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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Fenwick, dean emerita of education at Howard University and the author of the Jim Crow’s Pink Slip: The Untold Story of Black Principal and Teacher Leadership. Charleston, vice chancellor for inclusive excellence at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Past keynote speakers have included Drs. The issues in the U.S.

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Dr. Toby S. Jenkins, University of South Carolina

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At the University of Maryland, College Park she created sustainable inclusive excellence initiatives that have served students on that campus for over 20 years. 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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In his sophomore year of college, Williams had begun to struggle academically and financially, but the leadership and faculty at Xavier gave him the opportunity to continue his education. The mission is the same, bringing many people together in one community. Dr. Dereck J. Rovaris, Sr., Our discipline is hard.

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Xavier University Makes History with First HBCU Varsity Rowing Program

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Additional backing has come from Cooper's A Most Beautiful Thing Inclusion Fund and JL Athletics, demonstrating the rowing community's commitment to expanding access to the sport. The program is led by Dr. Elizabeth Manley, a Xavier history professor and department chair, and Chlo Jobin from NORC's community outreach team.