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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. APLU is a champion of that message."

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Policy Playbook Highlights Education Equity as Key to Black Advancement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The newly released "Forward Together: Black Policy Playbook for an Equitable America" provides evidence-based solutions for policymakers and advocates working to address persistent inequities in higher education and beyond. History has shown us that progress is often met with resistance.

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Compton College Addresses Student Homelessness and Basic Needs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This moment inspired Joshua Jackson and Dayshawn Louden, then student leaders at Compton College, to begin campaigning and advocating for student housing and increased basic needs on campus. Louden says that their roles as campus leaders positioned them to advocate for their fellow students and the longevity of the institution.

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Panel: Erasing Black History Threatens to Harm Black Community, Students, and Nation's Future

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The exclusion and omission of Black history threatens to harm not just the Black community at large but also students and the very future of the nation, experts said during a Nov. In the face of curriculum and book bans and the devaluing of Black history, it is imperative to amplify and uphold African American history.”

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Judge Upholds Race Consideration at Naval Academy

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However, the court also heard testimony from historians who outlined the militarys history of racial tensions and their impact on cohesion and wartime readiness. Advocates for the academy, including the Legal Defense Fund, hailed the ruling.

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Sanders, Jayapal Introduce New "College for All Act" to Eliminate Tuition for Most Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Advocates note that the concept has precedent in American history. However, proponents view the bill as laying groundwork for future higher education policy debates as student debt continues to affect millions of Americans.

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Working to Keep Minoritized Students Safe - Dr. Kaleb Briscoe

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I was always advocating for students rights and issues, working with administration, leaders, and university presidents advocating for university students, says Briscoe of her time at ASU. You have erased history, people, resources, and services. Early on, Briscoe saw herself as a student leader. No one feels safe there.

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