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Western Michigan University Provost Heilig Steps Down After Two Years of Record-Breaking Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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Working to Keep Minoritized Students Safe - Dr. Kaleb Briscoe

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Now I do work in higher education politics and policies, analyzing the legislative bans against critical race theory (CRT) and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), says Briscoe. That makes me attractive, and the work I do attracti Its not just funding organizations that pay attention to Briscoes scholarship.

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Howard University Taps Antiracist Scholar Ibram X. Kendi to Head New Advanced Studies Institute

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Howard's Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Anthony K. 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. Dr. Ibram X.

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They Don’t Really Care About Us? Ensuring a Better Connection Between Research, Policy, and Practice to Ensure Success for Black Men in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

With the demise of affirmative action, threats to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (DEI), and policies in higher education there might not be an immediate increase in the number of Black men seeking to enroll in higher education. In 2020, George Floyd, a Black man, was extrajudicially murdered.

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McBride Appointed to Lead Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity & Equity at WashU

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Louis, has been appointed executive director of the school's Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity & Equity (CRE2). McBride is the former president of The New School in New York City and was provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at Emory University.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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Outreach efforts include education on financial aid options, including grants, scholarships and aid for undocumented students. We aim to eliminate equity gaps and continue to transform our institution into a Hispanic-graduating institution.” The number of bachelor’s degrees awarded to Latinx students has grown.

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An Equity and Access Champion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As an assistant professor of educational leadership and policy studies (ELPS) and coordinator of the college student personnel program at University of Tennessee, Knoxville, she is working to achieve that goal with her scholarship and her administrative responsibilities. Cristobal Salinas Jr.,

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