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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.” We did some great work.”

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Dr. Melissa Gilliam to Lead Boston University as Historic First

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As she transitions into this new role, Gilliam said she had her sights on certain key matters, including student diversity, affordability, retention, and graduation rates. "I 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.