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Clarence Avant, ‘Godfather of Black Music’ Dies at 92

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Clarence Avant, who was widely known as ‘the Black Godfather’ of the entertainment industry, died on Monday. Clarence Avant “Through his revolutionary business leadership, Clarence became affectionately known as “the Black Godfather” in the worlds of music, entertainment, politics , and sports,” read a statement released by his family.

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Assisting Students in Making Career Decisions in the Context of Socioeconomic Incentives

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The allure of high financial rewards associated with certain professions, such as athletes, entertainers, and media personalities, can be significant motivating factors for students. Students may feel pressured to pursue popular or prestigious fields to gain approval from others or to conform to perceived standards of success.

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Campuswide Cybersecurity Training Educates and Entertains

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Chas Grundy knows what he’s up against as he tries to protect his institution from the latest cyberthreats. Success, he says, depends on community engagement and getting students, staff and faculty to change their behavior. That’s a tall order,” says Grundy, director of IT strategy and transformation at the University of Notre Dame.

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10th Minority Male Initiative Set to Shape the Future

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

show business and entertainment. The conference will connect students with professionals in five key career clusters: 1.) science, technology, engineering, and math, or STEM; 2.) mainframe computing communications media; 3.) health science; 4.) business and social science; and 5.)

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Peyton Manning Appointed Professor of Practice in University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In addition to his lauded football career, Manning is also founder of entertainment company Omaha Productions and hosts and produces shows for ESPN+, ESPN2, and NBC. “My He will teach topics such as sports reporting, video production and performance, leadership and communication, and public speaking.

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Professor Examines Asian American Representation Across Media, Diaspora

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“I think perhaps … it’s taken a while for the second and the third generation to come of age and to join the entertainment industries in ways in which they can make a difference,” Oh said. And stereotypical views that Asian Americans are often discouraged by their families from pursuing entertainment careers are dubious, said Oh. “I

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Law Students to Learn from Issa Rae’s Career

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Issa Rae The coursework, examining legal aspects of Rae’s career and work as an entrepreneur, is part of the Legal Life Of… course created by Mo Ivory, professor of practice and director of the Center for Entertainment, Sports, and Intellectual Property Law.