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DEI Under Attack: The Truth from the Frontlines of Academia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a climate where DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) is being vilified, this year's panels didn't hold back. Say the words :Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She called out the need for media literacy among our youth, who are often misled or confused about whats true. Inclusion means everyone belongs, he said.

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Living Life Offline: Social Media Effects on the Success of Black College Students Amid Today’s Political Challenges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For example, recent moves by states like Florida to limit diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives on college campuses have increased the stakes for social media activism. However, as state legislatures across the U.S. While the challenges are significant, solutions are within reach.

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Report: Latinos Essential to Growing STEM Workforce

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Despite these gains, Latino students continue to face several hurdles during their academic and career pursuits, such as insufficient financial literacy, career planning, and financial assistance. Professionals are mostly focused on financial literacy and professionals in graduate school require financing for their continued education.”

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The needs of freshmen are also carefully considered, with INSPIRE (Incoming Student Program for Inclusion, Retention and Excellence) as well as student support programs like EOP (Educational Opportunity Program) and EXCEL, which create strong networks of support. Currently, 60.1% of the Fresno State student population is Latinx.

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HBCU Students: Redefining Civic Engagement and Demanding to Be Heard

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This disconnect underscores the crucial role of educational institutions in providing spaces that enhance political literacy and empower students to advocate effectively for the issues they care about most. Redefining engagement: Beyond voting What if we redefined “political engagement” beyond the ballot box?

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We All Pay for Not Addressing the School-to-Prison Pipeline

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Among them are engaging in collaborative efforts with other entities that focus on enhancing literacy, providing training for high-wage industries, and creating pathways of opportunity for individuals without high school diplomas or GEDs.

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UC San Diego Health Receives $2.2 Million Grant to Encourage High Schoolers to Pursue Health Care Careers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Program participants will be guided on matters including their health care profession of interest, relationship-based care, personal branding, simulation skills lab, health literacy and health care disparities, health care and technology, cultural competence, research and evidence-based practice, and professional communication.

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