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Black and Indian: Reconciling Dual Identities in Higher Education Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I was scheduled to present a proposal to my tribal council - I was seeking permission to bring a group of students from the University I worked at to the Rez for an annual cultural festival. Dr. Torence Powell For these reasons, when I visited my tribe at 24 years old it was with high expectations and purpose.

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Investing in Care to Combat Declining Enrollment in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The number of traditional college-age students is steadily declining, with fewer high school graduates enrolling in higher education. We also frequently hear of employees putting their own busy schedules on pause to help their fellow colleagues, embodying what it means to be a Caring Campus.

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Dr. Lester McCorn Selected to Lead Paine College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

McCorn is scheduled to take the helm of Paine College in January. McCorn said that he is looking forward to helping to grow Paine College, “Connecting Paine College's historic past with a strategic vision for the future will catapult this institution into unparalleled prominence in American higher education,” he said. “I

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Laying the Foundation for Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This past year, over 500 school sessions were scheduled across about 30 schools in New Jersey and other cities, says Fred Cline, HISPA operations director. It has been a very solid approach to achieve our goal of eradicating the lack of role models and obstacles to achieve higher education of our Latino students,” says Diaz-Claisse.

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First Arrest Made in Southern University Hazing Death

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Higher education experts note that despite decades of awareness campaigns and preventative measures, hazing continues to claim lives on college campuses nationwide. A funeral service for Wilson is scheduled for March 15.

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Study: College Mental Health and Financial Concerns Reach Critical Levels

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The survey, conducted by higher education virtual health provider TimelyCare, highlights the significant challenges threatening student success across American campuses. These statistics paint a concerning picture of the state of higher education in America, where completion rates are increasingly threatened by external factors.

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Another College Just Closed Its Doors. What That Means for Your Institution and the Future of Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Recently, I have found myself studying this relationship to understand what has been occurring in higher education and what realities are on the horizon – and for me, this is all starting to make sense. Now, let’s apply these concepts to higher education. government sprang into action to save its higher education system.