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Howard University Makes History as First HBCU to Achieve Top Research Status

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a groundbreaking achievement that marks a significant milestone for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Howard University has become the first HBCU to receive the prestigious Research One (R1) Carnegie Classification, placing it among the nation's most elite research institutions. Dr. Bruce A. Department of Education.

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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Central to this national transformation is the innovative Eagle Achievement Center, a comprehensive student success hub located in the schools library that provides integrated academic support, career guidance, and personal development resources. One of the most striking achievements has been the expansion of Coppins academic portfolio.

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One Million Behind Bars Now Have Access to Academic Research Through JSTOR

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a significant development for educational access in correctional facilities, the JSTOR Access in Prison (JAIP) program has reached a remarkable milestone, now serving over one million incarcerated learners across the United States. This achievement represents a doubling of the program's reach in just over a year.

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Howard on Track for R1 Distinction

Insight Into Diversity

Howard University is on the verge of achieving Research-1 (R1) status, a prestigious classification awarded to universities demonstrating the highest levels of research activity. The potential achievement is especially meaningful given the history of systemic challenges that have hindered HBCUs from reaching this status.

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Community Colleges Test New Model Linking Student Success to Community Impact

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Community Vibrancy Framework, developed by Achieving the Dream (ATD), moves beyond traditional metrics of student completion to create a more comprehensive model of institutional and community transformation. Stout measure success. The college recently secured a $456.5

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Studying abroad – disease or an opportunity? Let’s break the myth

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Common reasons include better rankings, teaching quality, advanced facilities, and greater job opportunities. Moreover, many Indians who studied abroad have achieved great success back home in various fields such as politics, business, entertainment, and technology.

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The ABCs of Community College Leadership: What CEOs Need to Know

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

College presidents must also demonstrate loyalty, honesty, and discretion if they hope to earn district trust and remain employed long enough to achieve anything noteworthy on their campuses. Thus, equity is the watchwordand not for the sake of achieving institutional metrics that we can hail in state reports and educational publications.