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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In the heart of Baltimore, a remarkable transformation is taking place at Coppin State University under the visionary leadership of President Dr. Anthony Jenkins. The numbers tell a compelling story of transformation for the historically Black college and university (HBCU). Coppin was always my first choice, says Muhammad.

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The Power of Personal Storytelling in Higher Education Leadership

Higher Education Today

When I became president of the University of La Verne in 2011, I often shared the story of why I was drawn to this role—and why it resonated so deeply with my family’s values. My husband and I were committed to raising our daughters in a community that embraced inclusivity, service, and the transformative power of education.

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Dr. Robin DiAngelo, University of Washington

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Robin DiAngelo is an Affiliate Associate Professor of Education at the University of Washington. In 2011 she coined the term White Fragility in an academic article which has influenced the international dialogue on race. In addition, she holds two Honorary Doctorates.

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How Colleges Across the Nation are Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Colleges and universities across the country are preparing to celebrate the legacy of a civil rights icon who championed integration and transformed Americas Rev. Seton Hall University in New Jersey, decided to revamp their annual MLK program a few years ago, citing the need for change amid a challenging political climate.

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Four Powerful Practices to Promote Student Success 

Faculty Focus

Fostering student success may be highly individualized, but there are four universal practices that might yield successful student outcomes. Communication Effective communication between university faculty and students is fundamental for enhancing academic success, student engagement, mental health, and trust.

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Spending on university students in England ‘back to 2011 low point’, says IFS

The Guardian - Higher Education

Government’s underestimation of inflation has eroded teaching resources, according to thinktank University students in England are seeing less spent on their education than at any time since their tuition fees were tripled in 2012, according to new analysis by the Institute for Fiscal Studies. Continue reading.

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The Impact of Non-Evaluative Feedback and Mindfulness in Writing

Faculty Focus

Nadia Moraglio, MA, is a writing specialist at the Writing Skills Improvement Program (WSIP) at the University of Arizona. They Said I Have a Lot to Learn”: How Teacher Feedback Influences Advanced University Students’ Views of Writing. ” Praxis, University Writing Center at the University of Texas at Austin, 16 (2): 20–33.