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Black History Month 2024: African Americans and the Arts 

Today's Learner

Reading Time: 4 minutes The national theme for Black History Month 2024 is “ African Americans and the Arts.” Black History Month 2024 is a time to recognize and highlight the achievements of Black artists and creators, and the role they played in U.S. history and in shaping our country today.

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Dr. Melissa Gilliam to Lead Boston University as Historic First

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Gilliam, a physician and higher education leader, will take on the mantle of president of Boston University, effective Jul. She is currently executive vice president and provost at The Ohio State University, the first Black to hold that role in the school’s history. And it just isn’t.”

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Strikes and unions: Graduate students marshal their forces nationwide

University Business

Herbert, executive director of the National Center for the Study of Collective Bargaining in Higher Education and the Professions. It’s the first strike in the union’s history. Expect another round of tough negotiations in 2024. University of California The largest academic strike in U.S.

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Calls for Change at Penn State

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

That quote, inspired by famed civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer, comes from an open letter sent on April 16, 2024 to Dr. Neeli Bendapudi, president of The Pennsylvania State University. “We “We protest. We are sick. We are tired. Still, we protest.”

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New graduate program at Gustavus Adolphus College

Inside Higher Ed

“It seems natural that something like this would be our first step into a master’s program or a higher-level degree,” said Brenda Kelly, provost and dean of the college, citing the lengthy history of the undergraduate athletic training program, which began in 1976. ” But enrollment has since declined.

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Connection and Learning for Higher Ed Leaders and Practitioners

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

Erin Sweeten , the UI Lab’s Assistant Director, helps us explain the history of this project, the benefits and resources it provides, and who can use them. Professional development: For those with demanding schedules, the Lab offers self-paced courses, articles, and guides to help meet individual PD needs. Interested in a demo ?

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Institute Spearheads Racial, Climate Justice Projects in Pacific Northwest

Insight Into Diversity

For example, one student will study how retreating glaciers in southeast Alaska affect Alaska Native communities with a particular focus on tourism, says Mark Carey, PhD, professor of history and environmental studies at UO. Organizers hope for additional funding to continue their work beyond the current grant period ending in 2024.