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

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institutions, and they do so successfully, facilitating the upward mobility of the majority of their students. HBCUs are not only esteemed institutions of higher learning but also an unrivaled catalyst for social mobility and economic engines for their surrounding communities. It’s long past time to level the playing field.

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

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In a groundbreaking achievement that marks a significant milestone for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Howard University has become the first HBCU to receive the prestigious Research One (R1) Carnegie Classification, placing it among the nation's most elite research institutions. Howard reaching R1 status is phenomenal.

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Montana State's Dr. Waded Cruzado Makes History as APLU's First Latina President

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Under her leadership, the institution has seen dramatic increases in diverse student enrollment, with Hispanic student enrollment growing by 232%, Native American student enrollment by 71%, and Black student enrollment by 75%. The university has achieved record retention rates and a 61% increase in four-year graduation rates.

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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

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Since taking the helm in 2020, Jenkins has orchestrated a data-driven renaissance that has revolutionized student success rates and institutional effectiveness. Rather than accepting this as inevitable, his administration launched a comprehensive analysis of student data, policies, and practices.

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Marcus Freeman, Rudy Hubbard, and Black Labor

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Day, but also that the national theme for this years Black History Month is African Americans and Labor. Regardless of who between Freeman and Franklin gets a chance to make history on January 20 th , its embarrassing for institutions, the sport, and the country that in 2025 Black history is still being made like this.

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

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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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Understanding Academic Exile After the 2024 Election

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For many of us whose work or lived experiences connect race, gender, history, or sexuality, within education, exile is less about leaving and more about staying in a space where we know we’re not fully welcome. I’d argue that exile, in this sense, can bring out our best work, and history backs this up.