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Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy Named First Woman President of Wayne State University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Previously, she was senior vice president for research at the University of Arizona; vice president for research and innovation and dean of the graduate school at the University of Oregon; and faculty at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. In 2022, Espy was a San Antonio Business Journal Women’s Leadership Award winner.

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Education Department Announces $63 Million in Grants to Support Community Schools

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At the height of the pandemic, community schools connected students and families with vital nutrition assistance, mental, physical, and other health services, and expanded learning opportunities. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. ED has now awarded FSCS grants to a total of 20 states and territories.

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Combating Gender-Based Violence on College Campuses Must Start at the Top

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Our research suggests that few campuses have adopted proactive or comprehensive approaches that move the bar on this important issue. Prevention, research, and survivor support efforts are currently highly fragmented across higher education. Indeed, an October 2023 report from the U.S.

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A Continued Commitment to Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

million research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Through partnerships with organizations such as the aerospace and defense technology company Northrop Grumman, EPW is able to offer internships and research opportunities. They can work on their mentor’s already established research project or develop their own.

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An Overview of the Accreditation Process with the Supreme Education Council (SEC) Qatar

Creatrix Campus

This tactic, referred to as "Qatarization," aims to increase the proportion of Qatari nationals in senior roles currently held by foreigners in business, important industries/sectors, and government agencies. The Supreme Education Council (SEC) is the primary governing body responsible for the education sector in Qatar.

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Learn the Dangers of Alcohol Misuse

Missouri State

Researchers have estimated that around 1,500 college-age students die each year from alcohol-related injury (Hingson, Zha, and Smyth, 2014). These activities are commonly sponsored by the Student Activities Council, Student Government Association, or Traditions Council. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration.

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President Sasse to face protests and demands on first day

Confessions of a Community College Dean

“I know that Dr. Sasse is aware of these and other priorities, and we are all looking forward to working on them together.

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