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Montana State's Dr. Waded Cruzado Makes History as APLU's First Latina President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Throughout my life, the history and the impact of land-grant universities and public higher education have provided me, and countless students and families, with inspiration and a call to action," Cruzado said. The university has achieved record retention rates and a 61% increase in four-year graduation rates.

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From Small-Town Roots to National Honor: SC Native Receives State's Highest Award

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The prestigious award is presented by the governor to individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary lifetime achievement, service, and contributions of national or statewide significance. On Saturday, Jan. Moore is also the assistant director of the Directorate for STEM Education at the National Science Foundation.

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Understanding Academic Exile After the 2024 Election

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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. I’d argue that exile, in this sense, can bring out our best work, and history backs this up.

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Law School Admission Council Names Sudha Setty as New President and CEO

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Sudha has a compelling vision for LSAC and will inspire us all to even greater achievements," said Scheller. Making history as the first South Asian American woman to serve as dean of an ABA-accredited law school, Setty has been particularly focused on diversity and inclusion in leadership roles. "We

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Howard University Taps Antiracist Scholar Ibram X. Kendi to Head New Advanced Studies Institute

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I have had my eye on the Mecca my entire career, studying its history and witnessing what Howard means to the culture. His work has significantly shaped contemporary discussions about racism, with his book How to Be an Antiracist achieving international bestseller status. Kendi joins Howard at the height of his academic career.

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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

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He was so successful, in fact, that by the time he graduated from high school, Williams had achieved access to the same country club that barred him due to his race. Williams didn’t celebrate his achievement alone—he brought all his Black friends with him as they broke the barrier at the club. “We We got to the country club.

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Working to Keep Minoritized Students Safe - Dr. Kaleb Briscoe

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Trust in the possibility of achieving the impossible, even when it feels out of reach. Now I do work in higher education politics and policies, analyzing the legislative bans against critical race theory (CRT) and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), says Briscoe. You have erased history, people, resources, and services.