Remove Collaboration Remove Inclusion Remove Scholarship
article thumbnail

From Small-Town Roots to National Honor: SC Native Receives State's Highest Award

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Moores influence extends far beyond his own accomplishment, said Jackson, who has known Moore since their days as graduate students and have collaborated with him on a number of initiatives and projects, including the International Colloquium on Black Males in Education.

article thumbnail

Paul Quinn College to Create an Innovative Housing Model and a Mixed-Use Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Having access to reliable, quality housing is an essential element for students so they can earn a degree, certification or improve their income and options long-term,” said Kristy Fercho, head of Diverse Segments, Representation and Inclusion at Wells Fargo. Through a collaboration between Wells Fargo and T.D. Our work with the T.D.

Grant 306
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Building an Academic Space for Black Women Scholars

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Unlike traditional academic organizations that can be exclusive or rigid in their scope, BWSA is intentionally inclusive, embracing interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to the field of Black Womens Studies. From the start, BWSA sought collaboration rather than competition.

article thumbnail

Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The needs of freshmen are also carefully considered, with INSPIRE (Incoming Student Program for Inclusion, Retention and Excellence) as well as student support programs like EOP (Educational Opportunity Program) and EXCEL, which create strong networks of support. The number of bachelor’s degrees awarded to Latinx students has grown.

Retention 325
article thumbnail

The Missed Opportunity: Student Affairs and Human Resources Collaboration to [Re]engage College Communities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

My response included a statement that if offered the job, I would be willing to get into a dunk tank, sell tickets for student scholarships, and challenge my colleagues to join me in the activity. Recently, I was a finalist for a job opportunity and was asked “how do you plan on [re]engaging the college community”?

article thumbnail

Museum Studies Program Seeks to Diversify the Field

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Such inclusions are part of the program’s more holistic approach to museum studies, Paley said. “ Jorge Silva-Puras New-York Historical makes scholarships available, Paley said, with a new annual scholarship having recently been established by Dr. Agnes Hsu-Tang, board chair of New-York Historical.

article thumbnail

A2MEND, University of La Verne Partner to Empower African American Male Scholars

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“The University of La Verne Board of Trustees and I are honored to partner with A2MEND as we further exemplify our core value of diversity and inclusivity,” said University of La Verne President Dr. Pardis Mahdavi. The tuition scholarship award ensures that A2MEND students and staff receive substantial support without compromise.