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Morgan State University’s Bold Journey Toward Elite R1 Research Status

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Wilson,the quest to attain R1 status the highest designation auniversity can get for its research enterprise is aboutmore than just attaining some sort of higher education sealof approval. For instance, whereas Morgan State spent $13 million on research in 2018, the figure stood at $43.9 Howard University, located in Washington, D.C.,

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Howard University Makes History as First HBCU to Achieve Top Research Status

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a groundbreaking achievement that marks a significant milestone for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Howard University has become the first HBCU to receive the prestigious Research One (R1) Carnegie Classification, placing it among the nation's most elite research institutions.

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Leading Scholars Gather for Hilliard-Sizemore Research Course in Denver

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Sizemore Research Course on African Americans and Education convened Wednesday ahead of the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), bringing together prominent scholars and emerging researchers in the field of Black educational studies. The research course honors the legacies of Dr.

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Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Financial Insecurity Among STEM Researchers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

unveiled bipartisan legislation Wednesday aimed at tackling the growing financial crisis facing graduate and postdoctoral researchers in STEM fields. Recent data shows nearly 95 percent of postdoctoral researchers report their salaries negatively affect their professional or personal lives. and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.)

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CSUF Student Researcher Explores Black Barbie's Effect on Children's Self-Image

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Now, new research from a Cal State Fullerton student is shedding light on how Black Barbie dolls specifically influence young Black girls' perceptions of their own hair and beauty standards. The research team conducted interviews with girls ages 5-10, observing their play patterns and discussions about the dolls.

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One Million Behind Bars Now Have Access to Academic Research Through JSTOR

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The program, which provides incarcerated individuals with access to scholarly materials including academic journals, books, and research papers, crossed this threshold in December 2024. This achievement represents a doubling of the program's reach in just over a year. It's a valuable reentry tool for civic engagement.

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Can Scientific Research Survive Without Federal Funding?

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Can Scientific Research Survive Without Federal Funding? kathryn.palmer Mon, 05/12/2025 - 03:00 AM Universities are offering temporary relief to researchers whose projects have been disrupted by federal funding cuts. Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer

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