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Morgan State University’s Bold Journey Toward Elite R1 Research Status

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Developed by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education in 1973, the classification system is now housed within the American Council on Education, or ACE, a non-profit association that advocates for higher education policy on behalf of colleges and universities.

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Black and Hispanic Students Far Less Likely to Receive Race-Matched Instruction

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

That means making sure that people get tenure and stay in academia. Gershenson advocated for additional guest speakers of color. However, only 29% of Hispanic students and 14% of Black students had the same. Fixing the pipeline is a long-term problem, but according to Gershenson, institutions can also act now.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Brown, is to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. All faculty and administrator searches must have a DEI advocate who completes specialized training. Santiago and Sarita E.

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Degrees and Certifications Help Inform the Future of DEI Leadership

Insight Into Diversity

As the work of DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) in higher education has expanded, several institutions have recognized the need to create a clearer and more comprehensive pathway for individuals interested in serving as DEI advocates and leaders.

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In memoriam: Professor Claire Callender OBE

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In 2006 and 2007, Claire was a visiting scholar successively at the Center for the Study of Higher Education at Pennsylvania State University, and the Graduate School of Education at Harvard, and was also a Fulbright New Century Scholar in 2007/08, forging productive research collaborations in the United States that continued throughout her career.

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HEI Resources 2025

Higher Education Inquirer

Academia Next: The Futures of Higher Education. [Editor's Note: Please let us know of any additions or corrections.] Books Alexander, Bryan (2020). Johns Hopkins Press. Alexander, Bryan (2023). Universities on Fire. Johns Hopkins Press. Diploma Mills: How For-profit Colleges Stiffed Students, Taxpayers, and the American Dream.

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Higher Education Under Attack: Federal Cuts, Hiring Freezes, and Policy Battles Reshape Academia

Insight Into Diversity

The higher education sector is facing intense challenges, with universities nationwide grappling with funding cuts, hiring freezes, and new legislative battles that threaten academic freedom and institutional stability. In this roundup, we break down the latest developments shaping the future of higher education.