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Rhodes College Joins Initiative to Expand Access for Highly Talented Low-Income Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jennifer Collins “I am grateful to have the opportunity to engage with other colleges and universities dedicated to expanding access and opportunity,” said Rhodes College President Dr. Jennifer Collins. ATI, formed in 2016, comprises regional and flagship public institutions and leading private colleges and universities.

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Access Must be Front Burner for Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Students navigate housing and food insecurity, transportation issues, and other limitations to access. The purpose of community colleges is to increase access to higher education for the most vulnerable populations.” Dr. Everrett A. Guttman engaged with lawmakers and policy makers as a collective through CUNY.

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An Equity and Access Champion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Tenured: No (tenure track) Age: 32 Education: B.A., criminology, law & society, University of California, Irvine; M.S., counseling, University of Wisconsin-Madison; and Ph.D., Dr. Cristobal Salinas Jr.,

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Texas A&M University-San Antonio Receives Grant to Address Economic Issues and Tech Access for Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Texas A&M University-San Antonio has received a $3 million grant to address economic issues and expand technology access for its student population. Texas A&M University-San Antonio The money – in the form of a “Caminos Hacia el Éxito” (Pathways to Success) grant from the U.S.

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Radford University Low-Income Students Get Leg Up with $1.2M Grant

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Radford University Class of 2027 Radford University in Virginia has received a $1.2 We’re committed to affordability and access, to do everything we can to make sure every student has the opportunity to attend an institution of higher education, earn a degree, and be successful in taking their first steps into a career path.”

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Dr. Melissa Gilliam to Lead Boston University as Historic First

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Gilliam, a physician and higher education leader, will take on the mantle of president of Boston University, effective Jul. Dr. Melissa Gilliam Boston University Photography Gilliam, 58, is no stranger to firsts. in English literature from Yale University; an M.A And it just isn’t.” Gilliam holds a B.A.

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Building a Foundation that Positively Impacts Los Angeles

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

After more than four years as president of York College, City University of New York, in January 2024 she became the ninth president of California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA), the first woman to serve in the position. “I

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