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Dr. Harold L. Martin Sr. Honored with Peter McPherson Lifetime Achievement Award

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In 2014, it became the nation’s largest historically Black college and university (HBCU).

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History in the Making: Orange Bowl Features First-Ever Matchup of African American Head Coaches in College Football Playoff Semifinal

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Penn State, making their first Orange Bowl appearance since their overtime victory in 2006, advanced to this stage after defeating SMU and Boise State in the earlier rounds of the College Football Playoffs. James Franklin The Orange Bowl semifinal will be played at Hard Rock Stadium on January 9 at 7:30 p.m.,

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Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Restore Subsidized Graduate Student Loans

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Interest rates on graduate loans have reached their highest levels since 2006, adding to the financial burden. Many essential professionsincluding mental health clinicians, school administrators, nurse practitioners, and physical therapistsrequire graduate degrees but do not guarantee high earning potential upon graduation.

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Reimagining Black Male Success in Education: Moving from Marginalization to Empowerment

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Research has shown that having Black teachers in classrooms significantly contributes to the holistic success of Black students (Milner IV, 2006). For example, The Center for Black Educator Development (CBED) , led by Sharif El-Mekki, works to rebuild the Black teacher pipeline.

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Leading with Purpose: AABHE’s President Charts Path for Black Excellence

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Founded in 2006, AABHE empowers Black educators, administrators, and scholars through leadership development, networking opportunities, and advocacy for inclusive policies.

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NC State Alumnus Kevin Howell Named University's 15th Chancellor

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He also worked as assistant to the chancellor for external affairs from 2006 to 2016 and has held interim roles in university advancement and alumni affairs. His previous experience includes various leadership positions at NC State, including vice chancellor for external affairs, partnerships and economic development from 2018 to 2023.

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Learning Assistantships

The Scholarly Teacher

More structured than many traditional student worker positions, this role offers students access to more instructional resources in the classroom, provides students with more access to effective teaching practices, and improves student learning overall (Otero et al., Kisker, C. M., & Brawer, F. The American community college. Pollock, S.,