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Lumina Convening Focuses on the Power of HBCUs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Elijah Brown, a student at Delaware State University, knew that he was at the right school on Move-in Day during his freshmen year. “I I remember, [Delaware State University] President Tony Allen knocking on my door and introducing himself to me and my parents on first day,” remembered Brown, who is from Queens, New York.

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Women in Leadership: Empowering Change across Generations and Cultures

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Their growing presence in academia and cultures enables them to harness collective power and create environments where women of all backgrounds feel seen and valued. Today, women serve as CEOs, university presidents, political leaders, and cultural pioneers.

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Working to Keep Minoritized Students Safe - Dr. Kaleb Briscoe

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I was always advocating for students rights and issues, working with administration, leaders, and university presidents advocating for university students, says Briscoe of her time at ASU. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), a predominately white institution (PWI) in a region with a very low Black population.

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Mindmaxing Podcast: Episode 26 with Kevin Ross

MindMax

In the latest installment of our MindMaxing podcast series, “Adolescence to Adulthood,” Lynn University President Dr. Kevin Ross addresses the importance of making colleges and universities safe spaces for students to try, fail, and try again. How can higher ed institutions teach students the value of persistence?

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Presidents’ Alliance Reaffirms Higher Education’s “Steadfast Commitment” to Immigrant, Refugee, and International Students

Higher Education Inquirer

In a post-election environment of uncertainty and anxiety for many on our campuses, our commitment to students, staff, and faculty from around the world remains steadfast, as does our belief in their essential role in our nation’s economic vitality and competitiveness.” and Puerto Rico.

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Columbia Administration, Student Organizers Talks Fail

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Columbia University administration leaders and student organizers failed to reach agreement in negotiations that might have included the university’s divestment from Israel. She said the two parties failed “to find a path that would result in the dismantling of the encampment and adherence to University policies going forward.”

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The State of EdTech: OPMs, 2U Bankruptcy, and Implications for Higher Ed: Changing Higher Education podcast 219 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guests Phil Hill

The Change Leader, Inc.

This episode provides valuable insights for university presidents, board members, and administrators seeking to understand and navigate the complex environment of educational technology, online program management, and regulatory changes in an increasingly digital and competitive higher education environment.