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Howard University Makes History as First HBCU to Achieve Top Research Status

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The university's Cancer Center holds the distinction of being the only such facility at an HBCU providing comprehensive cancer treatment services while training future oncology professionals and researchers.

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Don’t Just Witness History; Seize the Opportunity to Shape It

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It has already made history, with an HBCU graduate as the first presidential nominee of either of the two major parties. Colleges and universities use endowments to support several priorities, such as scholarships, upgraded facilities and faculty hiring. Yet each of us has the power to shape events in real time.

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Compton College Addresses Student Homelessness and Basic Needs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Immediately, Dayshawn and I went into planning, says Jackson, Eight years later, Compton College is breaking ground on a 250+ bed housing facility, becoming the first community college in Los Angeles County to offer campus housing to its students. HPI has a long history of serving higher education and, specifically, larger community colleges.

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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Muhammad, a cybersecurity engineering major, is the youngest first year student in the schools history. The campus has seen significant upgrades to its facilities, creating modern learning spaces that foster collaboration and creativity. Coppin was always my first choice, says Muhammad.

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Howard on Track for R1 Distinction

Insight Into Diversity

The potential achievement is especially meaningful given the history of systemic challenges that have hindered HBCUs from reaching this status. With this classification Howard aims to set a precedent that encourages other HBCUs to advance their own research capabilities.

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Paul Quinn College to Create an Innovative Housing Model and a Mixed-Use Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Sorrell Sorrell said that the grant will launch a campus housing initiative that will eventually be accompanied by a larger mixed-use development that includes student and family housing, retail and restaurant spaces, parks, outdoor meeting areas, and classroom facilities—all designed to serve both the campus and the surrounding community.

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Building a Foundation that Positively Impacts Los Angeles

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes “The campus itself has a rich history in the community of East Los Angeles and is an anchor institution for that community,” Eanes says. Eanes will also be addressing Cal State LA’s facilities as there are matters to address on campus, and a master plan will be developed.

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