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International Women’s Day: Black Women Shaping the Future of Academia

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Professor Lisa-Dionne Morris is Professor of Public & Industry Understanding of Capability Driven Design in the School of Mechanical Engineering, and the Engagement Champion for the EPSRC EDI Hub+, at the University of Leeds. In the US, Black women account for just 2% of science and engineering roles.

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Exporting Degrees, Importing Responsibility: Rethinking Careers Support for International Graduates

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The reality is, universities have a far greater role to play in empowering international graduates to thrive not just within the UK, but globally. By empowering our international alumni to ‘pay it forward’, we generate a virtuous cycle of mentorship, opportunity, and success. At UEL, we are committed to this vision.

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Law Project Advocates for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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One such resource is the Lanterman Fair Hearing Smart Search Tool, an interactive search engine designed to help users find and download fair hearing decisions published by the Office of Administrative Hearings. The initiative, launched in 2019, was inspired by Alison D.

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Leveraging Materials Engineering to Improve Human Health

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Erika Moore Title: Rhines Rising Star Larry Hench Assistant Professor, Materials Science and Engineering, Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering, University of Florida Age: 31 Education: B.S., biomedical engineering, The Johns Hopkins University; Ph.D., She is also the founder and president of Moore Wealth, Inc.,

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

All faculty and administrator searches must have a DEI advocate who completes specialized training. Michael Gutierrez “We believe that Hartnell College is an engine for economic vitality in our region and for students to move from poverty to prosperity,” says Michael Gutierrez, superintendent/president of Hartnell. “In

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Critical Studies of Education and Technology: 6 Types of Hope (Part 3) #CSET2025

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He believes that education should empower students to develop their own agency, allowing them to question, explore, and pursue their own projects. Collective Hope Dave advocated for placing hope in collectives rather than individual “high priests” of technology.

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The Importance of Women’s Leadership in Higher Education

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By promoting gender equality in education, we can empower women and girls to reach their full potential, contribute to their communities, and create a more just and equal world. Allies and advocates can also play a crucial role in supporting women’s leadership in higher education. But we’re not there yet.