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Challenges for Higher Education: An Emerging Skills Shortage and Inequity in the Workforce

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

American higher education is called upon to serve a variety of purposes: advancement of knowledge, expansion of cultural appreciation, extending understanding of societal benefits and obligations, and preparing a diversity of students with the skills they need for a successful and rewarding life.

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Ohio Wesleyan, Columbus State Collaborate to Improve Student Outcomes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Ohio Wesleyan University and Columbus State Community College are collaborating to address societal challenges and help Columbus State students more quickly, easily, and affordably earn bachelor’s degrees at Ohio Wesleyan. The program is available to up to 25 full-time students each year for up to four consecutive Ohio Wesleyan semesters.

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FAMU Says Philanthropic Contribution is Legit

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million to the university to support student success initiatives and athletics, many who were suspicious took to social media to express their skepticism. FAMU has become like a family to our trust, our company and to me,” Gerami said in a statement. Our morals and our mission are in line with FAMU and FAMU’s mission.

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The College of Saint Rose to Close Permanently at the End of School Year

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The closure leaves 500-600 employees without jobs, forces students to continue their education elsewhere, and tens of properties vacant. The school’s various properties in the city of Albany will become empty, though most of them are zoned to allow several kinds of uses, from residential to retail.

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Sacramento State Creates Nation's First Black Honors College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Sacramento State — home to the largest number of Black students within the California State University (CSU) system — is launching what will become the nation’s first-ever Black Honors College. Slated to begin operating in the fall, the honors college will enroll students who have a GPA of 3.5

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Dr. Charles L. Welch Appointed President and CEO of AASCU

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He will succeed Dr. Mildred Garcia who left the organization in October to become chancellor of the California State University system. They serve our country’s fastest-growing demographics—from students of color and first-generation students to adult learners and transfer students—and create pathways to social and economic mobility.”

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Forward Motion, Olivia Womack, 2024 Female Winner

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Seeing the way people experience injustices — whether that be sexual violence or sexual orientation or because of their immigrant status — it kind of breaks my heart, and I want to become an attorney, because I want to be able to help people who are in those troubled situations.” I love track, and I appreciate the sport,” says Womack.