article thumbnail

Howard University Makes History as First HBCU to Achieve Top Research Status

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Palmer, chair and professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the university. The university's Cancer Center holds the distinction of being the only such facility at an HBCU providing comprehensive cancer treatment services while training future oncology professionals and researchers.

article thumbnail

Don’t Just Witness History; Seize the Opportunity to Shape It

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

However, I would say that it does not scratch the surface of what the institutions deserve for their contribution to American society–not just now but since inception, and from the beginning to now these institutions have been met with fewer resources than every other group of higher education institutions.

History 132
university leaders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

The Future of Equitable AI in Higher Education

Insight Into Diversity

He added, “Greenville Technical College is proud to take a leading role in incorporating AI-enhanced equipment into our new world-class welding facility and AI-powered robotics.” “It is going to take a knowledgeable and skilled workforce to realize AI’s promised productivity gains,” Miller wrote on GTC’s website.

article thumbnail

Meeting the Looming Web Accessibility Regulations: The Time to Start Was Yesterday

WCET Frontiers

Much like physical facility requirements, such as corner curb cuts, larger bathroom stalls, and door-opening buttons can help everyone, the new standards will provide a more successful and inclusive experience for all. These requirements will help both those with and without disabilities.

article thumbnail

UNCF Urges Passing of HBCUs IGNITE Excellence Act

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Department of Education (ED) to distribute grants for new campus buildings, broadband expansion, and research and instruction equipment at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and qualifying minority-serving institutions (MSIs). Dr. Michael L. 8803 would require the U.S. Lodriguez V.

article thumbnail

State Funding, Federal Policy Shifts, and Major Investments Reshape Higher Ed

Insight Into Diversity

Billion Plan to Modernize Public Higher Education Governor Maura Healey of Massachusetts has unveiled a $2.5 The plan, known as The BRIGHT Act, seeks to update aging infrastructure, including new labs, classrooms, and improved mental health facilities. (sheeo.org) Massachusetts Proposes $2.5

Policy 52
article thumbnail

Social Security Offsets and Defaulted Student Loans (CFPB)

Higher Education Inquirer

Department of Education (Department of Education) can collect the outstanding balance through forced collections, including the offset of tax refunds and Social Security benefits and the garnishment of wages. Executive Summary When borrowers default on their federal student loans, the U.S. million in 2017 to 2.7