Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 23, 2023

Conway-Turner, who grew up in a small town in Missouri, said her journey mirrors that of many of the students at Buffalo State University (part of the State University of New York system). As a first-generation college student, she appreciated the process of education and embraced its transformative aspects.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Tired of simply gathering at conferences to rehash the same problems, Lewis had a vision that he wanted to spearhead a solutions-oriented convening that allowed individuals to put theory into practice, in an effort to yield positive outcomes for students attending schools in urban school districts. That vision quickly gained traction. “Too

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2023

A marketing major, Kouijzer’s community outreach activities have included Parkland Boys & Girls Club, MLK Day of Service Letter Writing Project and Read Across America.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Williams was raised Catholic and attended private institutions—he was often the only Black student in his class, or one of the few. He became what he calls “a student for everybody.” “I It’s why, in his late twenties, he chose to volunteer at Georgia State University (GSU), speaking to young college students about his successes.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 1, 2023

The panel, hosted by the National Medical Association (NMA) at its 212th Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly in New Orleans, explored the concerns surrounding young people affected by gun violence and alternative solutions to help communities affected.

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The University Innovation Alliance

DECEMBER 1, 2023

She joined us on the Weekly Wisdom Podcast to talk about the mindset of accepting new leadership challenges, the responsibilities of institutional leaders as employers, required skills for effective leadership, and navigating the small world of higher ed. My parents had high school degrees but didn't talk much about college.

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