Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and NCAA Office of Inclusion have launched multiple programming initiatives for adaptive sports, sports for people with disabilities. The initiatives will be implemented across the Women’s Final Four, Drake Relays and ITA Fall National Championships.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 30, 2025

Through the elders firsthand accounts of history, culture or societal events, students gain insights unavailable from textbooks and PowerPoints. For college students, intergenerational learning is more than interacting with older adults. It provides valuable perspectives to challenge assumptions and deepen understanding of the world.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 6, 2025

Chamber of Commerce meetings, Rotary Club events, neighborhood block parties, cultural festivals, and church fish fry fundraisersthe CEO not only needs to show up but be actively engaged as well. The CEO should be the most visible and persuasive ambassador for the institution.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

He had been very excited to attend, until the week of the event. “We In his three years there, he created the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community in Emory’s Graduate School and the Emory Diversifying Graduate Education (EDGE) program. It’s not easy to do inclusive excellence work in higher education. Williams, Jr.,

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Active Minds

DECEMBER 6, 2024

It taught me that vulnerability is strength, that sharing ones story can inspire change, and that advocacy isnt just about raising awareness; its about creating tangible, inclusive resources and support for those in need. Advocacy became more than a hobby; it became intertwined with my identity.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Avoid offensive words and visuals (so that students will not get offended and refuse to complete assignment/activity) Include student interests in curriculum; adopt books of interest Listen to student - do not penalize them for disliking curriculum (what is taught) and instruction (how it is taught); get to know students reason(s) for liking and (..)

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 20, 2024

In the early 2000s, Bennett worked at the center as a graduate student event coordinator under the second director, the late Mary Karen Powers. Maxey-Rezmer worked alongside Bennett and the Women’s Center to plan an International Women’s Day event honoring Louisville’s diversity in racial, cultural, sexual, gender, and physical backgrounds.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

24 event involving far-right activists. 24 event involved a student group hosting two far-right figures — one connected to extremist group Proud Boys, — for a “comedy” event. 24 event involved a student group hosting two far-right figures — one connected to extremist group Proud Boys, — for a “comedy” event.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 29, 2024

Crenshaw said she expects the event will help to “empower participants with the essential knowledge and tools needed to confront systemic racism and advocate for transformative change in their communities.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 1, 2023

Being the second Black president, this was a big event, not just for me, but also for the Black community of school psychologists,” said Malone in an interview with Diverse. Further, the gathering was located in the parlor of the presidential suite, a space commonly used for events, with a capacity for 75 people. asked Malone.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Hosted by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, this year's event provided historical and key data, reporting and updates on initiatives and efforts designed to inform, equip, and engage the campus community on diversity-related trends and issues at the university.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

He and other BMI leaders have invited mayors, governors, and other prominent officials to attend events and conferences or speak at symposiums, where they can see and hear directly from the students and see the work. Sometimes, understanding just how successful these programs are requires an inside point of view, says James.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 5, 2023

The school demonstrates its dedication to supporting Native American students through multiple avenues, including its Pomo Pathways program, the Native American Student Resource Center, cultural events such as Native American Motivation Day, and collaboration with local tribes. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Even before recent events, LGBTQ+ students tended to be targets of harassment, and there is strong evidence that members of the LGBTQ+ community are at a higher risk for experiencing mental health issues – especially depression and anxiety disorders. Even online institutions sometimes hold in-person events. Dr. Dick Senese Here’s how.

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Student Minds

JANUARY 13, 2025

He shares tips for coping and encourages students to connect, support each other, and create a more inclusive environment. Whether its sharing a laugh during a chaotic group work session, exchanging smiles in a lecture, or starting a conversation at an event, small interactions can lead to the most meaningful connections.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Guest speakers for the event include ASALH President Dr. Marvin Dulaney; the Rev. People of African descent across the globe have been relentless in standing for liberation and against racism in the struggle for an inclusive democracy, freedom, and equity in order to not be left behind resulting from white supremacist ideology.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 29, 2024

He expressed deep disappointment and concern, worried about losing his job entirely, and felt disillusioned by his institution's wavering commitment to diversity and inclusion. By remaining persistent in our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we can continue to foster environments where all individuals feel valued and respected.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 3, 2023

Dr. LaVar Charleston is the deputy vice chancellor for diversity & inclusion, vice provost and chief diversity officer at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Their love story didn’t come to fruition until eight years after graduation, when they reunited at a mutual friend’s event.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 26, 2023

7 event, “Our Stories: A Celebration of Pride and Living Histories.” The event was hosted by the school’s Emory Pride Employee Network (EPEN) and open to all Emory employees. The event comes amid an increase in book-banning and education-restricting efforts from American conservatives regarding matters such as race, gender, U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 20, 2023

research universities for an initiative to improve diversity and inclusion in higher education. The University of Chicago is partnering with U.S. Dr. Ka Yee C. Lee The initiative comes from university consortium Ivy+ Faculty Advancement Network (FAN), of which UChicago is the host institution.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 10, 2024

There is a Lutheran liberal arts tradition that places an emphasis on critical thinking, challenging assumptions and inclusion,” Nunes says. “I Moving forward, the word Lutheran is consequential to the university’s identity, Nunes says, but Martin Luther’s inclusive vision of education needs to be contextualized for today’s world. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 1, 2024

These organizations are collectively investing more than $2 billion toward efforts to improve equity in STEMM, said Dr. Travis York, director of Inclusive STEMM Ecosystems for Equity & Diversity (ISEED) at AAAS. The alliance launched in 2022 at the first White House Summit on STEMM Equity and Excellence.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 16, 2024

It seeks to prohibit any state or federal funding from being utilized to support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at the state’s higher education institutions. Students are taking their power back and are finding unique ways to carry forth the movement for social justice via social media, events, and workshops,” Lawson says.

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Active Minds

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Supporting Students’ Mental Health Cultivate a Safe, Structured, and Inclusive Environment : Invest in a school environment where students feel safe and valued. Foster an inclusive atmosphere, free from discrimination and harm. Engage in innovative thinking when it comes to staff wellness events.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Harvey Nevertheless, some of these alumni maintain various levels of contact with their alma maters – ranging from attending reunion events, to regularly reviewing materials they receive from the college or university, to making monetary donations they hope will help produce a more inclusive atmosphere for current and future generations.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 30, 2023

Dr. Amy Wilson, the NCAA’s managing director of inclusion, said that as the NCAA began laying out its Title IX celebrations, there was no doubt that this should be the culmination. Logistics Holzman noted that Dallas is a good location for such a substantial endeavor because it is a city that hosts many large-scale sporting events.

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Student Minds

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This left a sense of discomfort because the beginning of freshers’ events and the boat party were all centred around those things. My involvement reflects my commitment to meaningfully impacting mental health support within the academic community, driven by a desire to foster a more inclusive and supportive university environment.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 20, 2023

The event was hosted by VUU’s Center for the Study of Historically Black Colleges & Universities and moderated by the center’s director, Dr. Terrell L. Moore III The webinar, “Federal Funding and HBCUs,” held on Wednesday, centered on the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) efforts to support STEM research and education at HBCUs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 8, 2023

The University of Chicago’s Inclusive Economy Lab’s RCT of OMD helped to show CCC leadership that their support truly made a difference in a student’s probability of completion. Many data suggest Chicago’s economy is not an inclusive economy as it is, and a big reason for that is not supporting the big talents that attend CCC.

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Active Minds

APRIL 13, 2023

Creating inclusive spaces for historically oppressed communities, like individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, is pivotal in facilitating a more just, and thus healthier, society. The numbers are staggering: it’s been revealed that 82% of LGBTQ+ students reported experiencing first-hand bullying or harassment.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 27, 2023

Abraham Lincoln DeMond The annual event will begin at 6 p.m. She is director of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for the Student Government Association. 1, in the Corey Union Function Room.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

On the other hand, Tennessee Tech earned a spot for cancelling the campus events of the Lambda Gay-Straight Alliance in response to a video of its drag show, and Texas A&M was featured for dropping its sponsorship of an annual drag show and preventing students from accessing the previous year’s profits.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Jack Thomas In my own journey, leading a campus with such diverse student representation has reinforced the importance of embracing diversity and fostering a culture of inclusivity. The increased focus on diversity and inclusion was both a challenge and an opportunity. My faith has been a source of strength throughout my career.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Rochester was looking to hire faculty whose work focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Because several minoritized professors are being hired at once, they are less likely to be tokenized and burdened with extra diversity, equity, and inclusion work. Steele remembers being at an event for new faculty.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a special alumni breakfast with freshmen during homecoming weekend, and she’s glad to see in-person events resume. “We They have done so many events and programs that encourage students with disabilities to participate in leadership development programs. That’s the Morgan legacy.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 7, 2024

Being in an environment that they know is inclusive and welcoming, that is culturally sensitive, helps in making that experience far more successful for them,” he said. The immediate response to a proposal of this kind from the opponents of DEI will likely be to label it as divisive and polarizing.

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Active Minds

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

They also are advocates for chapter leaders planning school-wide mental health events and navigating any school-level permissions for such events. They provide supportive spaces for young people to lead conversations about mental health with our free Peer-Powered Mental Health Curriculum for High Schools. 6-10, 2023.

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