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HBCU Advancement Teams: Don't Underestimate the Power of the Individual Donor

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For over 20 years, I have been an avid reader of the Giving USA Report on Philanthropic Giving, an annual report on fundraising in America produced by the Indiana University Lily Family School of Philanthropy. billion in charitable giving, respectively. billion and $516.65 Dr. Roderick L. Smothers, Sr.

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Rising to the Challenge on Student Basic Needs Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We have federal data that put numbers to the problem, most institutions have a food pantry on campus, and at least 400 colleges and universities employ a staff member dedicated to supporting students’ basic needs. Indeed, in several states those staff are required and supported by legislatures. What else can and should we do?

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New Ways to Support Community College Student Health

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

But two new initiatives are giving me hope that more community colleges will have additional capacity to support student health. And there are ways for you to get involved, now , to enhance their impact. In other words, schools left billions of federal dollars on the table, and system leaders were often unaware.

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Bill to Codify Postsecondary Student Success Grants Met with Support and Criticism from Scholars and Advocates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Although the effort has received support generally, some higher ed scholars and advocates have levied some criticisms and concerns about it. Cementing the program into law will make the existence of the higher ed support effort less uncertain, said Dr. Jhenai Chandler, senior director of college completion policy at TICAS.

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Ring The Alarm: A Call to Action for Black Women to Address Wellness in the Academy

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Montague of Volunteer State Community College, was a signal to all other Black women in higher education. We must make room to live, laugh, and love ourselves and others each day as if it will be our last. The effects of stress transcend our mental state and have a way of manifesting throughout our bodies. Dr. Nadrea R.

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Dr. Cheryl Crazy Bull Recognized for Social Equality Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“It is an honor to be recognized along with other activists who build community and opportunity through race and equity work,” Crazy Bull said. The prayers and dreams of my ancestors give me the strength to work for that transformation for our students today and for future generations.”

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Faith, Family and Community, Darius Robinson, 2024 Male Winner

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I have to start all the way at the bottom again — So, just show them I’m willing to do whatever role you put me in to the best of my ability to help win games.” He has always been about helping other people succeed, while also growing in his own realm,” says Cody Hendrickson, assistant director of athletics/ student-athlete leadership.