Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2025

Julian Vasquez Heilig, the first underrepresented minority Provost in Western Michigan University's history, announced his resignation from the position after a two- year tenure marked by significant institutional achievements. During his leadership, WMU set all-time records for online programs, graduation rates, and student retention.

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HEPI

MARCH 29, 2025

More than eleven years later, we revisit his lecture to consider what lessons it holds for today’s higher education sector. John Denham, March 2025 RSA Lecture The Cost of Higher Education Good evening. I want to change the terms of the debate, not present a detailed plan for university education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 10, 2025

This research confirms what we've long understood about the unique power of HBCUs to nurture not just academic achievement, but holistic well-being among HBCU students, said Dr. Michael L. UNCF, founded in 1944, has raised more than $6 billion to support students' access to higher education, provide scholarships, and strengthen HBCUs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 16, 2025

Cruzado, who will assume the role on July 1, brings a deeply personal connection to the land-grant university mission, having begun her higher education journey as a first-generation college student at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagez. Waded Cruzado historic appointment as she becomes the first Latina to lead the organization.

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The PIE News

JANUARY 20, 2025

The establishment of a Russell Group branch campus in Egypt an unprecedented first for Africa is a groundbreaking achievement that symbolises the boundless potential of collaboration in higher education, said Egypts minister of higher education and scientific research, Mohamed Ayman Ashour.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2025

Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, University of Oklahoma Age: 38 Education: B.S., Student Affairs and Higher Education, Indiana State University; Ph.D., Business Marketing, Albany State University; MBA.,

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HEPI

DECEMBER 7, 2024

The traditional model of higher education institutions in the UK has largely relied on student recruitment as the primary means of funding both staff salaries and research activities. In terms of the consequences, the imbalance between education and research importance has contributed to serious problems in higher education.

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The PIE News

MARCH 25, 2025

Rankings such as QS and Times Higher Education heavily weigh internationalisation metrics, including international student ratios, international faculty presence, and global research collaborations. Clearly articulating the expected timescale for achieving these strategic goals is also critical.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Gaby Pacheco TheDream.US, the nation's largest college and career success program for undocumented immigrant students, has released its 10-year impact report , highlighting remarkable achievements despite significant challenges faced by Dreamers across the United States. Most of TheDream.US When TheDream.US Looking ahead, TheDream.US

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2025

Dr. Monica Parrish Trent, CEO, Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) Foundation (Formerly with Achieving the Dream). She exemplifies the empathy and innovation that women bring to leadership in higher education. Today, women serve as CEOs, university presidents, political leaders, and cultural pioneers.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2025

25, Moorea Distinguished Professor of Urban Education at The Ohio State University (OSU) and executive director of the Todd Anthony Bell National Resource Centerwas awarded the Order of the Palmetto South Carolinas highest civilian honor established in 1971. On Saturday, Jan.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 15, 2024

McMickens’s scholarship centers on historically marginalized and underserved populations that suffer from inequities, particularly in higher education. The research is rich and ever-manifesting on college campuses for McMickens, an associate professor of higher education and the director of the M.S.Ed.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2025

Kendi's exceptional scholarship and unwavering commitment to social justice align perfectly with Howard University's mission and values as we deepen our scholarship on the African Diaspora," he said. Wutoh said there is a strong alignment between Kendi's work and the university's mission. Dr. Ibram X.

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Insight Into Diversity

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Department of Education for a longstanding initiative that fosters higher education opportunities for underrepresented and low-income students. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program, managed by the U.S. Department of Education, was established in 1989. The Ronald E. Named in honor of Ronald E.

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The PIE News

JANUARY 23, 2025

The portal showcases India’s diverse educational offerings, raising awareness and interest among prospective international students, stated Kumar. The portal provides detailed information on study programs, institutions, and scholarships in India, helping the students to make informed decisions.

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The PIE News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

These efforts are part of Saudi Arabia’s broader push to achieve its Vision 2030 goals, which emphasise innovation, skills development, and global partnerships to prepare its workforce for the future. “There’s a decades long educational affinity between Saudi and the US,” said Ratney.

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Liaison International

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Graduate enrollment leaders in higher education today may well feel like they are fighting their own battle, trying to reach their enrollment targets without sufficient resources while also navigating the complex landscape of increasing competition, shrinking budgets, and staffing turnover.

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The PIE News

JANUARY 28, 2025

Its incredibly rewarding to witness students achieve their dreams, knowing that we played a part in their journey. Beyond that, I thrive on the thrill of navigating the ever-changing international education landscape. The best work trip was to the 2024 UOffer Global Ireland Higher Education Forum in Beijing.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 19, 2024

Grace Alexis Stephens Generations College boasts a 120-year rich legacy of providing accessible and high-quality education to campus-based and online students from diverse backgrounds across 40 states. Bernard's journey, as portrayed in the documentary, stands as a testament to the strength and persistence of single parents nationwide.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 8, 2023

Testing and research giant ETS, is offering a number of scholarships for underrepresented students who demonstrate academic excellence. Green Scholarship; the Dr. Lillian M. Those selected will receive a full tuition-only need/merit scholarships for the 2023–2024 academic school year. The $20,000 Lenora M.

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Insight Into Diversity

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

To help students achieve economic stability, Northern Illinois University (NIU) launched Student Financial Advising Services in 2021. To date, counselors have met with nearly 1,200 students, says Anne Hardy, director of scholarships and student financial advising services. . NIU Works to Close Financial Knowledge Gap . Anne Hardy.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 4, 2025

The cancellations come at a time when many communities are experiencing severe teacher shortages while students remain approximately half a grade level behind pre-pandemic achievement levels in reading and math. There's a ripple effect that must be addressed now," said Dr. Kathlene Campbell, NCTR CEO.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2024

My hope is to continue to transform lives through higher education.” Wade Scholars will benefit low-income, high-achieving students. Funds to establish the program will support two students per year with full room and board scholarships for their first two years on campus.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 26, 2023

Eighteen students from across the nation were awarded scholarships by ETS at its annual scholarship reception on the ETS campus in Princeton, N.J. Equal access to education is the key that unlocks the American Dream. It is how we progress as a society,” said ETS CEO Amit Sevak, who presented the scholarships to the students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The path to higher education success has many obstacles and barriers for Latinos across the U.S. The mission of Excelencia in Education, founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A. There must be deliberate and continuous assessment to identify and implement strategies that improve Latino student achievement. Santiago and Sarita E.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

AUGUST 7, 2024

Reading Time: 12 minutes As we navigate through 2024, the landscape of higher education marketing is evolving at an unprecedented pace. At HEM, we have dedicated the past 15 years to helping educational institutions thrive through innovative and effective marketing solutions. Contact HEM today!

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 26, 2023

Achieving HSI status Larry Eby Larry Eby, executive director of advancement at Goldey-Beacom College (GBC) in Delaware, said several years ago the college’s admissions office saw there was a rising number of Hispanic students pursuing higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 23, 2024

Achieving the Dream (ATD) has announced that eight ATD Network community college students were chosen as 2024 DREAM Scholars, including one Tribal College and University student, one student from a college within the South African Siyaphumelela Network, and one student from a Gateway to College program. Dr. Karen A.

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Insight Into Diversity

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Since its inception in 2012, College Greenlight has emerged as a critical platform addressing these barriers, offering a unique bridge between students, counselors, community-based organizations (CBOs), and higher education institutions. One of the ways this is achieved is through a robust network of partners.

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WCET Frontiers

JUNE 18, 2024

In line with that vision, WCET and Every Learner Everywhere present the following article on recognizing Juneteenth and offer ideas on how to integrate this important day into higher education settings.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The Council worked with the university to ensure it received federal Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) designation, which requires that at least 25% or higher of the undergraduate full-time enrollment be Hispanic or Latinx. The goal was to achieve these numbers by 2025, but NJIT hit its target by the spring of 2024.

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Inside Higher Ed

DECEMBER 5, 2022

candidate—and became one of the many Ukrainian students currently benefiting from scholarships offered by U.S. The scholarships are expected to cost between $5 million and $6 million in total, to be funded through private philanthropy, according to a university spokesperson. So she returned to KU—this time as a Ph.D.

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Insight Into Diversity

MAY 14, 2023

Since its inception 21 years ago, the Point Foundation has become the largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ+ college students in the country. In the 2018-2019 academic year, the organization awarded scholarships to 98 students. At one time, the organization received over 1,500 applications for only 20 scholarships.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Capital University will now offer scholarships covering up to full tuition and mandatory fees to eligible transfer students from Columbus State Community College (CSCC) who are pursuing bachelor’s degrees. This latest expansion of Capital’s Main Street Scholarship will commence with enrollment Fall 2023.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The evolving landscape of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in higher education is reshaping the role of Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs) (El-Amin, 2022b). The role of Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs) in higher education has undergone significant transformation over recent years (El-Amin, 2022b).

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The PIE News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

In our experience, external economic factors generally don’t deter students and their families from investing in education, especially when they receive hands-on support from our expert agents. About the author: Amer Mourad is the founder and CEO of Global Study UK (GSUK), an education consultancy based in London, United Kingdom.

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