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After Settlement with Howard University, Students Call for Sweeping Changes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Ross jumped into life at Howard with aplomb. He became Mr. Freshman, part of Howard’s Royal Court that promotes campus leadership, representing the best of the best. Freshman, part of Howard’s Royal Court that promotes campus leadership, representing the best of the best. Durmerrick Ross stands beneath lights at an event.

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CUNY Cares Connect Students with Essential Benefits and Community Resources

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The City University of New York (CUNY) has announced the launch of CUNY CARES , a three-year pilot program designed to boost academic success by using an integrated approach to help students access health care, mental health treatment, food and housing assistance. million into their household budgets. Matos Rodríguez. Matos Rodríguez.

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Making Equity a Priority

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Keith Curry likes to walk the campus of Compton College, the two-year school that he has led for the last 13 years — two as interim president and chief executive officer (CEO) and 11 as its permanent leader. Construction crews are sprawled out across the 83-acre campus just 15 miles south of Los Angeles. There is much to celebrate.

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Dismantling Global Injustices

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While work is important, there are far more important things in life and making those a priority will make you a better scholar, activist, and person. Pass this on to your students and prioritize their mental and emotional wellbeing rather than trying to instill a strict work ethic. That experience proved to be life-altering.

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Sacramento State Creates Nation's First Black Honors College

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Sacramento State — home to the largest number of Black students within the California State University (CSU) system — is launching what will become the nation’s first-ever Black Honors College. Slated to begin operating in the fall, the honors college will enroll students who have a GPA of 3.5

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Dismantling Global Injustices - Dr. Brendan Skip Mark

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While work is important, there are far more important things in life and making those a priority will make you a better scholar, activist, and person. Pass this on to your students and prioritize their mental and emotional wellbeing rather than trying to instill a strict work ethic. That experience proved to be life-altering.

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Single Parents Breaking Barriers Through Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At Generations College, nestled in the heart of Chicago, we have witnessed firsthand the life-changing power of education for single parents. Our mini-documentary, "Single Parents: All Eyes On You," offers a poignant glimpse into the life of one of our incredibly inspirational single parents, Bernard Thomas.