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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I have had my eye on the Mecca my entire career, studying its history and witnessing what Howard means to the culture. Howard's Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Anthony K. A unique aspect of the program pairs each fellow with a Howard student, creating mentorship opportunities while advancing research goals. Dr. Ibram X.

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Working to Keep Minoritized Students Safe - Dr. Kaleb Briscoe

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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. You have erased history, people, resources, and services. Were already seeing mass unenrollment and mass exodus. Youll see it in a couple of states.

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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

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In his three years there, he created the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community in Emory’s Graduate School and the Emory Diversifying Graduate Education (EDGE) program. His efforts helped to lead to the graduation of the most diverse class in the history of Northwestern. “We Our discipline is hard. And it’s always been hard.

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Dr. Ellen Granberg Named First Woman President of the George Washington University

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Dr. Ellen Granberg Granberg is currently provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). Previously, she was senior associate provost at Clemson University. in history from the University of California, Davis; and M.A. Granberg holds a B.A. Granberg holds a B.A.

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Wayne State University Receives $6 Million for Cluster Hire Program and Black Studies Center

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“Wayne State is located in the largest majority-Black city in America, and our curricula should reflect that with more courses that center the Black experience and the role that race has played in American history, culture, and society,” said Wayne State Provost Dr. Mark Kornbluh.

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Power Couple Works to Improve Climate for Marginalized Students

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Dr. LaVar Charleston is the deputy vice chancellor for diversity & inclusion, vice provost and chief diversity officer at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. history, gender and race with the law. Eventually, both became Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) leaders.

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Looking Back to See Forward - Dr. Nic John Ramos

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Title: Assistant Professor, Department of History, Drexel University, Jointly Appointed, History and Africana Studies, Drexel University Tenured: No Age: 42 Education: B.A., Ramos, jointly appointed in History and Africana Studies, serves as an assistant professor in the Department of History at Drexel University in Philadelphia.

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