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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Nichole Kang College campuses have made great strides in making mental health services available to students, but access remains a critical issue. When students come to us for food or other wellness services, were able to check in with them and begin the process of breaking down typical barriers to mental healthcare access.

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Alumni Influence to Facilitate Diversity Starts With a One-Dollar Donation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

To facilitate and sustain positive changes in the academy, influence and pressure from both internal and external sources are necessary. Harvey serves as Distinguished Scholar at the American Association for Access, Equity and Diversity in Washington, DC.

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Grassroots Push for Computer Science Education Gears Up

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For close to a year, I have been strategizing and working with Randy Raymond, a software engineer at Google, to make access to computer science education the new “Space Race” and create models that schools can scale to deliver instruction to students.

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$25M Foundation Grant Promotes Internships Among Humanities Majors

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

CCNY will establish a comprehensive humanities internship program that will enhance humanities students’ access to internship opportunities in the nonprofit and public sectors. The University of Missouri - Kansas City plans to launch the Mellon Humanities Internship program and institutionalize humanities students’ access to work experiences.

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Benedict College Joins Campaign to Eliminate Period Poverty

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Benedict College joined the campaign to eliminate period poverty by facilitating a "I Support My Sisters…PERIOD" special collection event. “As It's alarming to see how inadequate access to menstrual hygiene products affects women worldwide, leading to significant physical, mental, and emotional challenges,” she continued.

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Building a Thriving Workforce for Early Learning Through Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

However, the shortage of qualified professionals poses significant challenges, hindering access to quality early learning programs and impeding economic growth. Dr. Marcus Bright Access to high-quality early learning experiences is essential for children's cognitive, social, and emotional development.

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Yale Pledges $10M Toward HBCU Partnerships, Following Slavery Apology

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Yale University has pledged $10 million toward an initiative to strengthen its relationship with historically Black colleges and universities in the realm of research, teaching, and student access. Dr. Peter Salovey The initiative is part of a redress following Yale President Dr. Peter Salovey and Senior Trustee Josh Bekenstein’s Feb.