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Wayne State University has received $6 million to recruit and hire 30 new humanities faculty and create a Black studies center. and global histories, culture, social, economic, legal, and health systems. .

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Collaborations between Virginia Tech and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) or other minority-serving institutions (MSIs) have led to 15 research projects supported by grant funding. This effort is one of several seed investment programs by Virginia Tech’s Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science (ICTAS).to

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MARCH 28, 2024

Matos Rodríguez The latest grant will allow CUNY to launch New York’s first dedicated graduate degree program in Black, Race, and Ethnic Studies. The project was created with support from the foundation to drive change across CUNY's 25 campuses and advance racial and social justice initiatives. Dr. Félix V. CUNY is grateful to the Andrew W.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Interim Provost Dr. Rani Roy says the school has already applied for two HSI grants and will find out in October whether they’ve been accepted. It’s incredible the way [The Mount] truly lives the mission of our authentic inclusivity and commitment to human dignity, our obligations to each other, and our common humanity,” says Burns.

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JULY 18, 2023

Rhodes College will receive an $800,000 grant to expand their research on racial equity, discrimination, and justice in the Memphis and Mid-South region. Rhodes is a national liberal arts college where inclusive excellence and building a culture of belonging are central to our mission.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

There is also training on diversity, equity, and inclusion, featuring modules on implicit bias, intersectionality, and micro and mac ro- aggressions. And thanks to a grant from Sound Transit, tuition, normally $5,000, is waived. The first cohort gra duated in fall 2021.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 29, 2024

Washington’s expertise is sought after and granted across religious, government, corporate, and educational settings. Dr. Jamie Washington Washington connects all these responsibilities and commitments with a very simple but unifying approach: find the humanity inside everyone. “I Because he’s taking a human-centered approach.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

His work has long focused on the intersections among human rights, political economy, collective dissent, and empirical methodology. At URI, he teaches a wide range of classes on human rights, international relations theory, political violence, Black protests, and research methods. He later earned a master’s and Ph.D. Dr. Jeannette E.

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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. Dr. William B.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

Leslie Hall, director of the HBCU Program at the Human Rights Campaign — the largest LGBTQ lobbying organization in the U.S. The joy has now turned to sadness as a new law in Texas has dismantled diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices and programs at publicly funded universities. Dr. Luis A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 25, 2024

His work has long focused on the intersections among human rights, political economy, collective dissent, and empirical methodology. At URI, he teaches a wide range of classes on human rights, international relations theory, political violence, Black protests, and research methods. He later earned a master’s and Ph.D. Dr. Jeannette E.

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Active Minds

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

This includes the inclusion of registered dietitians, school-based mental health services providers, and a multidisciplinary team of school personnel in the development and implementation of local school wellness policies.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 11, 2024

She stood up to the principal and affirmed my humanity. She let me know, ‘You are a full human being, and they’re going to have to recognize you.’” Rema,” says she has learned from her own experiences to defend our collective humanity. “My mother recognized the violence I experienced that day,” recalls Vassar.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Carey is an assistant professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Delaware. There is also concern that, with the recent attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion, some of these centers will face additional scrutiny. Dr. Roderick L.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2024

SSWD is dedicated to encouraging and supporting young people from underrepresented minority groups to pursue studies and careers in food, agriculture, natural resources and human sciences, and other STEM fields. Our focus is how to develop safe, secure and reliable AI technology through inclusive and multi-disciplinary research.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 6, 2023

As it celebrates its 50th anniversary, SACNAS remains rooted in a belief that science cannot be properly taught, researched, or applied to human beings’ daily existence unless scientists bring some essential parts of their background and worldview to that sphere. “They were interweaving cultural identity with the journeys people were on.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 5, 2023

Among the programs are accounting, business administration, health administration and services, finance, human resources, and marketing. Webster University The mission of Webster University, a private institution in Missouri, prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The most popular graduate programs are the MBA and the M.A.

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Active Minds

MARCH 11, 2024

Her “Art for All” project will educate and show how art can be inclusive, accessible, and therapeutic. His project will introduce the therapeutic benefits of artistic expression to students in Vanderbilt’s inclusive higher education program for neurodiverse individuals. Jodi Johnson Brother, You’re Not Alone Jodi C.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2024

Waller does not come from an engineering background, but when he began studying for his master’s degree in counseling and human development, he found himself fascinated with engineering, which led him to Virginia Tech for his doctoral studies in curriculum instruction. Grant proposals are written to support additional CEED projects.

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EAB

OCTOBER 24, 2022

When you foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus, students are more likely to feel a sense of connection and community—and, as a result, are more likely to persist. And diverse hiring practices can't end with an inclusive job ad or candidate diversity statement. 3 easy changes that build a more inclusive campus.

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COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

This sentiment was echoed by Jade Buchanan from Suffolk University, who noted that the experience taught her about the shared humanity that transcends geographical divides. Abby Hudson, a participant from Glenville State University, reflected on the lessons she learned about inclusion, diversity, and understanding different cultural contexts.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

It accomplishes this with initiatives such as the analytic hub, grant proposal workshops, and PEER mentoring programs. She noted that Dr. Muldrow taught her grant writing, a skill that has proven invaluable in her current position. The Threats to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Such spaces are crucial in todays diverse landscape.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Blogs Implementing a caseload management model in a newly centralized division August 9, 2023 Melissa Grant Associate Dean of Advisement, Office of the Provost, Pace University The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

EAB experts Caylie Privitere and Matthew McAloon examine the benefits to students and institutions from the restoration of Pell Grant funding for incarcerated persons who want to pursue a college education. Our guest today discuss the restoration of Pell Grant funding for incarcerated students. Transcript [music] 0:00:11.6 Do we know?

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COE

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

With their help, I pursued a double major in Human Resources Management and Managerial Information Systems at the University of Washington, building confidence and resilience along the way. I advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, striving to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Fostering sense of belonging among Black undergraduate students Melissa McGuire, Ph.D., Scholastica Student Success Improving success for pre-health students Joe Fritsch, Ph.D.,

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Believe in Students

APRIL 1, 2024

Attacks on efforts at increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We also released a series of reports documenting the impact of our emergency aid distribution over the last three years, including one that showed that more than 90% of students who received emergency grants were able to persist to the next semester of school.

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The University Innovation Alliance

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The CSU system is the state's land grant , which means we have this obligation to ensure that the state has the educated, trained workers it needs for economic development and stability. Facing the realities of our own human limitations is part of that work.” I say this all the time to my team: there is nothing as wasted hard work.

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Supporting Student Success

MAY 6, 2021

A long-overdue spotlight on equity, diversity and inclusion shining on all of our operations. In 2008, I was recruited to run a grant with the purpose of connecting adult learners with data to inform their college choices so they didn’t need to depend on marketing hype from lead generation websites. Courtesy of Cali Morrison.

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COE

OCTOBER 31, 2023

I was taking challenging courses like Calculus, Programming, Physics, and Humanities, and I found myself struggling immensely. I attended Franklin High School on the East Side of Stockton, and my academic success in high school led me to enroll directly in a four-year university. However, my freshman year at the university was an eye-opener.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

I want to bring us together, to experience this moment, to breathe in our collective humanity,” said Suh, an assistant professor of curriculum and instruction at Texas State University. These explorations underscored ASHE’s overall conference goal: the humanization of higher education. What’s at the core is justice,” said Owen. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

When Dr. Adele Newson-Horst was developing a grant proposal, she quoted a 2015 article published in Diverse: Issues in Higher Education that noted HBCU institutions had been slow to introduce gender-related programs. Students give critical thought to how cultures construct and police gender and sexuality and the consequences of that.

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The University Innovation Alliance

JANUARY 19, 2024

So, I have loved having opportunities to do the good work, to have more impact over time, and to now lead an institution that is fundamentally about access, equity, inclusion, for people who are left behind in higher education.” access and inclusion for all, regardless of background.

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COE

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Each panelist will discuss their journey as a first-generation student and how they are working to open doors for future first-generation leaders. Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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Timely MD

MAY 1, 2023

Ensuring a diverse and inclusive provider network can be a challenge for minority-serving institutions (MSIs), including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), and Tribal Colleges and Universities. Having telehealth and TimelyCare has made a huge, significant difference on campus.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

During last Thursday's hearing before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), McMahon addressed concerns about the administration's stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in educational institutions. When pressed by Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.)

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 24, 2025

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.

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