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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He met local leaders and philanthropists, expanding his world through intentional community building. He was so successful, in fact, that by the time he graduated from high school, Williams had achieved access to the same country club that barred him due to his race. Everyone didn’t feel that way.”

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Dr. Melissa Gilliam to Lead Boston University as Historic First

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There she oversees all aspects of academic affairs, ranging from education to diversity and inclusion. I have a lot of goals and ideas around students and creating a really inclusive culture and addressing issues of access and affordability,” Gilliam told Diverse. I'm very interested in how we can be more externally engaged.

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Xavier University Makes History with First HBCU Varsity Rowing Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The announcement marks a significant milestone in collegiate sports diversity and follows three successful seasons as a club sport at the New Orleans institution. 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.