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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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Central State Grad Dr. Morakinyo Kuti Appointed University’s President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He served as the vice president for research and economic development and director of land-grant programs and as its associate provost for research. In June, Dr. Jack Thomas, Central State University's former president opted not to renew his contract. Kuti becomes the 10th president in the Central State’s history.

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Utah Higher Ed Seeks Compliance with New Law Prohibiting DEI

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The new law prohibits institutions from operating offices named diversity, equity, and inclusion and establishing or maintaining an office that promotes prohibited discriminatory practices, excepting what is necessary for compliance with federal law, state law, and certain grant, athletics, and accreditation requirements.

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Florida’s Anti-DEI Actions Hit Hard for Alumna and Mom of Recent Grad

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Thirteen positions, 15 administrative appointments for faculty, the chief diversity officer role, and DEI contracts with outside vendors — ALL GONE. Johnson is director of grants administration at Lumina Foundation , a private foundation committed to making opportunities for learning beyond high school available to all. Dr. Susan D.

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Should conferences stay put or relocate? It's complicated.

Confessions of a Community College Dean

” ASHE is moving its 2024 meeting to Minneapolis, even though it may incur financial costs from breaking a contract with the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. Guilbeau, the higher ed research group’s executive director. This is more than a “business decision,” said Jason P. Census Bureau employment data.

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Why the Defense Department is poised to become HBCUs’ new best friend

University Business

Federal officials discovered that land-grant HBCUs in 16 states have been underfunded compared to their neighboring, predominantly white research universities by more than $12 billion since 1987. Secondly, the size of the Defense’s research and development budget is expected to reach $145 billion in 2024.

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How Universities Can Support Undocumented Students as Federal Policies Continue to Threaten Them

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

No Pell Grants. On and off-campus jobs, paid internships, and funded research would be almost entirely off the table, post-graduation career opportunities will be limited. On and off-campus jobs, paid internships, and funded research would be almost entirely off the table, post-graduation career opportunities will be limited.