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How Colleges Across the Nation are Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Pritchett said that the schools annual MLK celebration is rooted in a tradition dating back to 1970, and added that the MLK Leadership Program at Seton Hall integrates current events with a focus on servant leadership, Africana Studies, and fostering a historical understanding of Kings enduring legacy.

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Building a Foundation that Positively Impacts Los Angeles

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Eanes appreciates the innovative approach and hopes it is successful, but understands like any pilot program, issues may arise. “It Among the key things Eanes did while at York was embark on a “listening tour” of the college community and external stakeholders. It is a dynamic, bold and good step in the right direction,” she says.

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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Communication is key on how the funding works to benefit students.” An example of where even completing a FAFSA—a requirement of North Star Promise—can clash with Native American culture is provided by Tiffany Gusbeth, vice president of student success services of the American Indian College Fund (College Fund).

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Bridging the Gap: Why Intergenerational Learning is Crucial Now More Than Ever

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Through the elders firsthand accounts of history, culture or societal events, students gain insights unavailable from textbooks and PowerPoints. Social media, virtual interactions, and fragmented communication are abundant today and have negative consequences for our youth.

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Formerly Incarcerated Students Are Humans First

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

On an unseasonably warm November weekend, people gathered on campus for a record clearing and expungement clinic organized by the Community College of Philadelphia Foundation. The event offered pro-bono legal consultations and support from community organizations providing social services, health care, financial services, and employment.

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Navigating Pathways to Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In my 30-year journey as a university president, I learned that successful leaders are not those who simply speak quickly, but rather those who learn to listen carefully and ask thoughtful questions. In these challenging times, I focused on maintaining clear communication and providing strong support systems for our university community.

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Continuing our vital work together in 2025

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

We elevated evidence-based strategies that support degree completion and student success. The event gathered hundreds of state and system leaders, researchers, and fellow student success champions and practitioners to discuss how holistic advising and wraparound supports can promote college excellence and equitable outcomes.