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A Scholarship of the Underserved to Inspire Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Four white peers questioned the student’s belonging to Penn, requested directions from him about the whereabouts of fried chicken, and referred to him as an n-word,” says McMickens, noting that the column inspired a silent student-organized, anti-racism demonstration comprising some 200 students, faculty members, and administrators.

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The Right Formula

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“My research involves making fluorescent sensors to detect changes in blood pH,” he said of his fellowship from the National Institutes of Health-Initiative for Maximizing Student Development. The fortunate thing is I get to do both. I think it’s a very interesting dynamic,” he said. I think it’s a very interesting dynamic,” he said.

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Mizzou Grad Student Aspires to Inspire the Underrepresented in STEM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“My research involves making fluorescent sensors to detect changes in blood pH,” he said of his fellowship from the National Institutes of Health-Initiative for Maximizing Student Development. The fortunate thing is I get to do both. I think it’s a very interesting dynamic,” he said. I think it’s a very interesting dynamic,” he said.

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Impacting the Environment - Dr. Majid Bagheri

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: Try to engage minorities in cutting-edge environmental research. He takes pride in seeing students embrace the subjects with some going onto graduate programs. They have shown me that students from underserved communities can break barriers and become leaders in their fields.

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30 Student Success Priorities for the 2020s

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Degree completers: Recruiting “some college and no degree” students who earned credits at other institutions before leaving and are now looking to complete. Online and flexible learners: Embracing the innovations that came from the forced move online during the pandemic and supporting faculty in helping these learners succeed.

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30 Student Success Priorities for the 2020s

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Degree completers: Recruiting “some college and no degree” students who earned credits at other institutions before leaving and are now looking to complete. Online and flexible learners: Embracing the innovations that came from the forced move online during the pandemic and supporting faculty in helping these learners succeed.

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“Move-in melt” is on the rise: Why it’s happening and 3 strategies to fight it

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Value-focused messages will help you dispel misconceptions by emphasizing the knowledge and relevant job skills student develop at your institution. Showcase Campus Diversity and Inclusion: Emphasize your institution’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Celebrate their success and future promise.