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From Crisis to Solutions: Global Conference Charts New Course for Urban Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

CANCUN—What started off in 2014 as a simple idea, has blossomed into a major convening, drawing more than 700 educators from K-12 school districts and colleges and universities together to strategize and share best practices on how to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing urban schools around the globe. Dr. Chance W.

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Dr. Toby S. Jenkins, University of South Carolina

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Jenkins has worked in higher education for 25 years serving several campuses across the country including Penn State University, Semester at Sea, George Mason University, and the University of Hawaii. Jenkins other community outreach initiatives won awards from the President of the United States and the Governor of Maryland.

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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

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They shared their convictions with their two sons, including the importance of education and social service. It took him awhile to connect the dots from his passion to higher education. Williams was raised Catholic and attended private institutions—he was often the only Black student in his class, or one of the few. Dr. Dereck J.

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Saint Louis University Launches Institute for Translational Neuroscience

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Saint Louis University (SLU) has launched its Institute for Translational Neuroscience (ITN), which will connect experts in biochemistry, chemistry, pharmacology, social justice, and community outreach to study the brain and central nervous system.

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Rápalo Appointed to Top Post at Rockland Community College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Rápalo is an ideal fit for Rockland Community College,” said Martin Wortendyke, chair of the RCC Board of Trustees. “We Rápalo is a National Community College Hispanic Council (NCCHC) fellow and board member. in higher education/higher education administration from Nova Southeastern University; an MBA from Syracuse University; an M.A.

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Madison Scott

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McPhee-McCuin said, “she has demonstrated her passion towards impacting children through the establishment of her own foundation, ‘I Am Madi Scott,’ that emphasizes creating community outreach initiatives for youth in her native Virgin Islands.”

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Dr. Melissa Gilliam to Lead Boston University as Historic First

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Gilliam, a physician and higher education leader, will take on the mantle of president of Boston University, effective Jul. There she oversees all aspects of academic affairs, ranging from education to diversity and inclusion. In doing so, she will become BU’s first woman and first Black president. And it just isn’t.”