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Western Kentucky University preparing for protests following announcement of controversial speaker

University Business

A Western Kentucky University student organization has invited Kyle Rittenhouse to speak on the university’s campus on March 27. A registered student organization, Western Kentucky University’s chapter of Turning Point USA, is hosting the event. Read more from Louisville Public Media.

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Representation Matters

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“[In the fall] semester, I gathered several students in mass communication, who have taken a class or two with me in women’s and gender studies — I teach “Women in Communication” and “Media Images of Black Women” — to help me develop a marketing plan to reach the students. “I

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Open to Change

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“It aims to identify strengths and areas for improvement, as well as measure progress on key diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in order to gain a better understanding of perceptions and experiences of students, faculty and staff,” Jaamal says. In October, the college publicized a #NationalStressAwarenessDay social media campaign.

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Eye to the Future

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Lewis-Williams, executive director of the University Student Center and Office of Student Life and Development, says a large part of her job focuses on celebrating diversity and inclusion. As a student club, it produces its own events, but also partners with the University Student Center on events such as the alternative student prom.

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Stanford questioned over response to 'Mein Kampf' photo

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Stanford University officials’ response to a shared image of a student reading Adolf Hitler’s autobiography has drawn a sharp critique from a national free speech advocacy organization.

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Therapy mini horses boost student morale

Confessions of a Community College Dean

At Northwestern University, students can often be competitive or high achievers, creating a tense campus culture or one that does not stop to take breaks, says Tracey Gibson-Jackson, director of student organizations and activities.

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New Methods and Apps that Changed My Life as an Academic Advisor

NACADA

I am sharing the ways and tools that have been most life-changing for me: New Ways to use Current Connections Campus Offices and Student Organizations (SOs) Cross-training so offices can answer general questions of other offices and SOs. Mandatory advising Other offices require students to be advised by my office as needed.