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Bringing Greater Impact

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A graduate of Morehouse College, Canton earned a master’s degree in Black studies at The Ohio State University and a doctorate in history at Temple University. Canton, who is also an associate professor of history, hired two faculty members in year one. Last year, he hired another faculty person. Two new hires are expected this year.

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Working-Class and working in higher education: possibilities and pedagogies

SRHE

It is now accepted that the ‘leaky pipeline’ of academia, whereby ‘non-traditional’ ( eg working-class, BAME) participants remain absent from professorial and higher managerial positions within UKHE is adversely affecting the diversity of scholarship and leadership. arguing that the legacy of elitism persists in relation to higher education.

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Wave of Higher Ed Union Strikes Swells Nationwide

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Though their strike was not motivated by others, GEO has looked to unions at other schools for guidance and inspiration, Leland said. "We the highest number in academia in at least 20 years, according to The Guardian. So academia is actually the extreme case of that. And there's a lot of solidarity across those campuses.

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Toward a more inclusive peer-review process (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

When asked what surprised her most about publishing after a summer spent working as an intern at one of our presses, a history graduate student replied, “In graduate school, we focus on tearing books apart. Offers more guidance on reviewing different modalities of scholarship.

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Dominican University VP builds hope for first-gen students

Inside Higher Ed

This past fall, we welcomed the largest first-year class in our history—at a time when college enrollment is dropping nationwide. Advisers then follow up with each student individually to offer support and provide guidance. All the academia fades away in that moment to one prevailing thought: this moment is the beginning.

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Advancing Engineering excellence in Ireland: The role of Engineers Ireland (EI)

Creatrix Campus

Overview of Engineers Ireland - History and Background Engineers Ireland is a professional body for engineers in Ireland, founded in 1835 as the Institution of Civil Engineers of Ireland. The organization collaborates with industry, government, and academia to promote innovation and growth in the engineering sector.

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A pathway to graduate school for Latinx students

Inside Higher Ed

Image: Latinx students can have a tough time navigating the numerous structural and institutional challenges that work against them in academia, especially when it comes to attending and succeeding in graduate school. And being on that journey does not mean that you have to abandon your family, community or cultural values.