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The Commencement Story and the Rhymes of History

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Commencements are also ceremonial affairs, designed to celebrate achievement. Commencement speeches have been a higher education tradition in the U.S. In this moment and with this history of commencement addresses in tow, Ken Burns’ words at Brandeis make a potent intervention. Dr. James B. since the early 19th Century.

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How Remote Work Can Help Universities Achieve Sustainability Goals

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Going green is a major theme in higher education these days. “A A growing number of universities and colleges are committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050,” says Jenay Robert, a senior researcher at EDUCAUSE. Remote work also can help schools to achieve their overall sustainability goals.

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Black History Month 2024: African Americans and the Arts 

Today's Learner

Reading Time: 4 minutes The national theme for Black History Month 2024 is “ African Americans and the Arts.” Black History Month 2024 is a time to recognize and highlight the achievements of Black artists and creators, and the role they played in U.S. history and in shaping our country today. Woodson, 1947.

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Women make history on stages big and small by lifting each other up

UW Presidential Blog

At the University of Washington, women have been making history since the University was founded. Together, this marks first time in UW history that all four of these leadership positions have been held by women. In Seattle, new Provost Tricia Serio serves as the University’s chief academic officer.

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NJIT Achieves HSI Status and Works to Increase Its Impact

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The goal was to achieve these numbers by 2025, but NJIT hit its target by the spring of 2024. These are opportunities to celebrate the rich history, culture and the people from underrepresented communities.” One of the things I’ve done is building out an institutional agenda for our heritage month celebrations,” Jones says.

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Honouring Black History Month in higher education

Kortext University Leaders' Blog

Although we’re living in a more progressive society, racial discrimination and inequality can be felt by people of colour in the UK to this very day, emphasising the importance of honouring Black History Month. . So, what is Black History Month and why should you care about it? . The importance of Black History Month.

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Why African American History Month Is the Quintessential American Celebration

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

African American History Month marks a period in which Americans can celebrate together, because it spotlights the possibilities and the promise that the country remains poised to offer, even as we acknowledge the mistakes and shortcomings of the past. The nation owes a debt of gratitude to celebrated historian Dr. Carter G.

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