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How Higher Ed Can Help Underserved Communities Access Broadband

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Karen Mossberger, the Frank and June Sackton Professor in the school of public affairs and director of the Center on Technology, Data and Society at Arizona State University. Angela Thi Bennett, digital equity director with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. “We

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Record bond measures, higher ed policy on states' ballots

Inside Higher Ed

“Colleges would certainly get access to more students, and they will be better able to serve the state workforce needs and better address equity gaps in the state. “This is an important investment,” Chris Cervini, the vice chancellor of community and public affairs with ACCD, told the NPR station.

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Museums and College Campuses as Community Hubs and Cultural Centers

Inside Higher Ed

Or, to take another example: “Still life paintings pictured the bounty provided by newly established Dutch trade routes and the Republic’s economic success, while omitting the human cost of colonial warfare and slavery.” Engage the controversies. Certainly, the credentials acquired can advance careers and open doors.

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Democratic Protests on Campus: Modeling the Better World We Seek (Annelise Orleck)

Higher Education Inquirer

Politicians heavily funded by Israel’s premier lobbying firm – the American Israel Public Affairs Committee – are more than happy to conflate criticism of Israeli policy with anti-Semitism. Money is certainly part of what is fueling the bi-partisan response of politicians to this year’s wave of student protests.

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2023 Year in Review

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At the same time, scholars are working around the clock to stave off ongoing anti-DEI legislation that has already taken hold in states like Florida and Texas, where many politicians campaigned against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Human rights activist and civil rights lawyer Randall Robinson died March 24, at age 81.