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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In his sophomore year of college, Williams had begun to struggle academically and financially, but the leadership and faculty at Xavier gave him the opportunity to continue his education. It’s not easy to do inclusive excellence work in higher education. which he is expects to defend in 2026 at New York University. Dr. Dereck J.

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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 An expert in psychology, she will return to being faculty in fall 2026 after a two-year sabbatical. It has been an honor to serve as president of Bryn Mawr.”

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Universities of Wisconsin Regents Reject Deal to Cut Diversity Efforts

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Wisconsin Republicans have demonstrated clear opposition against the Universities of Wisconsin’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. I will continue to work with Universities of Wisconsin leadership, the Regents, legislative leaders and governor on these important issues over the coming weeks and months.”

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Lifting As They Climb

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Like so many other scholarly associations founded in the United States, African Americans and other minorities remained invisible within the leadership ranks for years. In 2021, AERA’s leadership named Dr. Edmund W. The American Educational Research Association (AERA) was no exception. Dr. Maisha T.

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Medical Schools Embrace Efforts Post-Affirmative Action Decision

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Roughly half of the UC Davis School of Medicine’s class of 2026 represent minoritized populations. Dr. David Acosta, chief diversity and inclusion officer at the AAMC, says achievements like this in California and other states demonstrate how other medical school programs can continue to build diverse classes while complying with the law.

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Male Resource Centers Promote Success Among Men of Color

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“The resource centers serve as one-stops with many tailored supports that can help male students of color find a sense of purpose because it typically will include things like mentorship, academic support, career exploration, leadership development opportunities, and peer support networks,” says Jez.

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OER24 keynote resources – The future isn’t what it used to be: Open education at a crossroads

Catherine Cronin

Leverage resources Keep banging the OE drum Educate others in OE Advocate for open. Rebel against data and currency thieves. Hope is an act of resistance.