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Colleges Revise Race-Conscious Scholarships

Insight Into Diversity

Universities across the country are revising or ending certain financial aid criteria and scholarships in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 rulings against race-conscious admissions in higher education. “Our colleges and universities are at their best when they reflect the rich diversity of our nation,” U.S.

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Maharashtra puts curbs on scholarship for marginalised students

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Though SC, ST, and OBC communities constitute over 70% of the Indian population, with Maharashtra being home to over 55% of individuals from the marginalised groups, issues like casteism, abuse, and bullying have plagued the students in prominent higher education institutions across India.

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How to Break the Promotion Glass Ceiling for Teaching and Scholarship Academics

HEPI

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Andrew Woon, Senior Lecturer in Strategic Management at Queen Mary University of London. Promotion for academics, especially those on teaching and scholarship (T&S) pathways, is fraught with challenges. Current promotion practices present significant obstacles for T&S academics.

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National HBCU Scholarship Program Seeks to Address Student Financial Hurdles

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A national scholarship program for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) is set to be launched. and develop into advocates and champions for universal rights. and develop into advocates and champions for universal rights. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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UNCF Celebrates 80 Years

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The United Negro College Fund is celebrating its 80 years as the nation’s leading advocate for education equity and economic mobility. Today, UNCF counts more than 500,000 students it has helped get to and through college with scholarships, internships and fellowships. Dr. Michael L.

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Army Veteran and Doctoral Student Named Inaugural Winner of the U.S. Army Women’s Foundation’s 6888th Scholarship

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A Tarleton State University doctoral student and U.S. Army Women’s Foundation’s 6888th Scholarship, The Flash Today reported. in educational leadership with an emphasis on higher education, Burkett wants to advocate for unheard voices and share stories of the vulnerable and underrepresented. “As

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The Jesuit Subtext of Indiana Jones in Higher Education

Academic Tech Tips

Also, one could argue that the character of Indiana Jones has ties to the Jesuit identity in higher education. They are known for their commitment to education and their emphasis on intellectual rigor and critical thinking. But his ties to the Jesuit identity in higher education make him even more interesting and complex.