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McBride Appointed to Lead Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity & Equity at WashU

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Dwight brings a wealth of experience and an unwavering commitment to advancing scholarship and advocacy in the fields of race, ethnicity and equity,” said Dr. Beverly Wendland, provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs at WashU.

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A Progressive Platform for College Access

Insight Into Diversity

College Greenlight seeks to address these challenges by providing personalized college recommendations, a scholarship database, and detailed application assistance. Emory University leadership engage in conversation during a Diversity Week keynote luncheon. This “reverse admission” approach is designed to simplify the process.

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How Lumina’s 2040 Vision Can Help Restore Public Confidence in Higher Education: Creating Pathways to Rebuild America's Trust in Colleges and Universities

The Change Leader, Inc.

Importantly, Lumina focused on scalable, systems-level changes rather than one-time interventions, such as scholarships. University Leadership Strategy: Institutional Actions to Rebuild Trust To meet the 2040 goal and begin restoring public trust, higher education must evolve to better serve the modern learner.

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Dr. Orlando Taylor: A Person to Emulate

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Wherever we went, Orlando knew how to engage people’s hearts through his own scholarship and research, from my shy niece to the President of a powerful university. At Fielding, we will continue his work through the Marie Fielder Center for Democracy, Leadership, and Education and Center for the Advancement of STEM leadership (CASL).

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Students and Teachers Angry Over University of Arizona $240 Million Budget Shortfall - Associated Press

Economics and Change in Higher Education

Robbins on Thursday over a $240 million budget shortfall that has sparked suggestions for cuts to student scholarships and instructor salaries. News of the shortfall was announced two weeks ago and quickly led to calls for an external audit and accountability by university leadership. “I

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University Leaders Have a Responsibility to Speak Out

Inside Higher Ed

Equally, however, stepping into a university leadership position in America in 2022 carries a responsibility to publicly reaffirm the social role and value of higher education in the face of mounting skepticism. And one way presidents can do this is by engaging in thought leadership—especially on contentious topics.

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Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month and honoring cultural heritage for a more equitable future

UW Presidential Blog

Her trailblazing leadership has made the School of Social Work a national model thanks to her commitment to racial equity and social justice as requirements for progress. Students have always played a central role in fostering a University environment that welcomes and celebrates AA and NHPI heritage and national identity.

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