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Texas Senate Approves Anti-DEI Bill for State Public Universities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Texas Senate has approved a bill that would limit how state public universities can promote equitable access to higher education and foster campus diversity, The Texas Tribune reported. The bill will not affect course instruction, faculty research, student organizations, guest speakers, data collection or admissions.

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How to empower student-parents in higher education: A conversation with Generation Hope

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Blogs How to empower student-parents in higher education A conversation with Generation Hope My mom had me at 17, and like many teen parents, had to put her education on hold to care for our family. Student-parents bring unique strengths and motivations to school communities, enhancing diversity and enriching practices.

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Report: More DEI Efforts Needed at Predominantly White Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Campus racial climate is defined in the report as the “current attitudes, behaviors, and practices of faculty and students at a higher education institution toward students based on their race/ethnicity.” It's not enough to just have more students and faculty of color on campus,” said Hernández-Reyes.

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Eye to the Future

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There is institutional focus on achieving Research One status. Innovative programming continues to grow, and the student body is more diverse than ever. If a student is not meeting certain milestones, someone from Mfume’s office will reach out to the student and help arrange tutoring or other services.

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Data and Collaboration are the Key to Preserving Higher Ed’s Hard-Fought Equity Gains

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Over the last four decades, Latino and African-American students were among the fastest-growing demographics in higher education. Since the mid-1970s, the Latino college student population has increased fivefold, with one out of every five college students being Latino by 2017.

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Meet Sherlean: Triple Degree Graduate and Future PhD Student

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” Joining College Possible in high school provided Sherlean with the support and guidance she needed to navigate the challenges of higher education. “College is intimidating, but you belong there,” she advises future College Possible students. “Equip yourself with as much time and patience as possible.”

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Representation Matters

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Over the past decade, some historically Black institutions have developed women’s and gender studies programs and embedded courses within general education curriculum. At Delaware State, students pursuing women's and gender studies are examining the intersection of race, class, gender, ethnicity, and sexuality. and globally.