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The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has announced steps it will take to comply with Senate Bill 129 affecting diversity, equity and inclusion programming on University of Alabama System campuses. UAB has shuttered its Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion among other changes to ensure compliance.

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JANUARY 29, 2024

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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OCTOBER 8, 2024

Four years later, a number of the nation’s most selective colleges and universities have announced they are going back to requiring standardized test scores from applicants. In an increasingly competitive higher education market, having a wide and inclusive funnel of applicants is crucial – especially for tuition-dependent institutions.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

At the University of Richmond, we have responded to these demands by developing programming in data analytics, data science and computational research. Gottwald Professor of Chemistry and Associate Provost for Academic Integration at the University of Richmond. Twenty-four students have gone on to professional schools (M.D.,

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JANUARY 18, 2024

The Fielding Graduate University community is mourning the death of Dr. Orlando L. The university noted contributions to be made in memory Taylor’s memory may be made to the Marie Fielder Center for Democracy, Leadership, and Education at Fielding. from the University of Michigan, where he earned its Distinguished Alumni Award.

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APRIL 20, 2023

The Texas Senate has approved a bill that would limit how state public universities can promote equitable access to higher education and foster campus diversity, The Texas Tribune reported. Brandon Creighton Senate Bill 17 – filed by Sen. Brandon Creighton – passed along party lines in a 19-12 vote Apr. Judith Zaffirini.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Following up plans for educational access and equity with actions has become the hallmark of Grand Valley State University, which has a statewide presence in Michigan. Bernal, chief of staff to the president and vice president for inclusion and equity. After the death of George Floyd in 2020, Dr. Philomena V.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2024

Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Fisheries, Animal, and Veterinary Sciences, University of Rhode Island Tenured: No Age: 36 Education: B.A., international affairs, University of Nevada, Reno; M.S., geography and environmental resources, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; and Ph.D., Are they young children?

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

University of Maryland campus, Memorial Chapel. The University of Maryland (UMD) has released its first report covering the history of their institution and its intersection with slavery, The 1856 Project – Reconstructing the Truth. This project is a counter to that.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) and the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) have jointly announced a network to give faculty and staff ways to improve student belonging and inclusion. The network will start early Spring 2023 – online pre-registration opens this week.

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OCTOBER 4, 2023

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. There she oversees all aspects of academic affairs, ranging from education to diversity and inclusion.

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JULY 1, 2024

Flinders has been named president of Frontier Nursing University. Flinders “I am proud and honored to accept the position of president of Frontier Nursing University,” said Flinders, who is an alum of Frontier. “I Flinders served as professor of nursing and associate provost for faculty affairs at Miami University (Ohio).

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

Faculty at California State University, the largest public university system in the U.S., They also want more manageable workloads for faculty, better access to breastfeeding stations and more gender-inclusive restrooms. It’s time to stop funneling tuition and taxpayer money into a top-heavy administration.”

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OCTOBER 2, 2024

NASA has awarded the University of Houston $1.2 million to grow diversity initiatives in STEM and aerospace-related engineering fields and address barriers to access and success for historically underserved and underrepresented students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

About seven years ago, Columbia University welcomed its first HBCU Fellowship cohort, allowing students who had graduated from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to pursue select master’s degrees in the university’s School of Professional Studies (SPS), all the while getting financial, career, and academic support.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 20, 2024

King around this time of the year, but I depart from that practice to speak directly to you, the Scholars, Leaders, Activists, Debaters, Vocalists, and Athletes of Wiley University. To be clear, the inability to value the magic produced by HBCUs like Wiley University should “DIE”! Dr. Herman J. Again, magic happens.

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JULY 26, 2024

As an educator and university president, I have seen firsthand the ADA’s transformative impact on our higher education systems — and how far we still must go before higher education is truly accessible and inclusive of learners from all backgrounds. Lisa Marsh Ryerson The number of students with disabilities at U.S.

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AUGUST 21, 2023

National University (NU) announced the launch of the Cause Research Institute (CRI), a new applied Research and Development arm that will coordinate research, scholarship, and other innovation efforts focused on social sector challenges, including education, health, human services, and criminal justice.

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AUGUST 7, 2024

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill highlighted the confusion that such messaging creates when, after their board of governors instituted a DEI ban, university officials voted to divert $2.3 million of previously designated funding to campus police instead. million of previously designated funding to campus police instead.

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JUNE 6, 2023

Monica Smith will become associate vice president for equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging for the University of Wisconsin system, effective June 12. Dr. Monica Smith Smith is currently the first vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for Augustana College.

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JANUARY 9, 2023

Many state policies block undocumented students from receiving in-state tuition — even if they completed their K-12 education there — and several states directly prohibit undocumented students from enrolling in many public universities. Does your university already have resources and policies directed toward undocumented students?

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OCTOBER 6, 2024

American universities have provided countless students with the opportunity to pursue their dreams, develop their talents, and improve their economic standing. These students also often lack access to adequate college counseling, making it more difficult to navigate the complex higher education landscape.

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JULY 25, 2024

This document, a roadmap for the next conservative presidential administration, frames diversity and inclusion efforts as a coordinated attack on American values, advocating for a radical restructuring of federal education policy that would have devastating consequences for historically underrepresented students.

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DECEMBER 8, 2024

This fundamental change reversed thinking about the equal protection clause under the 14th Amendment and galvanized states to reconsider their stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Expanding the definition of diversity to include diversity of opinion may elicit honest conversations and intentional/inclusive strategies.

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JUNE 6, 2024

Sacramento State’s recognition as a Black Serving Institution is a testament to the University’s dedication to promoting access and excellence for all students,” said Patrick Kennedy, chair of the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors and a Sacramento State alumnus.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Joy Gaston Gayles opened the 47th annual conference for the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) in Las Vegas with a call to disrupt the systemic oppression keeping marginalized populations from accessing higher education and burning out academics working toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. “If

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MAY 21, 2024

As diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts have come under attack, I wonder if higher education leaders shouldn’t begin to evolve the concept before policymakers strip away every tool we have to provide supports for students of color. Instead of focusing on inclusion, perhaps we should be talking about integration.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

She is chief of staff and chief operating officer for the University of Southern California Race and Equity Center, where she leads partnerships with corporations and educational organizations to illuminate, disrupt, and dismantle racism and inequities.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

To earn the Seal of Excelencia a college or university must demonstrate an intentional, institutional focus on advancing Latino student success by aligning data and practice. Colleges and universities that have received the Seal of Excelencia enroll 17% of Latino students in the U.S. and graduate 19%.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

A brand-new video series that highlights the diverse experiences of Black boys and men in the science, technology, engineering and mathematic (STEM) fields, has launched under the direction of a prominent researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Brian A. Burt is also a 2019 Diverse Emerging Scholar. “We

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Dr. Jack Thomas In my own journey, leading a campus with such diverse student representation has reinforced the importance of embracing diversity and fostering a culture of inclusivity. This article serves as both a personal narrative and a broader examination of the evolving landscape of higher education.

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JULY 9, 2024

These disparities are not just a matter of personal hardship but are indicative of systemic issues that need addressing to ensure equitable access to education for all. Although the government is looking to move in a different direction, colleges and universities must prioritize diversity and inclusion.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

We see how introductory courses like Calculus play a unique role as a gateway or barrier for racially minoritized students in terms of access to STEM majors and careers,” he says. “We One of Leyva’s active research projects is Transformative Inclusion in Postsecondary STEM (TIPS). mathematics, Rutgers University; Ed.M.,

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NOVEMBER 6, 2024

I didn’t understand why everybody didn’t have access. And I was determined to have access,” says Williams. Williams’s parents had met during their time at Southern and A&M College, a historically Black college and university (HBCU) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Tapping into access became a deliberate decision.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Kristina Londy Kristina Londy has been named director of student success and inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility at MiraCosta College in Oceanside, California.

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JANUARY 4, 2024

As a member of the TMCF board for the past 16 years and an HBCU [Hampton University] alum, I’ve experienced first-hand the pivotal role we play in nurturing future leaders & providing access,” said Oden. Oden holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from James Madison University and an MBA from Hampton University.

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APRIL 4, 2024

Dual enrollment agreements should include strategies for increasing the inclusivity of dual enrollment programs. The programs offer access to hundreds of occupations in high-growth and emerging industries. The program also provided important access for older adults. Georgetown University, Center on Education & the Workforce.

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