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From Challenge to Triumph: Empowering Marginalized Students to Become Scholars

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Through mentorship in higher education, we can build supportive communities that empower students to excel rather than allowing obstacles to hold them back. Should you advocate for them, with them, or behind the scenes? We are not truly vested in a student’s future success if we only provide them with “clinical” mentorship.

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Why Higher Ed Should Advocate for Universal Early Learning Coverage in the 2024 Election

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When Bill de Blasio placed universal Pre-K at the forefront of his New York City mayoral campaign in 2013, he signaled a commitment to expanding educational opportunities for all children, regardless of their socioeconomic background. Bright Early childhood education is the foundation upon which all future learning is built.

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Empowering Black Scholars in STEM: The Urgency of Mentorship and Inclusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The HBCU STEM US focuses on exploring and sharing the narratives of HBCUs through convergence research for our benefit and that of the nation, thereby chronicling the tradition of excellence in STEM education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Nelson Pham is a doctoral student at Howard University.

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An Advocate for Equitable Health - Dr. Sabina Khan

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Assistant Professor, Womens Health Occupational Therapist, University of St. Khans mission is to empower these women by building life skills, supporting their education, and creating opportunities for better futures for them and their children. Dr. Arlenys Loffredo at the University of St.

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Empowering Latinas Beyond Barriers Through Education, Persistence and Broader Understanding

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Through exceptional work, relationship building, and advocating for ourselves, we can rise through the ranks. Veronica Calderon is the Chief Inclusion, Belonging and Equity Officer at DeVry University. This concerning trend only means that we cannot wait for a seat to be offered. to achieve meaningful equity.

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Empower Learners for the Age of AI: a reflection

Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson

During the Empower Learners for the Age of AI (ELAI) conference earlier in December 2022, it became apparent to me personally that not only does Artificial intelligence (AI) have the potential to revolutionize the field of education, but that it already is. 1998) and Wikipedia (b.2001), 2001), I am amazed you are still functioning.

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Should universities focus more on student and social purpose?

The PIE News

The core aims of a university have not changed in centuries. Among those taking a more holistic approach is the University of Heriot-Watt Malaysia, pushing an emphasis on supporting students to ‘find their purpose’ over the mere pursuit of credentials. Is ‘student purpose’ the key to better outcomes?