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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jakes Foundation (TDJF), in partnership with Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC), Paul Quinn College (PQC) is looking to create an innovative housing model, accompanied by a mixed-use community on their Dallas campus. Jakes Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, the first graduate program the school’s history. Thanks to a $1.5

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Olin College President Steps Down Amid Financial Strain, Latest in String of Higher Ed Leadership Exits

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Barabino, who made history in 2020 as the college's first Black woman president and second president overall, brought distinguished leadership to the science and engineering institution. Once known for its innovative tuition-free model, Olin College began scaling back its generous financial aid programs in 2010.

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Compton College Addresses Student Homelessness and Basic Needs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Compton is the model for that. This model is designed to decrease construction time and disruptions. Yes, were housing 250 students, but now other colleges, especially in California, can take this model and replicate it, and every time you replicate it, its like a car, they get less and less expensive. We just wanted to help.

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From Small-Town Roots to National Honor: SC Native Receives State's Highest Award

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Moore follows in the footsteps of other legendary leaders from South Carolina whove received the honor, many of whom broke down racial barriers throughout history, paving the way for him and others to succeed. Moore said that its not lost on him that hes in the tradition of a long line of change makers.

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The 'New Science of History' Is Bunk

The Chronicle of Higher Education

Two new books model radically different ways of studying the past. By Jacob Mikanowski Illustration by The Chronicle; iStock images Two new books model radically different ways of studying the past.

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Columbia College Chicago Names Dr. Shantay N. Bolton as First Woman of Color President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Bolton, who will officially begin her tenure on July 1, becomes the first woman to lead the creative arts-focused college in nearly 90 years and the first woman of color in the institution's history to serve as president. Prior to Georgia Tech, Bolton held administrative positions at Washington University in St.

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History hiring in the pandemic

Inside Higher Ed

Image: In 2020–21, history faculty job postings hit their lowest point since the American Historical Association started tracking openings in 1975, at just 347 positions total. H-Net, another popular job listing site, showed a similar year-over-year increase, with 670 jobs in history and area studies for 2021–22.

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