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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He had been very excited to attend, until the week of the event. “We Albert, another Xavier alum, first got to know Williams when he would bring potential graduate students from Xavier to Louisiana State University, where she previously served as vice president for Equity, Diversity, and Community Outreach. Williams, Jr.,

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Going Back to School Means Increasing Black/Minoritized Family Engagement Too

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We spend an hour with parent/family liaisons and community outreach coordinators who instruct us on the importance of reading at home to overcome vocabulary gaps or how to navigate systems at school. content, books events, topics, issues). Black families frequently arrive at school to be treated like students themselves.

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Tips for observing Ramadan at Hopkins

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

on Instagram to stay in the loop regarding Iftars and events on the Homewood campus. They host events all month long at the Interfaith Center , and it’s super fun attending Iftars, halaqah (religious study circles), and community outreach events with other Muslims. Follow @Jhu.ma

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How 1,000+ prospective HBCU students conducted their college search

EAB

This trend is likely related to the large role that family connections, word of mouth, and community and alumni events play in HBCU recruitment. Recommendations Reach Students Early Through Events and Alumni Connections. Early outreach and brand-building play a significant role in HBCU student recruitment.

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The Art and Science of Higher Ed Leadership

The University Innovation Alliance

Grand Challenges teams have generated more than $20 million in funding and continue implementing education and community outreach throughout New Mexico. About Weekly Wisdom Weekly Wisdom is an event series that happens live on Facebook , Twitter , and LinkedIn. Doug and his wife, Kate Scharff, live in Bethesda, MD.