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Association to Welcome Woodson Ambassadors Program at Upcoming Conference

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History has announced its Woodson Ambassador Program launch for the 109th Annual Conference, Sept. at Harvard University, founded ASALH in 1915, then known as the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. 25-29, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Carter G.

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Proclamation from the Mayor of Chicago in Honor of ACPA’s 100th Anniversary

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Brandon Johnson, the Mayor of Chicago has officially proclaimed March 18-21, 2024 “ACPA Week in Chicago” for our “Century of unwavering commitment to excellence.” commitment to excellence and encourage all citizens to congratulate the organization on its many Dated this 18th day of March, 2024.

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College Sports: A Work in Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Action taken While there has been steady advancement over the past 40 years, the murder of George Floyd in 2020 has proven to be a seminal moment that has propelled student-athletes, coaches, and administrators to face issues of race and racism in college sports. Invitational to promote social justice and equity. Four years later, 82.8%

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Meredith College offers employees low-cost Italian getaway

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Image: Some colleges and universities have offered mental health days or experimented with work-from-home policies to address burnout and low employee morale during the pandemic. Meredith College, a private women’s liberal arts institution in Raleigh, N.C., And due to high demand, longer-serving employees get priority.

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Connecticut College president resigns under pressure

Inside Higher Ed

Image: Connecticut College president Katherine Bergeron is stepping down in the wake of student protests and widespread calls for her resignation over missteps on diversity, equity and inclusion. While Connecticut College ultimately canceled the event, the move came too late, prompting King to step down. That is my wish for Conn.”

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Liaison and NAGAP Forge Partnership to Empower Graduate Enrollment Management 

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This initiative will bolster the association’s mission to engage and advance GEM professionals by promoting excellence and collaboration through education, research, and professional development. This announcement was originally published on PR Newswire on February 21, 2024.

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HBCUs: Beacons of Opportunity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are safe spaces for personal development. The Supreme Court decision to remove race as a consideration in college admissions is an unfortunate step backward in the journey to create equal opportunity for everyone in America.