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

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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. Under the guidance and visionary leadership of our current President and CEO, Dr. Michael Lomax , ICB officially launched in 2006.

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

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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. β€œIt 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

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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.” UW Board of Regents Member Angela Adams The regents’ decision – a close 9-8 vote – came during an Dec. 9 emergency meeting after school leaders had agreed on Dec.

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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

By acquiescing, the UW system will have to halt or end several diversity efforts, including freezing the total number of jobs through 2026 with some exceptions; move more than 40 people in diversity positions to student success roles; remove diversity statements from the student application process; and end a diversity-focused UW-Madison hiring program. (..)

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Young Doctors Project Hosts 11th Annual White Coat Ceremony: β€œI kept him alive long enough for him to have a chance to live.”

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from the Young Doctors DC Class of 2026, proudly stands beside his supportive mother, Christine St. A Southeast D.C. A promising graduate, Phillip St. Nonetheless, recognizing painful inequalities was only one part of Sunday’s ceremony. ” appeared first on Council for Opportunity in Education.

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Council for Opportunity in Education Condemns President Trump’s Proposal to Eliminate Federal TRIO Programs 

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Hamm President Trumps newly released 2026 budget proposes the complete elimination of the Federal TRIO Programs, which have helped millions of low-income, first-generation students – including veterans, adult learners, and students with disabilities – succeed in higher education for over 60 years. WASHINGTON, D.C.

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