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Howard Earns $90 Million DoD Contract, a First for an HBCU

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

About 30% of African American STEM professionals begin their higher education at a Historically Black College or University, according to the United Negro College Fund, but only around 1% of the Defense Department’s research funding is directed towards HBCUs and other minority serving institutions. This week, the U.S.

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Utah Higher Ed Seeks Compliance with New Law Prohibiting DEI

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Utah higher education leaders are considering steps toward compliance with a new law, HB 261 , that prohibits an institution of higher education, public education system, and governmental employer from engaging in discriminatory practices. The bill, sponsored by Utah State Rep.

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What is a ‘research culture’?

SRHE

by GR Evans Should higher education providers foster a ‘research culture’? As the body responsible for research under the Higher Education and Research Act (2017), UK Research and Innovation offers its own definition. Research is a relative newcomer to the work of English universities.

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AAUP on Florida: authoritarian control wilting higher education

University Business

Ron DeSantis has been at the epicenter of higher education this past year. In K12 and higher ed, the term “woke” has plunged education into a muddy existential battle. In K12 and higher ed, the term “woke” has plunged education into a muddy existential battle.

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Higher education protected in the near-term from government shutdown

University Business

1,” said John Fansmith, senior vice president of government relations at the American Council on Education, in its Sept. ” The Department of Education colleges and universities dependent on discretionary funds could experience “severe” impacts on the cash flow for student support services. .” 21 podcast.

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NC A&T Chancellor Dr. Harold L. Martin, Sr. Announces Retirement at End of 2023-24 School Year

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

s leading producer of Black STEM graduates; received record research and sponsored programs contracts and grants; and produced a $2.4 A&T has become one of the fastest growing universities in the U.S.; become America’s largest HBCU; developed into the U.S.’s billion economic impact.

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Why federal oversight on higher education is growing on multiple fronts

University Business

In the last few months, however, higher education has become the center of controversy relating to several developments integral to national interest. research due to its potential to compromise national security. under investigation by the two House committees and the Education Department. “Ultimately, as the U.S.