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Providing Tuition Assistance to Native American Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Leonard went to Dr. Dave Weatherspoon, vice provost of enrollment and academic strategic planning at MSU, to see if the student’s status could be changed to in-state. We have a ton of work to do on our end to make an environment where once we get [Native students] here, we keep them here, “ says Leonard. Borders crossed our people.

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Working to Keep Minoritized Students Safe - Dr. Kaleb Briscoe

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

These disparate environments have offered Briscoe a unique insight into the experiences of Black students within these spaces and how institutional support for Black students is critical to their success. You have erased history, people, resources, and services. She went on to earn her Ph.D. Youll see it in a couple of states.

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Providing Tuition Assistance to Native American Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Leonard went to Dr. Dave Weatherspoon, vice provost of enrollment and academic strategic planning at MSU, to see if the student’s status could be changed to in-state. We have a ton of work to do on our end to make an environment where once we get [Native students] here, we keep them here, “ says Leonard. Borders crossed our people.

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SUSANNA RINEHART

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Susanna Rinehart, associate professor of theatre history, literature, and performance, has been named associate dean for academic and faculty affairs for Virginia Tech’s College of Architecture, Arts, and Design (AAD). She was also assistant provost of liberal education and director of diversity education for the university.

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Power Couple Works to Improve Climate for Marginalized Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. LaVar Charleston is the deputy vice chancellor for diversity & inclusion, vice provost and chief diversity officer at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. history, gender and race with the law. LaVar Charleston had a crush on Dr. Sherri Charleston from the moment he met her in ninth grade.

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Dr. Melissa Gilliam to Lead Boston University as Historic First

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She is currently executive vice president and provost at The Ohio State University, the first Black to hold that role in the school’s history. Block Distinguished Service Professor of Health Justice and vice provost. Melissa Gilliam Boston University Photography Gilliam, 58, is no stranger to firsts.

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Dartmouth Launches New Research Institute Focused On Black Diaspora

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To ensure that history is never forgotten so that we can create a thriving future for everyone who should learn about the Black community and their contributions." The Office of the Provost at Dartmouth has given $1.3 It's actually designed to educate and include the voice, [the] incredibly important voice, of the Black community.