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Oakwood University Names First Female President in 129-Year History

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Gina Spivey-Brown has been named the 12th president of Oakwood University, becoming the first woman to lead the historically Black Seventh-day Adventist institution in its 129-year history. Oakwood University, founded in 1896 as Oakwood Industrial School, has grown to offer more than 50-degree programs to approximately 1,700 students.

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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

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In the heart of Baltimore, a remarkable transformation is taking place at Coppin State University under the visionary leadership of President Dr. Anthony Jenkins. By taking a careful look at course offerings and degree pathways, the administration has streamlined the road to graduation. Coppin was always my first choice, says Muhammad.

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Q&A: UNCF's Ed Smith-Lewis on the UNITE Convening and HBCU Transformation

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DIVERSE : Can you talk about the history of the Institute for Capacity Building and how the UNITE convening came about? Under the guidance and visionary leadership of our current President and CEO, Dr. Michael Lomax , ICB officially launched in 2006. From CPI and our broader institutional support work, UNITE was born.

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Working to Keep Minoritized Students Safe - Dr. Kaleb Briscoe

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Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, University of Oklahoma Age: 38 Education: B.S., She received her undergraduate and MBA degrees from Albany State University (ASU). You have erased history, people, resources, and services.

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UNC Journalism Dean Navigates Diversity Mission Amid DEI Restrictions

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He's earned degrees from Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro and the University of Oregon, where he obtained his Ph.D. How does your leadership reflect your commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in journalism education? Born and raised in Brazil, Reis' academic background is in communication and journalism.

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Usher to Receive Honorary Doctorate and Deliver Emory University's Commencement Address

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Grammy-winning artist Usher Raymond IV will deliver the keynote address at Emory University's 180th Commencement ceremony on Monday, May 12, where he will Usher also receive an honorary doctor of humane letters degree. With eight Grammy Awards and nine No.

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Women’s History Month 2025: Moving Forward Together

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Reading Time: 7 minutes During the month of March, we celebrate Womens History Month. degree in journalism – advertising/public relations from the University of South Carolina and her M.A degree in computer resource management from Webster University. This years theme is Moving Forward Together!

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