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Mapping the Legacy of RPI's First African American Woman Leader

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Jackson said her mother was more inclined to the language arts. Throughout her life and career, Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson has proven to be a leader, innovator, and motivator. Jackson was a 2009 recipient of the Dr. John Hope Franklin Award but was recognized at this year’s American Council on Education (ACE) annual meeting in Washington, D.C.

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Some HBCUs strive for R-1 status with record research dollars

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Howard University, for example, raised a record $122 million in grants and contracts this fiscal year, outpacing its goal to reach $100 million by 2024. Howard officials say the institution is the first HBCU to reach that amount after attaining $66 million in 2020 and $91.3 Meanwhile, North Carolina A&T State University earned $97.3

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New graduate program at Gustavus Adolphus College

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But a combination of competitive pressures, demographic patterns and accreditation requirements in one of its most job skill–focused undergraduate fields has led the private liberal arts institution to create its first-ever master’s degree—and to consider adding others. percent from the previous year and about 18.4

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Lifting As They Climb

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At the time, Tate was the Edward Mallinckrodt Distinguished University Professor in Arts and Sciences and Chair of the Department of Education at Washington University in St. The American Educational Research Association (AERA) was no exception. Linda Darling-Hammond, to the post in 1995-1996. Banks to serve as president. Dr. Carol D.

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UK Doctoral Program Presents Inaugural INSIGHT Into Diversity Champion Award

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In December, Cummings also earned a senior diversity officer certificate from the university’s College of Arts and Sciences. “I humbly and excitedly accept this award on behalf of my fellow PhD students at UK. The winner receives a $2,500 stipend to supplement their work. We are poised to make our impact in DEI,” Cummings says.

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Congress considers family farm and small business FAFSA exemption

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The changes from the act, which includes a simplified version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, will go into effect for the 2024–25 academic year. Currently, a family with an adjusted gross income of $60,000 and a farm worth $1 million would be expected to contribute $7,626 annually for college. ” Thomas L.

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2023 Year in Review

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Coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2023 has been a year notable for its ups and downs on the higher education landscape with the elimination of affirmative action and the implosion of President Joe Biden’s student relief program. Affirmative action struck down The U.S. The high court voted 6-3 against UNC and 6-2 against Harvard.