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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By taking a careful look at course offerings and degree pathways, the administration has streamlined the road to graduation. This involved analyzing class schedules, prerequisites, and program requirements to ensure students can progress efficiently toward their degrees. Coppin was always my first choice, says Muhammad.

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UNC Journalism Dean Navigates Diversity Mission Amid DEI Restrictions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He's earned degrees from Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro and the University of Oregon, where he obtained his Ph.D. Those are especially important in a media and journalism environment. Born and raised in Brazil, Reis' academic background is in communication and journalism. That elevates our role that much further.

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Paul Quinn College to Create an Innovative Housing Model and a Mixed-Use Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We are proud to support Paul Quinn College in their mission to create a transformative and sustainable campus environment that addresses critical needs like housing, transportation, and food security for students,” said Kelley Cornish, CEO and President, T.D. Jakes Foundation. Our work with the T.D.

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Working to Keep Minoritized Students Safe - Dr. Kaleb Briscoe

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

She received her undergraduate and MBA degrees from Albany State University (ASU). These disparate environments have offered Briscoe a unique insight into the experiences of Black students within these spaces and how institutional support for Black students is critical to their success. She went on to earn her Ph.D.

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Providing Tuition Assistance to Native American Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The primary goal is helping increase the number of Native students enrolling in MSU and successfully completing a degree at MSU,” says Leonard. We have a ton of work to do on our end to make an environment where once we get [Native students] here, we keep them here, “ says Leonard.

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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Challenges to Qualify Francis-Begay references a program at the University of Arizona—the Arizona Native Scholars Grant—a grant program that promises tuition, and college fees for Native American Arizona residents pursuing their first bachelor’s degree. This is for individuals who have not already earned a bachelor’s degree.

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Providing Tuition Assistance to Native American Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The primary goal is helping increase the number of Native students enrolling in MSU and successfully completing a degree at MSU,” says Leonard. We have a ton of work to do on our end to make an environment where once we get [Native students] here, we keep them here, “ says Leonard.