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Silenced Voices: Confronting Linguistic Discrimination and Cultural Erasure in Academia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

One day, while walking to a work meeting at a university in a supposedly progressive Northeast state, I encountered a disheartening sight. The shock of this encounter was amplified by the fact that it occurred at a predominantly white university. A photo depicted an individual holding a sign that read: "Please Speak English."

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Emerging Scholars Express Hope, Validation, and Drive During Webinar

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It's been something that has sustained me in academia, the service work that I do,” said Dr. Melva Treviño Peña, an assistant professor at the University of Rhode Island. “To Scholarly research should be made accessible and legible for people not in academia, the scholars agreed. "My I will pass the torch to you.

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Challenges Persist for Early-Career Black Academics

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Yet another noticed anti-Black racism increase at their institution when the university publicly declared its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). The report’s lead researcher, Dr. Becca Franssen, is a partner at the British talent-search firm GatenbySanderson, where she helps British universities fill executive roles.

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George Washington University elects first woman president

University Business

After a long and demanding search for George Washington University’s 19th president, the Board of Trustees has officially recognized Dr. Ellen Granberg to the position. George Washington University marked its 200-year anniversary in 2021 during a time of uncertainty, but school leaders believe they have turned a corner.

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10 Must-Listen Podcasts to Raise Your Higher Ed Leadership Game

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

10 Must-Listen Podcasts to Raise Your Higher Ed Leadership Game bridget Thu, 09/21/2023 - 06:00 Image Podcast Higher Ed Leadership Weekly Wisdom If you work in higher education leadership, you really should know about The Innovating Together Podcast , created by the University Innovation Alliance (UIA) in partnership with Inside Higher Ed.

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10 Must-Listen Podcasts to Help Raise Your Leadership Game

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10 Must-Listen Podcasts to Help Raise Your Leadership Game bridget Thu, 09/21/2023 - 06:00 Podcast Higher Ed Leadership Weekly Wisdom To celebrate this year’s International Podcast Day , the University Innovation Alliance (UIA) revisits the most popular episodes of our Innovating Together Podcast from 2022 and 2023.

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The importance of academic mental health

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by Roz Collings It was University Mental Health day on Thursday 14 th March 2024. This is a national UK project organised by Student Minds and University Mental Health Advisory Network, aiming to start a conversation to ensure university wide mental health is a priority.