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Arkansas Transfer Achievement Scholarship: New, but Growing Rapidly

Inside Higher Ed

The University of Arkansas’ new transfer scholarship program seeks to address these challenges. The Arkansas Transfer Achievement Scholarship (ATAS), rolled out in fall 2019, has shown incredible growth, particularly among students from low-income and underrepresented backgrounds, including first-generation students.

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An Equity and Access Champion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As an assistant professor of educational leadership and policy studies (ELPS) and coordinator of the college student personnel program at University of Tennessee, Knoxville, she is working to achieve that goal with her scholarship and her administrative responsibilities. Cristobal Salinas Jr.,

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, partners with over 62 high schools across the state, facilitating college access for Latino, rural, and other marginalized communities. That sends a powerful message to students and also the faculty that they’re valued, and it has led to retention and growth.” Hawkins, Jr.

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Post-Pandemic Resurgence Bolsters HBCUs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2020, as the nation contended with the pandemic and Black Lives Matter protests across the country, many historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) saw an uptick in interest and applications. The number of applications to FAMU from first-time college students increased 87% from 2021 to 2022.

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A clash of viewpoints at a struggling college

Inside Higher Ed

Image: The Whittier College Board of Trustees was scheduled for a rare in-person meeting this Friday, after conducting most business virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, with her address looming, Oubré and her critics have radically different views of what the state of the college is. We’re very proud of that.

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2023 HEED Award Field Guide

Insight Into Diversity

The Bias Education and Support Team at Augustana College was recently restructured to include a broader representation of professionals from various campus departments and offices. Florida International University (FIU) developed a mentorship program with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami to expand college pathways for at-risk high schoolers.

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Focus on DEI in Higher Education: Highlighting Your Work for 50 Years

Insight Into Diversity

From creating greater access for underrepresented student populations to building more inclusive campuses to the hiring and retention of diverse faculty and staff, we have witnessed remarkable changes, growth, and innovation, despite often challenging times.