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Communicating the Science of the Stars

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Aspiring to become a researcher and science communicator, Ealy is driven to understand humanity and science’s place in the world as it is. Ealy credits her mentors and community with helping her be unafraid to express herself through her work and ensuring any talk, presentation, or poster she makes is equal parts science and personality.

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Report: Communication Key to Improving Transfer Rate

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Community colleges have transfer advising and articulation agreements, but these agreements evolve and change. That’s why it’s important to have communication with the student right at the beginning.” “It’s a hard process navigate,” said Garcia.

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Survey: FAFSA Delays Changed Composition of Fall 2024 Incoming Class

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In addition, NAICU sought feedback on the effectiveness of the Education Department’s communications efforts with colleges and universities throughout the rollout. “The delays in the FAFSA rollout have had a tremendous impact on students and institutions, with a disproportionate effect on low-income students,” said Mistick. “It

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MONIQUE LENOIR

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Monique Lenoir Monique Lenoir has been appointed vice president of branding, marketing, and communications at the United Negro College Fund. She served as UNCF’s national director of communications.

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Dr. Karrie Dixon Elected Chancellor of North Carolina Central University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dixon holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from North Carolina State, a master’s in speech communication from the University of North Carolina Greensboro, and a Doctor of Education degree in higher education administration from North Carolina State.

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LYDIA SERMONS

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Lydia Sermons Lydia Sermons has been named vice president and chief communications officer at Howard University. She served as vice president of strategic communications and marketing at Spelman College.

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'Need for Love More Profound, Harder than It's Ever Been'

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Lowery-Hart shared three elements required to transform institutional framework for leadership that’s built on love: culture, impact, and communication. Lastly, Lowery-Hart reminded attendees that communication is vital to the success of these measures—and that does not mean sending out yet another email. It’s painful.