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Dr. Melissa Gilliam to Lead Boston University as Historic First

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Gilliam, a physician and higher education leader, will take on the mantle of president of Boston University, effective Jul. Gilliam’s career and experience in higher education spans more than a decade, having spent over 16 years at the University of Chicago. And it just isn’t.” Gilliam holds a B.A.

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Saint Louis University Launches Institute for Translational Neuroscience

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Saint Louis University (SLU) has launched its Institute for Translational Neuroscience (ITN), which will connect experts in biochemistry, chemistry, pharmacology, social justice, and community outreach to study the brain and central nervous system.

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How intentional building design helps these colleges build community synergy

University Business

” The UCI institute also hosts community outreach programs regularly for its medical students, healthcare professionals and the public on the importance of integrative health. The post How intentional building design helps these colleges build community synergy appeared first on University Business.

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The Ongoing Fight for Diversity in Higher Ed

Higher Ed Connects: Diversity

Givens, Founder and CEO of The Center for Higher Education Leadership, and William Devine, Adjunct Professor of Law at Menlo College, take a look at the current state of diversity and affirmative action in higher education. Texas Tech’s medical school, by contrast, has chosen a different path.

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Panel Explores Gun Prevention in Black Communities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Experts across the medical field and policymakers gathered earlier this week to discuss gun violence prevention efforts in Black communities across the nation. Jada Watts is a member of the Student National Medical Association and member of the Howard University Taskforce at Howard University Hospital. "If

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