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This grant propels us to build a more inclusive curriculum, a broader research agenda, and deeper impact on our community by dramatically increasing the number of faculty members whose work centers the Black experience.” Roy Wilson, President of Wayne State. “We
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I did not see myself reflected in the curriculum, my professors, or the administration. By leveraging this important designation to create a more responsive environment that supports studentsuccess, colleges and universities can ensure they are not Hispanic-Serving Institutions in name only.
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