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HBCUs: Beacons of Opportunity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The significance of TMCF’s work is it helps students of the 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities and six Historically Black Community Colleges it serves by preparing students for success through curated programming and scholarships. TMCF advocates for policies and initiatives that benefit HBCUs and the students they serve.

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2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award Winners

Insight Into Diversity

INSIGHT Into Diversity 2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award winners are recognized for their exemplary and innovative initiatives designed to recruit and retain underrepresented individuals in science, technology, engineering, and math. Read about them here. MS in Business Analytics – STEM-designated Adelphi University Robert B.

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Wildlife Biology Professor Weaves Indigenous Heritage into Lessons

Insight Into Diversity

He attended three universities on the way to achieving his goal, but never had a professor of color teach any of his STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) classes. “I He provides an authentic history of wildlife conservation in North America, educating students about such topics as the introduction of invasive species in the U.S.

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A Defense of the Senior Diversity Officer in Politically Charged Times

Insight Into Diversity

Our newer faculty ranks are at their most diverse in UC history. Our work is grounded in scholarship, the importance of building and expanding partnerships, and a deep understanding of institutional priorities. Our trajectories connect through the continually evolving scholarship of inclusion.

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President moves: Recent spate of leaders to announce retirement boast impressive résumés

University Business

Her tenure at Earlham was marked by fundraising initiatives that raised around $85 million, the implementation of new scholarships and the introduction of several highly sought majors, including accounting, engineering and data science. She also oversaw the addition of a softball program and the construction of its home stadium.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

John Hope Franklin Award was created in 2004 to pay tribute to Franklin, a historian, writer, educator, and humanitarian who made significant contributions to shaping the perspective of American history in the 20th century. I thought I could make more of a difference at MIT because of its unique role in science and engineering.”

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2022 INSIGHT Into Diversity HEED Award Recipients

Insight Into Diversity

It serves as an advocate and provides a safe space for members of trans, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming communities and their allies. . This academic and professional development initiative encourages and assists students from underrepresented groups to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. .