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Taking Physics to the People - Dr. Christina Love

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While there were over 85 outstanding applicants, Dr. Love was in a category of her own. Notably, as an astroparticle physicist, Love has joined the IceCube collaboration, giving her access to data from the worlds largest neutrino observatory. Love also collaborated as co-P.I. Loves Ph.D.

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Building an Academic Space for Black Women Scholars

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It was difficult for us to collaborate, present together, and align our thought processes at first, but we recognized the value in working together, said Saffold, who is currently an assistant professor of African American literature at the University of Delaware. From the start, BWSA sought collaboration rather than competition.

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Sacramento State Creates Native American College

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The Sacramento State Native American College is more than an academic institution; it is a space of belonging, empowerment, and collaboration,” Reed said. “We Students who want to become part of the Sacramento State Native American College can apply after being accepted into Sacramento State through CSU’s general application process.

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Building a Foundation that Positively Impacts Los Angeles

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The California State University system is piloting direct admissions, in which students will not have to go through the traditional admission application process. I am looking for leaders who are dynamic and courageous and know how to embrace collaboration and communication,” says Eanes. “We

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How Maricopa Community Colleges are Leading with Workforce-aligned Bachelor’s Degrees

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By partnering with Intel, our curriculum prepares students for real-world application. As more two-year colleges begin implementing bachelors degrees, I encourage their leaders to collaborate with Maricopa Community Colleges. This Fall, Chandler-Gilbert Community College makes history as one of only three community colleges in the U.S.

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They are Ready! Transforming the Narrative to Engage Black Males in Educational Settings

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The recommendations that follow are applicable to Black males in P-12 schools and postsecondary institutions! Collaborate. Center their voices. Give Black boys and young men the agency to discuss their feelings, needs, and views on their concerns and issues. Sharing how they feel can be cathartic, a release to move forward.

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Southwestern Law School, Los Angeles LGBT Center to Launch Legal Lifeline

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Tess Feldman Southwestern Law School is collaborating with the Los Angeles LGBT Center in launching the Asylum Law Clinic to better equip future lawyers in providing legal support to asylum seekers in the LGBTQIA+ community. Our curriculum emphasizes both the knowledge and compassion needed for impactful legal representation and advocacy."