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Driving the Research

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The problem Ramirez’s doctoral research is looking into has to do with structural changes to lymph nodes in the human body and how such changes relate to the functionality of the overall immune system. candidate a driven researcher and a mentor for others in the lab. “I Maisel calls the fifth year Ph.D.

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Research Finds that Higher Ed is Responsive to Labor Markets

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Upjohn Institute for Employment Research and part of a multiyear research project led by Dr. Kevin Stange, co-director of the University of Michigan's Education Policy Initiative. The research examines whether colleges and universities provide students timely, in-demand skills through their training and education programs.

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Research Series Explores Equity and Economic Outcomes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

New research, led by the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP), dives into questions of postsecondary value and equity. Mamie Voight “By unpacking the nuances of value delivery across different contexts, this research strengthens the evidence-base showing that college is worth the investment.

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More Research on Heightened Cash Monitoring

Robert Kelchen

As the academic summer quickly wraps up (nine-month faculty contracts at Tennessee begin on August 1), I am working on wrapping up some research projects while also simultaneously preparing for new ones. Additionally, colleges on HCM2 tend to close at higher rates than colleges on HCM1.

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UTSA Faculty Hiring Program Aims to Compete for Researchers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of Texas System (UT System) has approved the creation of the Regents’ Research Excellence Program across its four Emerging Research Universities, including UT Arlington, UT Dallas, UT El Paso, and The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA).

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Identities, the Focus of Black Men’s Research Institute Symposium

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Black Men’s Research Institute (BMRI) at Morehouse College recently hosted its second spring symposium addressing Black male identities, manhood, and masculinities. BMRI Executive Director Dr. Derrick R.

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Morgan State Launches New Center for Urban and Coastal Climate Science Research

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Morgan State University and the State of Maryland are establishing a new Center for Urban and Coastal Climate Science Research to address the issue of climate change. It represents one of the “Peaks of Excellence” recommended by a Blue-Ribbon Panel on STEM Research Expansion. and beyond through research, education, and public service.

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