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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: Journalism Jobs to Decrease in Years to Come Due to Industry Decline

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Carnevale “Stop the Presses: Journalism Employment and the Economic Value of 850 Journalism and Communication Programs,” ranked journalism and communications programs at 850 schools in terms of metrics such as payoff for graduates in the labor market, earnings, and debt payments. Dr. Anthony P.

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Tribal Colleges and Universities Seek Greater Recognition and Funding

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towards Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, that has increased funding resources for TCUs in the STEM field—but there is a need for a more balanced education,” said Crazy Bull. It’s another reason Crazy Bull wants to see more flexible funding come to TCUs. There’s a drive in the U.S.

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Laying the Foundation for Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Research shows that having role models of the same race and ethnicity with whom you identify directly correlates and contributes to pursuit of and achievement in academic and professional endeavors,” says Kelly Grossman, communications and development manager at HISPA. in mathematics at Arizona State University.

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Stop Cooling Out the Next Generation’s Aspirations

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In a sample of 515 math majors across the country, women were more likely to report that GRE requirements deter them from applying to graduate mathematics programs. It is up to us to communicate welcoming conditions. These issues are not just about race. Recruitment cues Admissions and recruitment go hand in hand.

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HBCU Conference Connects Secondary to Postsecondary

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Because that trust is gone, there is no way to rebuild it without communication,” said Corbett-Helaire. That type of communication has to be intentional, almost so direct that it’s not a wide conversation but targeting conversations.”

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Five Questions That College Leaders Should Be Asking to Improve Student Success in 2024

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Are our learners comfortable communicating in times of need and able to receive the support they need? A study conducted by the Rice University School Mathematics Project found that our Hispanic students — who make up a majority of CHCP’s enrollment — are graduating at rates well above national averages.