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Little Rock Nine Member Thelma Mothershed Wair, Dies at the Age of 83

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Thelma Watershed Wair, who made history as one of the Little Rock Nine who integrated an Arkansas high school in 1957, died over the weekend. Thelma Watershed Wair Wair chose a career in education and was committed to community outreach, working as a home economics teacher and guidance counselor for East St. She was 83.

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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Central to this national transformation is the innovative Eagle Achievement Center, a comprehensive student success hub located in the schools library that provides integrated academic support, career guidance, and personal development resources. Coppin was always my first choice, says Muhammad.

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Ed Department Shakes Up OPMs and Third-Party Servicers: This Is Huge

WCET Frontiers

For those in higher education, the U.S. Department of Education created its own rumblings by releasing new guidance with rules about any contracted services and a series of questions about companies helping institutions with online learning. This regulatory guidance will reach into every corner of an institution.

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Personal Statements – a redraft rather than a reform?

HEPI

Sarra has previously blogged for HEPI on the topics of getting the best fit for students and supporting students to move into higher education. What else have you done to prepare outside of education, and why are these experiences helpful? It is clear that these questions are supposed to offer support and guidance to students.

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CUNY’s Black Male Initiative Marks 20 Years of Success Amid National DEI Pushbacks

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

CUNY student at BMI conference Black and Brown students, particularly men, have historically struggled to enroll in higher education, and many that do fail to complete their degrees. Its program, begun under the guidance of then-president Dr. Edison O. It even assesses their sense of belonging on campus and in higher education.

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We celebrate Black history, and acknowledge the pain of persistent inequity

UW Presidential Blog

Part of what makes Black history such a compelling lens is the bravery and tenacity with which Black Americans have persevered to overcome staggering obstacles and oppression that were — and are — built into our nation’s systems and structures from its founding and continue to be a source of systemic inequity today.

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Increasing Enrollment and Retention Through a Community of Care Approach in Higher Education

Faculty Focus

The success of higher education institutions rests on their ability to increase student enrollment and retain learners. Therefore, learners need flexible and supportive programs and care from all higher education personnel. Returning to education after years away can be a daunting experience for many students.