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Racialized Agency as a Buffer for K-16 Black Students in STEM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Courses must include Black males and females experiencing success in STEM. MENTORING MATTERS. When Black females and males are assigned to mentors, they get priceless opportunities to hear about challenges, stories of resilience - a successful Black STEM professional. FAMILY-SCHOOL COLLABORATION MATTERS.

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Student Success in STEM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Proper Support and Outreach Services Denise Whisenhunt Comprehensive support systems are critical for minority students success in STEM. Strengthening K-12 Partnerships Collaborating with K-12 schools enhances the pipeline of underrepresented students into STEM.

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MCT Foundation Names Three Graduate Scholars to Study Student Mental Health Across Diverse Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Beyond their research work, scholars will engage in professional development and mentoring throughout the academic year. Being selected as an MCT Scholar is an honor beyond words," said Xavier Cason, emphasizing the collaborative nature of the program and its mission to advance higher education.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The path to higher education success has many obstacles and barriers for Latinos across the U.S. Brown, is to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. Santiago and Sarita E.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Moores journey to success is one he attributes to the steadfast support of his mother and the historical Dr. James L. Whether mentoring a young scholar or speaking at a community event, Dr. Moore connects with people in ways that are deeply inspiring and transformative. From the small town of Lyman, South Carolina, Dr. James L.

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Kessler Collaborative Breaks Down Silos to Help First-Generation Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

What started as an innovative program to support limited-income and first-generation students at the University of Michigan in 2008 has since grown into a 16-institution collaborative program that has helped hundreds of first-generation students across the country find success in post-secondary education.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Collaborate. Role models/mentors. In this regard, Black boys and young men can have a blueprint of both the obstacles and successes of navigating education and life. Give Black boys and young men the agency to discuss their feelings, needs, and views on their concerns and issues. Our Black boys and young men are ready !

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