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A Brief History: Black Americans in Higher Education

Today's Learner

Reading Time: 9 minutes Black History includes success stories of numerous Blacks who have contributed to the progress made in higher education. Throughout history, Black Americans have endured a long, tedious journey in achieving educational opportunities. at an American university. Henry Louis “Skip” Gates Jr.

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President moves: Recent resignations show 3 reasons why a leader steps down

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The three presidents to step down demonstrate a variety of reasons for making a change: to reengage in academia, pursue other professional opportunities or make way for new leadership during trying times. One campaign he oversaw helped draw in $66 million, the largest in school history, Telegram & Gazette reports.

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A Brief History: Black Americans in Higher Education

Today's Learner

Reading Time: 9 minutes Black History includes success stories of numerous Blacks who have contributed to the progress made in higher education. Throughout history, Black Americans have endured a long, tedious journey in achieving educational opportunities. at an American university. Henry Louis “Skip” Gates Jr.

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Unveiling the Deceptive Duo: Inclusive Access and Equitable Access – A Threat to Student Choice and Library Reserves

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These two models are the newest ventures of bookstore vendors to get students to purchase costly textbooks and other course materials. Inclusive Access Bookstore vendors market this option as being convenient for faculty and students as students are guaranteed access to course materials on the first day of class.

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Indian & US universities seek closer ties in AI and tech

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-India collaboration and student and scholar mobility” “There has never been a more opportune time for higher education leaders in both India and the United States to join forces,” said IIE co-presidents Jason Czyz and A. of its GDP on R&D, AAU’s involvement could provide a major boost to research in Indian academia.

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The Next Frontiers in the Battle Over CRT and DEI

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The standards require history instructors to teach that enslaved people benefited from their condition because they learned valuable skills and that Black people also committed violence during race massacres. We’ve seen subject-matter revisionist history that’s untruthful,” says Alexander.

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Bills in NC and FL Lead to Faculty Concern, Protest

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Erik Gellman, a tenured associate professor of history at UNC, of HB 715, officially called the Higher Education Modernization & Affordability Act. The bill eliminates tenure for professors hired after July 1, 2024, and requires schools to report all non-instructional research done by faculty to the state.

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