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Building Opportunities for Black Men

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When Adrianne Washington, dean of special academic programs at the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC), found that the Honors Program was overlooking the school’s Black men, it didn’t sit right with her. Washington is dean of the nascent Honors College. They are a student population that’s not been thought of much for Honors.

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Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig Awarded 2022 Linda C. Tillman Social and Racial Justice Award

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Julian Vasquez Heilig, dean of the University of Kentucky’s (UK) College of Education, has been named the winner of the University Council for Educational Administration's (UCEA) 2022 Linda C. Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig The award – named after diversity and equity advocate Linda C. s education system.

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For the Common Good

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Francis’ bachelor’s degree in public health addresses healthcare disparities and provides students insight into public health systems, issues, and policies related to health education and disease prevention for diverse populations. Dr. Elimelda Ongeri, dean of the John R. and Kathy R. The program has three areas of interest.

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Representation Matters

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Over the past decade, some historically Black institutions have developed women’s and gender studies programs and embedded courses within general education curriculum. Hollis, then dean of the College of Liberal Arts. Clark Atlanta University and Spelman College are the only HBCUs that offer a major or degree program.

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Welcome Tricia Serio, our next UW Provost and Executive VP

UW Presidential Blog

As a first-generation college graduate, Tricia knows first-hand how transformative higher education can be, and she is passionate about promoting equity and access to higher education, particularly in science, technology, engineering and math-related fields. She earned her BS in molecular biology from Lehigh University and her Ph.D.

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Panelists Discuss What a Post-Affirmative Action America Would Look Like

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Stewart Kwoh, co-founder and co-executive director of the Asian American Education Project It’s an outcome, the panelists agreed, that calls into question the very nature of America. “You can bet money on it.” A primary motivation for the anti-affirmative action sentiment is a form of anxiety generated by white supremacy, according to Murray.

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2022 INSIGHT Into Diversity Health Professions HEED Award Winners

Insight Into Diversity

ATSU is also creating a Grow Your Own faculty development program that offers a low-to-no-cost education designed to support students interested in academic medicine. Five areas were examined: curriculum, equitable assessment, mitigating bias, learning environment culture, and equity in research education.