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Little Rock Nine Member Thelma Mothershed Wair, Dies at the Age of 83

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Thelma Watershed Wair Wair chose a career in education and was committed to community outreach, working as a home economics teacher and guidance counselor for East St. The students integrated Little Rock Central High School three years after the U.S. Louis School District #189, until her retirement in 1994. 25, 1957.

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Tuskegee and Auburn Universities Work to Address Racial and Health Disparities in Alabama

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Tuskegee and Auburn Universities have agreed to collaborate on partnership expansion between the schools and community outreach. The impact of this partnership will benefit the students of both schools and the surrounding communities where we are based,” said Tuskegee Provost Dr. S. Auburn President Dr. Christopher B.

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Conway-Turner: From First-Gen Student to 43-Year Career Retirement

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

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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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Dr. Melissa Gilliam to Lead Boston University as Historic First

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“[My clinical experience] gives me a lot of insight into the role of health and well-being and how it can really be a barrier to people being able to fully participate at work," she said, noting that the health and well-being of both employees and students should be paid attention to. Gilliam holds a B.A.

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Madison Scott

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School: University of Mississippi Major: Psychology Year: Senior University of Mississippi psychology major Madison Scott is exceptional as a student and athlete of character, according to Yolett McPhee- McCuin, head coach of Ole Miss Women’s Basketball.

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Saint Louis University Launches Institute for Translational Neuroscience

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Saint Louis University (SLU) has launched its Institute for Translational Neuroscience (ITN), which will connect experts in biochemistry, chemistry, pharmacology, social justice, and community outreach to study the brain and central nervous system.