Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 15, 2025

Gilda Barabino, president of Olin College of Engineering in Massachusetts, will leave her position at the end of the academic year, adding to the growing list of higher Dr. Gilda Barabino education leadership departures. By 2026, merit scholarships will be reduced to $10,000 annually, a move aimed at ensuring long-term sustainability.

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JANUARY 26, 2025

25, Moorea Distinguished Professor of Urban Education at The Ohio State University (OSU) and executive director of the Todd Anthony Bell National Resource Centerwas awarded the Order of the Palmetto South Carolinas highest civilian honor established in 1971. Moore III trailblazers whose influence shaped his path to distinction. since 2018.

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JANUARY 30, 2025

Julian Vasquez Heilig, the first underrepresented minority Provost in Western Michigan University's history, announced his resignation from the position after a two- year tenure marked by significant institutional achievements. During his leadership, WMU set all-time records for online programs, graduation rates, and student retention.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2024

was in the fifth grade when the ideals of justice and civil rights were emblazoned into the mind of the man who has spent much of his storied career fighting for diversity and equity in education. Knoxville Board of Education case. The rest is history. Flagship Pathway Scholarship Endowment in 2021. Theotis Robinson Jr.

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JANUARY 31, 2025

I have had my eye on the Mecca my entire career, studying its history and witnessing what Howard means to the culture. Kendi's exceptional scholarship and unwavering commitment to social justice align perfectly with Howard University's mission and values as we deepen our scholarship on the African Diaspora," he said.

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JANUARY 26, 2025

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

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2024

was in the fifth grade when the ideals of justice and civil rights were emblazoned into the mind of the man who has spent much of his storied career fighting for diversity and equity in education. Knoxville Board of Education case. The rest is history. Flagship Pathway Scholarship Endowment in 2021. Theotis Robinson Jr.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

This is so much more than a traditional real estate project or campus housing development—it’s a statement about what higher education can be for all of us – those who attend our schools and those who do not,” said Dr. Michael J. Jakes Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, the first graduate program the school’s history.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The Georgetown event not only honored Xaviers continued contributions but also reflected on the role of Black Catholic scholarship in shaping faith and social justice initiatives. IBCS offers two tracks: a graduate theology program for future church leaders and a continuing education track for lay people seeking deeper faith formation.

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Insight Into Diversity

MARCH 3, 2025

Department of Education has modified its previous directives on race in hiring, scholarships, student programs, and other educational policies. Since coming into power, the new administration has focused on enforcing conservative legal principles in education, particularly regarding race and gender policies.

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The PIE News

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

There are opportunities for excellent education in India so our goal is to not see successful outcomes only in the form of outbound migration,” said Sheth. Moreover, income-eligible students who get a total SAT score of 1300 or higher may also qualify for a merit-cum-need scholarship at participating universities. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 3, 2025

Founded in 2018 with the recognition that Black womens perspectives have long been marginalized in academia, BWSA was birthed as a necessary space for scholars dedicated to studying Black womens histories, politics, literature, and lived experiences. asked Samuel.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 25, 2022

A new study conducted by the ultra-conservative Manhattan Institute and published by the City Journal claims to prove that Critical Race Theory (CRT) is being taught in K-12 education. Rather, it is evidence that, maybe, more students are being exposed to an honest, non-propagandized version of race relationships and American history.

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The Guardian - Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Critics say courses are being closed that played a leading role in addressing racial disparities in higher education Black scholarship in the UK risks being wiped out due to redundancies and course closures, leading academics have warned.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 9, 2024

“Since the second decade of the nineteenth century, black-owned book publishing has existed in the United States, the books released by these publishing enterprises have vindicated blacks, documented black culture and history, and addressed the special concerns of black people in ways which white book publishers have not. Cornish and John B.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Alex Red Corn Recently at our Indigenous Peoples Day gathering at Kansas State University, Chief Ben Barnes of the Shawnee spoke from the heart about matters related to Shawnee histories and their ongoing presence as a Native nation. and worldwide, have a complicated relationship with institutions of education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) has received $4 million, the largest gift commitment in the school’s history. Staples Scholarship Endowed Fund. “I The commitment was made by SMCM alum R. Scott Raspa, a class of 1986 graduate, and contributes to SMCM’s 2023 $20 million Taking the LEAD fundraising campaign. Scott Raspa and John M.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 20, 2023

The higher education institutions conferring honorary degrees on Zelensky committed to assisting Ukraine in other ways. Scholarships, for example, are an especially effective means to help Ukrainians build a better future for their nation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 9, 2023

dissertation, titled “A Jotería Identity and Belonging: Pláticas of Co-Creation with Queer and Trans Latinx Graduate Students in Higher Education,” not only describes his research as a prolific scholar and noted activist, but it also represents some of his own intriguing journey. “I Sergio Gonzalez’s Ph.D.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Building on Current Initiatives to Support Prospective Native Students Currently, MSU offers the Maynard Kennedy Turtle Island Acknowledgement Scholarship, which has similar benefits to NATAP but is only offered to a limited number of students each year.

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The PIE News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

As a dedicated school counselor from Pakistan, I can attest to the immense effort we put into guiding our students toward meaningful educational opportunities abroad. Pakistan is home to one of the largest number of English speakers in the world, owing to its colonial history and vast population.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

López is an educator whose purpose is not just to teach but to support students. Her career as a teacher and an administrator spans middle school, high school, and now higher education. Before López’s current appointment, she served in a similar role as an assistant professor in the College of Education at the University of Houston.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

It’s a development historians say follows movement—particularly within the field of public history—toward broader recognition. history, writes that “If we believe that historical thinking and knowledge should inform public policy, then we need to make our work accessible to policymakers and influencers.”

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The PIE News

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

I love helping international students worldwide to reach their fullest potential and to access the best of education. So, we have to unlock the potential of the students with the help of education. Oxford is one of those cities that is full of both beauty and history, so it became a perfect backdrop for such an important event.

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The PIE News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Education is a diplomatic tool, and the way governments use (or abuse) education and scholarships in their international relationships gives us a clear insight into how governments view their diplomatic partners. If we want to be a part of the Pacific family, we must work to develop our educational engagement with them.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 26, 2025

The 222-year-old church, one of the nation's oldest and largest predominantly African American congregations with approximately 13,000 members, has a long history of supporting historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Church officials estimate about 60% of Alfred Street's members are HBCU graduates themselves.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Both of my parents made their children aware of African history and geography when we were young,” reflects Brooks, during his most recent excursion to Kenya. Well, to my amazement, there was and is a very long-standing and pronounced African American presence throughout the history of Appalachia.”

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Inside Higher Ed

DECEMBER 5, 2022

candidate—and became one of the many Ukrainian students currently benefiting from scholarships offered by U.S. “Providing access for displaced students to continue their education can be a life-changing opportunity that can provide hope during a time of deep uncertainty. So she returned to KU—this time as a Ph.D.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 19, 2024

At Generations College, nestled in the heart of Chicago, we have witnessed firsthand the life-changing power of education for single parents. In 2019, we proudly launched the Single Parent Scholarship initiative, which provides financial assistance and support services to single parents who aspire to earn a college degree.

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WCET Frontiers

JUNE 18, 2024

Juneteenth, celebrated annually on June 19th, marks a pivotal moment in American history—the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were informed of their freedom, years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. This acknowledgment is crucial for fostering understanding, healing, and progress.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 17, 2023

It’s Up to Us; and We Must Work Together in New Ways Higher education and its mission to build a democratic, prosperous, and equitable society is under attack. Indeed, limiting what can be taught and learned about history, race, gender, sexuality, and each other marginalizes our citizens and limits our potential as a country.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 7, 2023

Army Women’s Foundation’s 6888th Scholarship, The Flash Today reported. The 6888th – the only all-female unit in Army history – was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in March 2022. A Tarleton State University doctoral student and U.S. Army veteran Nicole Burkett has recently been named the inaugural recipient of the U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Editor's Note: With the exception of the last section about an Anti-Racist, Culturally Competent Special Education Model, the content in this article comes from a recently accepted journal manuscript. CritSEM: Advancing QuantCrit to examine racialized resegregation in special education. Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The current state of health equity and medical education were key topics at a webinar on Tuesday sponsored by Rutgers University’s Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity, and Justice. The Proctor Institute – housed in the Rutgers-New Brunswick Graduate School of Education – hosted the event in honor of Black History Month.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Building on Current Initiatives to Support Prospective Native Students Currently, MSU offers the Maynard Kennedy Turtle Island Acknowledgement Scholarship, which has similar benefits to NATAP but is only offered to a limited number of students each year.

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The PIE News

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Global Affairs Canada (GAC) is currently leading the development of Canada’s third International Education Strategy (IES) to follow the current strategy that expires on March 31 next year. GAC’s task is further complicated as the responsibility of education policy lies exclusively with the provinces.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The Kresge Foundation has created two permanent $1 million endowment funds to support Detroit Public School graduates pursuing education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). All told, we hope to provide at least $3 million in funding to support Detroiters to go to HBCUs.

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