term, strategic success of any organization,” Cassidy wrote in a May 2 email to the campus community. “It In 1993, Cassidy joined Bryn Mawr faculty at the women’s college and served as provost for six years. It has been an honor to serve as president of Bryn Mawr.”

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Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents Double Back to Approve Republican Funding Deal, Agrees to Cut Diversity Efforts

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

However, many still view the decision as the school system selling out its students of color for state money, the Sentinel reported.

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Universities of Wisconsin Regents Reject Deal to Cut Diversity Efforts

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It’s clear the regents are deeply divided over this proposal, have immense concerns about this process and the difficult position they were put in, and are all committed to their charge—doing what’s best for our past, present, and future students, faculty, and staff, and the institutions that have defined our state for generations,” Evers said. “I

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Generation Hope Offers National Certification to Recognize Student Parent Support Efforts

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Generation Hope, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting student parents, has recently created a new three-year national certification to recognize and highlight institutions actively and effectively working towards success for this population. Several organizations can receive the seal.

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