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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Following her retirement as president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in July 2022, Jackson continued to have an impact on academia, industry, and public service. Jackson said her mother was more inclined to the language arts. regrettably, the award ceremony was cancelled in 2009. Postal Service in Washington, D.C.,

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College of Arts News and Events, March 24, 2023

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link] ◾ In hiring news, we are excited to welcome Ann Vandergust to the College of Arts! She is delighted to be (re)joining the College of Arts and sends her regards as she is looking forward to meeting you all – both old friends (Hi Matthew et al.!) Ann will be joining us as the Manager, Facilities and Operations. and new colleagues.

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Three ways to make internships more equitable (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

As employers grapple with economic constraints of the post-pandemic world and workers re-evaluate their expectations for flexibility, equity and respect in the workplace, higher education continues to lag in preparing the workforce’s rising generation. At the same time, the global talent shortage is amplified by the growing skills gap.

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2022 INSIGHT Into Diversity HEED Award Recipients

Insight Into Diversity

Resolutions and Safe Spaces — Adelphi University. Adelphi University’s Office of Community Concerns and Resolution was established in fall 2021 to simplify and enhance the system for reporting discrimination, bias, and abuse. Elevating Stories of the Unrecognized — Agnes Scott College. Elevating Stories of the Unrecognized — Agnes Scott College.