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Dr. Melissa Gilliam to Lead Boston University as Historic First

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Even with the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action in college admissions, there remains ways to promote student diversity, Gilliam told The Boston Globe. Establishing and maintaining pre-admissions connections with prospective students and a range of high schools will be important, she said. “If

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This medical exam tried ditching test scores to help students. It backfired

University Business

anxiety levels remain the same), such as greater involvement in research or community outreach.” Coincidentally, institutions have been choosing to ditch standardized tests to create a more equitable college admissions process.

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The Ongoing Fight for Diversity in Higher Ed

Higher Ed Connects: Diversity

The University of Texas at Austin currently faces the latest in a series of lawsuits challenging the University’s admissions policies. The number of Hispanic students has increased dramatically since the passage of the 1997 law, and the current race-conscious admissions program at UT survived a challenge at the Supreme Court in 2016.

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How 1,000+ prospective HBCU students conducted their college search

EAB

Early outreach and brand-building play a significant role in HBCU student recruitment. Leverage in-person events, community outreach, and digital media to share your student experience. Recommendations Reach Students Early Through Events and Alumni Connections. Encourage Family Involvement.

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Museums and College Campuses as Community Hubs and Cultural Centers

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Meanwhile, public expectations about the kind of diverse, immersive, interactive, participatory, and technology-enhanced exhibits museums should offer escalate, while their educational and community outreach responsibilities mount.