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An Equity Avenger Continues to Advocate for Social Justice

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Her work around students’ basic needs, supporting undocumented and mixed-status students, and achieving social justice through focused racial equity efforts has made her a rising star in community college leadership. When it comes to equity in higher education, Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson has been a leader.

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N.C. A&T Launches Center of Excellence for Social Justice

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A&T) has launched its new Center of Excellence for Social Justice. Favors – will focus on fostering educational opportunities for students and faculty and innovating for social, economic, and racial justice. The center – helmed by N.C. A&T Henry E. Frye Distinguished Professor Dr. Jelani M.

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CUNY School of Medicine Awarded $19 Million NIH Grant to Create Health Equity Center

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The transformational gift will support the development of the New York Center for Minority Health, Equity and Social Justice, to be led by the CUNY School of Medicine and headquartered on its Harlem campus. The City University of New York’s School of Medicine was awarded $19.3 Matos Rodríguez.

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Mellon Foundation Announces More Than $12 Million for Social Justice Projects

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

colleges and universities working on social justice-related research or curricular projects. and social justice and the literary imagination. and social justice and the literary imagination. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation pledged more than $12 million to 26 U.S.

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San Diego Foundation Commits $4M to Help Underserved Students Reach College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The organization focuses on advancing racial and social justice, fostering equity of opportunity, building resilient communities, and delivering world-class philanthropy. Founded in 1975, SDF has granted $1.8 billion to strengthen the San Diego community. Since 2017, its Community Scholars Initiative has provided over $1.9

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Leading From the Intersection

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The core of my leadership was formed by the combined strengths of my own layered identities, and my practice and decision-making, whether focused on my commitment to racial and social justice or simply my ability to listen to students and colleagues, is shaped by the multilayered identities I bring to leadership.

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Complete College America Offers Playbook on How Higher Education Can Bolster Civic Engagement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In upper-division courses, students analyze social justice issues within the context of the local economy. At Hostos, many courses prepare students to critically examine societal issues and develop competencies to advocate for social justice, analyze policy and build community.