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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. We also have a public policy agenda that includes investing in the institutions. As I think about the coming months, I’m reminded that history is not a series of isolated events.

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Q&A with Vanessa Walker, co-author of Major Problems in American History

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Reading Time: 5 minutes We recently had the opportunity to talk with Vanessa Walker , new co-author of “Major Problems in American History, Volume I, 5th edition. Why were you excited to join the Major Problems in American History series as a co-author? History encompasses such a vast array of topics.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Palmer, chair and professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the university. This includes the highest number of doctorates awarded to Black students at any college or university in America. The impact of such a designation has broader implications beyond Howard, said Dr. Robert T.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Throughout my life, the history and the impact of land-grant universities and public higher education have provided me, and countless students and families, with inspiration and a call to action," Cruzado said.

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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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Case Study: Florida Policy Opening Enrollment for At-Risk Students

Higher Education Today

Title: The Role of State Policy in Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness and Former Foster Youth in Higher Education Authors: Carrie E. For students with a history of foster care. For students with a history of foster care.

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Alumni Gift $25M to UCLA Department of History

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We believe the study of history is vital in creating informed participants in a vibrant democratic society,” said Meyer Luskin, president, CEO, and chairman of Scope Industries. The University of California Los Angeles has become the benefactor of a $25 million gift from Meyer Luskin and his wife, Renee, both UCLA alumni.

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