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Dr. Kathy E. Johnson, University of New Orleans

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Previously, she joined the IUPUI faculty in 1993 and ascended through the ranks as a department chair, dean and associate vice chancellor for undergraduate education, prior to her role as chief academic officer.

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CUNY’s Black Male Initiative Marks 20 Years of Success Amid National DEI Pushbacks

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There are 31 different BMI programs, but each has the same overall goals: increase the enrollment and matriculation, retention, GPA, and graduation rate of underrepresented students. The program] was so impressive, it helped with retention and graduation, says James. [The As a student, [the program] did help.

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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff to Launch Scholarship Program as Part of Federal Agriculture Career Initiative

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will be part of a federal initiative to recruit and retain underrepresented minority students in food and agriculture careers. The ability to afford tuition is a major factor impacting student enrollment, retention, and persistence to graduation.”

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Excelencia in Education Publishes Analysis about Today's Latino College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Latino college students are more likely to be first-generation students and less likely to leave college having earned their degrees, according to a new report from Excelencia in Education. Of the Latino students in U.S. The vast majority of these students are citizens of the U.S. (90%),

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How Pacific Lutheran University Rebuilt Peer Support Around Equity and Access

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Bridget Yaden from Pacific Lutheran University (PLU), the Knack team explored what it truly means to design student support that reflects the evolving needs of todays learners. That work ultimately led her to Knack.

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The Impact of Virtual Care on College Students in Rural Communities

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College students in rural America need accessible mental health services now more than ever. How can rural-serving institutions (RSIs) of higher education close the mental health support gap? Of the higher education institutions located in low-employment counties, 83% are RSIs. Public four-year institutions. Availability.