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What Dr. Ibram Kendi’s Appointment to Howard Means for HBCUs—and Black Scholarship

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Many hope their return signals a deeper commitment to prioritizing Black scholarship in ways that long-suffering, lesser-known Black scholars have not always experiencedeven at HBCUs. This dynamic reminds us how power operates within academia, just like in the wider world. For what it's worth, I share in this hope. That is the work.

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A Pioneer for Change - Dr. Brittany Williams

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Assistant Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration, University of Vermont Tenured: No Age: 34 Education: B.A. in Sociology of Education with a policy concentration; Teachers College Columbia University; and Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Arts from Hampshire College; M.A.

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Understanding Academic Exile After the 2024 Election

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It’s a label that marks us as “unwelcome” and our scholarship as “controversial.” For many of us whose work or lived experiences connect race, gender, history, or sexuality, within education, exile is less about leaving and more about staying in a space where we know we’re not fully welcome. It must remain so now, more than ever.

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Open Access: It’s Not Just a Nice Thing to Do

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To me, OA helps to combat the high costs of higher education, making innovative knowledge accessible to those of diverse backgrounds with a wide variety of needs. It takes down the ivory towers of academia, bringing publicly funded research back to the public. motto in academia.

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The Silent Crisis: Bullying Among Nurse Educators in Higher Education

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Bullying in nursing is a well-documented issue, but less attention has been given to the experiences of nurse educators who face hostility within academic institutions. These hostile work environments have profound consequences, leading many talented educators to leave academia entirely or return to clinical practice.

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Women in Leadership: Empowering Change across Generations and Cultures

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Their growing presence in academia and cultures enables them to harness collective power and create environments where women of all backgrounds feel seen and valued. She exemplifies the empathy and innovation that women bring to leadership in higher education. The Roueche Center Forum is co-edited by Drs. Roueche and Margaretta B.

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Building an Academic Space for Black Women Scholars

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jacinta Saffold In a world where academia often overlooks the nuanced narratives of Black women, the Black Womens Studies Association (BWSA) is spearheading a movement that seeks to center the lived experiences of Black women across disciplines, identities, and generations. That commitment to community-building is central to their ethos.

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