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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a groundbreaking achievement that marks a significant milestone for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Howard University has become the first HBCU to receive the prestigious Research One (R1) Carnegie Classification, placing it among the nation's most elite research institutions. Dr. Bruce A.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

And the stakes couldn’t be higher for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), which for generations have punched above their weight. It has already made history, with an HBCU graduate as the first presidential nominee of either of the two major parties. They serve more economically disenfranchised students than most U.S.

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Working to Keep Minoritized Students Safe - Dr. Kaleb Briscoe

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, University of Oklahoma Age: 38 Education: B.S., Business Marketing, Albany State University; MBA., Albany State University; M.S., Albany State University; M.S.,

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Encouraging Families to Promote Racial Identity and Pride in Black and Other Minoritized Children

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A Final Word We are staunch advocates of appreciating Black culture and its legacy of innovation, education, and significant contributions to the history of the United States. Ford is Distinguished Professor of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University. Dr. Erik M. Dr. Tanya J.

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QS rankings: US and UK unis lead but Asian countries excel

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The rankings, which analyse more than 18,300 academic offerings at over 1,700 universities across 100 locations worldwide, have highlighted strong global competition. Moreover, the University of Leeds has made remarkable progress, securing 53 subject entries more than any other UK institution, according to a statement by QS.

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Federal Fumbles and Candidate Silence. How the Next Administration Can Support Education Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Steve Colón The judicial branch is sending loud implicit and explicit messages that diversity should not be a priority in higher education, particularly with the recent reversal of affirmative action. Students History has shown that equity needs to drip from the federal level, and right now the faucet seems rusty. The

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University of Phoenix and the Ash Heap of Higher Ed History

Higher Education Inquirer

The University of Phoenix (or at least its name) may soon enter the ash heap of US history--and rise again as a state-run robocollege. Once hailed as the leader in affordable adult education for workers entering middle management, it is a shell of its former self--in an economy less certain for consumers. It's a Long Story.

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