Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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Higher Ed Dive

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The 244,000-student system took the step following Republican criticisms against DEI work.

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Insight Into Diversity

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Four prominent universities announced new or expanded tuition-free programs for low- and middle-income students this week. Despite financial challenges, the program underscores the university’s focus on providing accessible education to talented students from diverse economic backgrounds.

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Higher Ed Dive

MARCH 28, 2025

The move shuttered the public flagship’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Office for Health Equity and Inclusion, effective immediately.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Morgan State University, Maryland's largest Historically Black University, is taking decisive action to address a concerning trend: the steady decline in Black male Dr. David K. University President Dr. David K. Wilson enrollment.

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Higher Ed Dive

MARCH 17, 2023

The state regent board said it will review all diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at the institutions over the next few months.

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Higher Ed Dive

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The state's Legislature has waged a protracted battle against diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at college campuses.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In a bold move to address the stark underrepresentation of minorities and women in school district leadership, Southern University A&M College has established the Academy for Current and Aspiring Superintendents, a comprehensive program aimed at preparing the next generation of K-12 educational leaders. The benefits are far-reaching."

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Higher Ed Dive

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

A right-wing outlet said an undergraduate education course may violate the state’s diversity, equity and inclusion ban, catching the eye of the governor.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 6, 2024

American universities have provided countless students with the opportunity to pursue their dreams, develop their talents, and improve their economic standing. Students of color are often confined to under-resourced schools, which limits their ability to compete for admission at top universities. Department of Education has embraced.

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Higher Ed Dive

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The state flagship also called for reduced funding for student teaching assistants and the diversity, equity and inclusion office.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2025

Howard University has appointed renowned historian and bestselling author Dr. Ibram X. Kendi significant expansion of the historically Black university's research capabilities. Wutoh said there is a strong alignment between Kendi's work and the university's mission. Howard's Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Anthony K.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

When it comes to equity in higher education, Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson has been a leader. Her work around students’ basic needs, supporting undocumented and mixed-status students, and achieving social justice through focused racial equity efforts has made her a rising star in community college leadership. I mean, it’s been incredible.”

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Fang Lei, PhD, MPH, RN, is the managing editor of the Interdisciplinary Journal of Partnership Studies and an assistant professor and Global Health Faculty Scholar at School of Nursing, University of Minnesota. Her highest degree is Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing from the University of California Los Angeles. Columbia University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 5, 2025

Naslund Chair in Curriculum and Teaching at the University of Southern California (USC). She is the executive director of the USC Race and Equity Center. Previously, she served as department head of the Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences at NC State University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 8, 2025

Photos by Tim Trumble In a powerful gathering of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) professionals, university leaders from across the nation shared strategies for protecting critical DEI work on college campuses despite mounting opposition nationwide. The work of diversity, equity, and inclusion is real. The burnout is real.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 6, 2025

Chavous, currently vice provost for equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer at the University of Michigan, brings more than 25 years of experience as a scholar, researcher, and academic administrator to the position. "At Chavous will become its new executive director, effective August 11, 2025, replacing Dr. Felice J.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 10, 2024

Mary Ann Villarreal has been appointed vice president in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Student Success at the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). She will focus on advancing equity and student success efforts in service to undergraduate populations and academic excellence.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 7, 2025

Roshaunda Breeden never expected to become a faculty member at North Carolina State University (NC State), the very same institution where her journey in higher education began. It feels like a dream come true, says Breeden, who is an assistant professor of higher education opportunity, equity, and justice at NC State.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

More than 300 women faculty at the University of Colorado Boulder will receive back pay and a salary equity analyses every three years, following a $4.5 million settlement that the university reached following a class action lawsuit that was filed alleging widespread gender pay discrimination.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 5, 2025

Jamal Watson, Professor Trinity Washington University, Executive Editor of Diverse: Issues In Higher Education. Panelists: Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Distinguished Professor, Vanderbilt University Dr. Christina Greer, Associate Professor, Fordham University, Dr. Annette Gordon Reed, Professor, Harvard University Natasha S.

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SRHE

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

by Ourania Filippakou Open universities have long symbolised a radical departure from the exclusivity of conventional universities. Open universities, once heralded as radical interventions in knowledge production, now find themselves entangled in these struggles. This question is not merely academic; it is profoundly political.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 16, 2024

pass laws restricting discussions about race and equity on campuses, these platforms have become some of the few places where students can openly express opposition and unity. Colleges should also prioritize programs that address the broader political challenges affecting students, such as safe spaces for discussions on race and equity.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 8, 2025

Title :Assistant Dean for Student Vitality & Career Development and Director of Student Affairs Tenured: No Age: 38 Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing University of Virginia; MBA in Business Administration, Averett University; Ph.D This work inspired her to pursue a Ph.D.

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Higher Ed Dive

AUGUST 23, 2024

The university said it is complying with a new systemwide policy barring institutions from having offices focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 27, 2025

Study: Improving STEM Equity With Helpful Syllabus Content Ashley Mowreader Mon, 01/27/2025 - 03:00 AM An evaluation of introductory biology syllabi from just under 100 colleges and universities finds the syllabus is often focused primarily on content and less likely to offer evidence-based practices for academic success.

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Higher Ed Dive

JULY 3, 2024

The system’s legal affairs division released a 4-page letter explaining the impacts of a new policy rolling back diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 15, 2024

in Higher Education Administration Program at North Carolina Central University, an historically Black university in Durham, North Carolina. McMickens During an interview with Diverse , McMickens recalls an op-ed column written by a Black student in The Daily Pennsylvanian , the University of Pennsylvania student newspaper.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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., Business Marketing, Albany State University; MBA., Albany State University; M.S., Student Affairs and Higher Education, Indiana State University; Ph.D.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2025

Smothers In a powerful response to growing challenges facing Black students and institutions, Virginia Union University (VUU) recently convened over 250 educational leaders for an urgent national summit addressing the state of Black education in America. The virtual B.L.A.C. You cannot be selectively horrified," Harper told attendees. "The

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 17, 2024

DeCuir-Gunby, a prominent educational psychologist and racial equity expert who is on the faculty at the USC Rossier School of Education, has been named the next executive director of the USC Race and Equity Center. I am excited about the opportunity to serve as the next executive director of the USC Race and Equity Center,” she said.

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Insight Into Diversity

DECEMBER 18, 2024

A bold new proposal suggests combining Californias community colleges, California State University (CSU), and University of California (UC) systems into a unified institution: California University. The report emphasizes the need for a statewide coordinating board to improve efficiency, accountability, and data sharing.

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Edu Alliance Journal

APRIL 14, 2025

April 14, 2025, by Dean Hoke : This profile of Tuskegee University is the ninth in a series presenting small colleges throughout the United States. Washington, Tuskegee University is a private historically black university (HBCU) located in Tuskegee, Alabama about 40 miles east of Montgomery.

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Inside Higher Ed

APRIL 1, 2025

A professor whos long been controversial for defending colonialism has settled the lawsuit he filed more than two years ago againsta former communication manager at the University of Oregon who blocked himfrom interacting with a university account on Twitter.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Scaling Up: Providing Paid Research Opportunities for Students Ashley Mowreader Mon, 11/04/2024 - 03:00 AM A program at the University of Dayton provides undergraduate students interested in faculty-led research with a stipend to close equity gaps in participation.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The evolving landscape of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in higher education is reshaping the role of Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs) (El-Amin, 2022b). By doing so, they can create a more inclusive academic environment that values diverse perspectives and promotes equity in teaching, learning, and scholarship.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 5, 2025

Paola (Lola) Esmieu is a strategic leader in higher education, dedicated to institutional growth, access, and equity-driven initiatives. Esmieu previously held leadership roles at the University of Pennsylvania and Rutgers University, directing national programs that supported minority-serving institutions. and M.S.Ed.

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