Remove Achievement Remove Document Remove History
article thumbnail

The Commencement Story and the Rhymes of History

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Commencements are also ceremonial affairs, designed to celebrate achievement. In this moment and with this history of commencement addresses in tow, Ken Burns’ words at Brandeis make a potent intervention. According to Burns (via Mark Twain), history does not repeat itself so much as it rhymes with itself. Dr. James B.

History 116
article thumbnail

Game Changers and Change Makers: Black Publishers’ Defiant Mark on History

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Since the second decade of the nineteenth century, black-owned book publishing has existed in the United States, the books released by these publishing enterprises have vindicated blacks, documented black culture and history, and addressed the special concerns of black people in ways which white book publishers have not.

History 125
university leaders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Unleashing the Power of Active Learning: Revolutionizing Online Education for Unprecedented Engagement and Achievement

Faculty Focus

For example, in a history course, students can form groups to research and present on different historical events or periods. Students can maintain online journals or blogs, documenting their thoughts, observations, and connections to course content. She currently serves as an adjunct faculty member at St.

article thumbnail

Unleashing the Power of Active Learning: Revolutionizing Online Education for Unprecedented Engagement and Achievement

Faculty Focus

For example, in a history course, students can form groups to research and present on different historical events or periods. Students can maintain online journals or blogs, documenting their thoughts, observations, and connections to course content. She currently serves as an adjunct faculty member at St.

article thumbnail

Legends Henry and Shirley Frye Honored with Renaming of A&T Building

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Frye Hall is one of six buildings on campus designed by the architectural firm of the late Phil Freelon, a nationally recognized figure in the architecture community who led the design team for the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. Bluford Library Archives at A&T. The Justice Henry E.

History 124
article thumbnail

Meet the Authors of New Titles in the Major Problems Anthology Series

Today's Learner

history, world history and western civilization. Spielvogel is Associate Professor Emeritus of History at The Pennsylvania State University. from The Ohio State University, where he specialized in Reformation history. in history, and M.A. in art history from The Pennsylvania State University.

History 52
article thumbnail

Personal Statements – a redraft rather than a reform?

HEPI

However, it is not clear how these limited reforms will achieve either of these aims in a substantial manner. Therefore, while the aim of closing the widening participation gap is crucial, it remains unclear how these reforms will achieve that.

Guidance 125