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Pride in the Halls

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

noted they received unfair treatment from school administrators. There was also a standing committee on LGBTQ student needs that the student affairs office had, which did as much as they could within the confines of the administration,” he says. of LGBTQ people experienced bullying, harassment, or assault at college, compared to 18.9%

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Harvard Names Dr. Claudine Gay to Presidency

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Gay will be the second Black woman to lead an Ivy League university, following Dr. Ruth Simmons, who served as president of Brown University from 2001 to 2012. I am deeply invested not only in what Harvard is today but also what its leadership means for the future.”

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Empower Learners for the Age of AI: a reflection

Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson

2001), I am amazed you are still functioning. AI advocates argue that by leveraging the power of AI, educators can personalize learning for each student, provide real-time feedback and support, and automate administrative tasks. 1998) and Wikipedia (b.2001), Digital equity becomes important too. Institutions. Conclusion.

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Why Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne is under investigation

University Business

Stanford University now has its sights set on allegedly manipulated research papers dated back from the early 2000s—and their author, President March Tessier-Lavigne. Once president of Rockefeller University, Tessier-Lavigne was also chief scientific officer at Genetech and is well-known for his research on axon guidance molecules.

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Famous Graduates of Liberal Arts Colleges

Great College Advice

first female on the biology faculty NOTABLE ALUMNI of BOWDOIN COLLEGE, Brunswick, ME William Cohen, Class of 1962, Secretary of Defense in the Clinton administration 1997-2001 NOTABLE ALUMNI of BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY, Lewisburg, PA Kenneth Langone, the CEO of Home Depot NOTABLE ALUMNI of BUTLER UNIVERSITY, Indianapolis, IN Arthur C.

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Renewed Push Apace to Return Native American Remains

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

These stark shortcomings – in the face of NAGPRA and California’s 2001 CalNAGPRA – have been the topic of more than one state audit and report in recent years. I think they have been handicapped because their museums and collections are often very, very far down university administrators' [priorities],” says Lomawaima.“So, 31, 2025.

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Stones, Glass Houses and China

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Ever since the USA-Patriot Act and its successor, the Freedom Act, the National Security Administration continues to monitor electric communications almost indiscriminately. In short, since 2001, civil liberties and national security on wiretapping are out of balance with no correction in sight. Don’t hold your breath.