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CSUF Student Researcher Explores Black Barbie's Effect on Children's Self-Image

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Amirah Kambe Barbie dolls have been popular for generations among young children. They have also been criticized for having an unrealistic female body, which can cause young girls to have body image concerns. Now, new research from a Cal State Fullerton student is shedding light on how Black Barbie dolls specifically influence young Black girls' perceptions of their own hair and beauty standards.

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Remembering Brian: Twenty-Five Years Later

Active Minds

Authored by Alison Malmon. At twenty five years, its about all the things he has missed. Its the longing for everything that didnt happen, the things that couldnt happen, because hes no longer here. Grief has been a strange road, one that cannot truly be explained. It started with being all-consuming, a disbelief that this stage in life was even real that he was gone.

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How to Ask for More College Financial Aid (And Why You Should)

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

When it comes to paying for college , the cost can feel overwhelming. But what if I told you that you might have more financial aid options than you realize? Its true! Many students don’t realize that asking for more financial aid is a legitimate strategy that can potentially lighten the cost of paying for school. Here’s why you should consider reaching out to a college financial aid office for more funding and how to approach the process!

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Dear Black Athlete: A Moral Imperative is Rarely Enough

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Paul Harris In recent weeks numerous universities dismantled their DEI offices, along with many related programs and offices, in response to the U.S. Department of Educations Dear Colleague letter. The Board of Visitors at my alma mater, the University of Virginia, recently did the same and received praise from the Governor of Virginia for the action.

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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University of Virginia President Emeritus Dr. John T. Casteen III Dies at 81

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. John T. Casteen III University of Virginia President Emeritus Dr. John T. Casteen III, a transformative leader who dramatically expanded educational access and diversity during his 20-year tenure, died last week following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 81. Casteen, who served as UVA's seventh president from 1990 to 2010, was honored by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education in 2013 with the prestigious Dr.

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Education Advocacy Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Department of Education Dismantling

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Derrick Johnson, President of NAACP A coalition of education advocacy organizations filed a lawsuit Monday challenging the Trump administration's actions to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, calling the moves unconstitutional and harmful to millions of students nationwide. The plaintiffs, including the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the National Education Association (NEA), and AFSCME Maryland Council 3, along with several public-school parents, arg

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Columbia Implements New Policies Following Federal Funding Cuts

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Columbia University has announced significant policy changes after the Trump administration revoked $400 million in federal funding over campus protests related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. The new measures include restrictions on demonstrations, revised disciplinary procedures, and a review of its Middle East studies curriculum. The university's Board of Trustees endorsed the reforms after meeting with federal agencies to discuss changes the school has implemented.

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Virginia Community Colleges End DEI Initiatives Following Federal Mandate

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a significant policy shift affecting higher education in Virginia, the state's 23 community colleges must now ensure all programs and practices comply with new federal regulations that effectively terminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across these institutions. The Virginia Community College System's State Board recently passed a resolution responding to President Donald Trump's executive order targeting DEI programs, which were originally established to address histori