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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Charleston, vice chancellor for inclusive excellence at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He said that he always leaves the conference inspired—perhaps more this year, given the “tremendous amount of headwinds” that threaten to derail the creation of inclusive working and learning environments.

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Leveraging Grants for STEM Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Since 2001, the foundation has given over $270 million in advance grants to institutions and nonprofit groups in 41 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. This program will feature time for faculty to learn from their mentors as well as professional development workshops, including one on grant-writing.

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We Are Not the Same

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

According to the American Council on Education, there are 11 HBCUs designated as Research 2 institutions, signifying their commitment to research, grant writing, and publications. HBCUs encompass public and private institutions with distinct characteristics, strengths, and challenges.