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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. Her mentors at ASU, Briscoe says, truly encouraged her to understand the significance of education and valuing Black thought.

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Acting Temple University President, DEI & Civil Rights Advocate Dies Suddenly

Insight Into Diversity

As a student, Epps worked at the university’s bookstore, and she later joined the faculty in 1985, eventually working her way up to several high-ranking roles, including dean of the university’s law school, the executive vice president and provost, and chief academic officer. Josh Shapiro (D) wrote in a social media post.

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Combating Gender-Based Violence on College Campuses Must Start at the Top

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

With their highly visible public platforms and extensive professional networks, university presidents are uniquely positioned to go beyond tactical responses and drive holistic cultural change. Indeed, an October 2023 report from the U.S. This includes recognizing both individual and collective responsibility for harm.

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West Virginia: outcry over “unprecedented” language cuts

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As a result of an appeal, instruction in Spanish – described the university as “a high demand language” – and Chinese – “a critical need language” – would be offered based upon student demand and instructional capacity, with five faculty reinstated.

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Universities Tighten Budgets Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty

Insight Into Diversity

At the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) faculty were informed that the university would lose over $100 million in federal funding, prompting a hiring freeze for non-faculty positions. Washington State University is also reviewing its budget and preparing for potential cuts, including hiring and travel freezes.

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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. I really call for university presidents and leaders to respond to this moment."

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Completion Grants: Innovative Financial Aid for Today's Students

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

The University Innovation Alliance (UIA) was honored to partner with The Chronicle of Higher Education for its September 29, 2022 panel discussion on innovative financial aid for today's students. Panelists included: • Tim Renick , Executive Director, National Institute for Student Success at Georgia State University.