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Campus Free Expression, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Can — and Must — Coexist

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We are asking today’s college students to go a long way to become the leaders the world needs. After they leave our campuses, they have to navigate and carve their way in a world that is increasingly polarized. The values of freedom of expression, diversity, and inclusion are inherently connected to and dependent on one another.

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Creating Safe Spaces for Black Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I’m less interested in preparing Black children for this world if we are not also preparing the world for the Black children,” says Mims, assistant professor of applied psychology at the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development at New York University. English and psychology, University of Virginia; M.A.,

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Unleashing Economic Opportunity: Honoring the Legacy of the March on Washington

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

On the 60th anniversary of the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, we stand at a pivotal moment in history. s powerful "I Have a Dream" speech, we are called to reimagine a future where economic opportunity is accessible to all Americans. Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Dr. Marcus A.

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How Colleges and Universities Nationwide are Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As Dr. Martin Luther King Day approaches this year, colleges and universities across the nation are gearing up once again to celebrate and honor the life and legacy of the civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. Penn State , for instance, has events lined up for a number of its campuses. In 2023, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of hip hop.

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San Francisco State Investigates Professor for Showing Image of Muhammad

Confessions of a Community College Dean

“Here, Behrooz displayed a historical image depicting the Islamic prophet in a class session on the history of the Islamic world between 500 and 1700. “Here, Behrooz displayed a historical image depicting the Islamic prophet in a class session on the history of the Islamic world between 500 and 1700.

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Expressive Activity – Spring 2024

The Student Affairs Blog

VCU is a very diverse community with a host of differing viewpoints reflecting each of our personal lenses through which we see, and experience, the world. This freedom of speech also encompasses the rights of those who present differing viewpoints. This diversity of viewpoint and opinion is a tremendous asset to our community.

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Expressive Activity – Fall 2023

The Student Affairs Blog

VCU is a very diverse community with a host of differing viewpoints reflecting each of our personal lenses through which we see, and experience, the world. This freedom of speech also encompasses the rights of those who present differing viewpoints. This diversity of viewpoint and opinion is a tremendous asset to our community.