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Southern University Launches Academy to Diversify K-12 Leadership Pipeline

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"We provide a valuable opportunity for educators to connect with exceptional leaders and peers, while engaging in thought-provoking discussions that foster critical leadership development," she said.

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Community College Student Leaders Selected for Prestigious DREAM Scholars Program

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There, they will share their educational journeys and provide valuable insights on supporting today's community college students while participating in dedicated leadership development activities. This year's cohort represents a broad spectrum of academic pursuits and backgrounds.

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Leading with Purpose: AABHE’s President Charts Path for Black Excellence

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Founded in 2006, AABHE empowers Black educators, administrators, and scholars through leadership development, networking opportunities, and advocacy for inclusive policies.

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Bezos Family Foundation Invests $185M in Center for Rising Generations

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It is expected to foster civil dialogue, civic engagement, and leadership development among its young participants. Kaya Henderson The center publicly launches in 2025 as a $185.7 million will support initial operational costs.

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HBCU Scholars Program Celebrates 10 Years with 2024 Cohort

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HBCU Scholars engage in a series of workshops, leadership development programs, and networking events with the opportunity to connect with industry leaders, policymakers, and alumni of the program.

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Morris Brown College Receives $500,000 from Chick-fil-A, Inc. to Support Student Leaders

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to build leadership skills in students. David Goldman/Associated Press The money – the company’s second gift to the school – will help fund a leadership development initiative to prepare select scholars for careers in hospitality and organizational leadership. “We

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Developing Leaders

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A lot of that had to do with leadership and people’s perceptions of leaders, leadership development, and leadership emergence,” she says. There is a general lack of understanding of how people perceive minority women in leadership positions.” When she began to wonder if she’d overshot taking on a Ph.D.