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HBCU Medical Schools Growing in Number

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For the first time in nearly 50 years, the number of Black medical schools in the country is growing. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) in Los Angeles, opened in early July with 60 students. and Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. and Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. John W.

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Dr. Xavier A. Cole Appointed First Person of Color President of Loyola University New Orleans

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Cole Cole is currently vice president for student affairs at Marquette University. Before Marquette, Cole was vice president for student affairs and dean of students at Washington College and assistant vice president at Loyola University Maryland. “Dr. Dr. Xavier A.

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Sacramento State Creates Nation's First Black Honors College

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Unlike Honors Colleges at some other institutions that have created specialized programs to attract Black students, Sacramento State’s model is radically different. The entire college is being designed specifically with the Black student in mind. I wake up every morning energized,” said Mosupyoe.

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Leader of Learning Podcast episode 155: Keep Your Finger on the Pulse of Your Culture with Bobby Pollicino

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Episode 155 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, “Keep Your Finger on the Pulse of Your Culture” features Bobby Pollicino (@BobbyPollicino), Head of Upper School at Bullis School in Potomac, Maryland, former teacher, dean of students, and assistant principal, and coach, and the author of “Principled Leader.”

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How Long Beach City College Revamped Support for First-Year Students

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EAB’s Emily Mittermaier welcomes Long Beach City College Dean of Student Equity, Sonia De La Torre, and the Director of First-Year Experience at the school, Esteban Alfaro, to discuss the transformation of the school’s approach to student success.

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Diverse Students Need Diverse Faculty

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Former collegiate athlete Yusuf Sabree was a standout student-athlete who currently holds the position of district dean of student services at Wayne County (Mich.) Varied academic experiences were among the findings Sabree identified through interviews with student-athletes. Community College. Practice time management.

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Dr. Anne S. Pruitt-Logan

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During her 17-year tenure at Ohio State, she also served as associate dean of the graduate school, associate provost and director of the Center for Teaching Excellence. Following her 1995 retirement from Ohio State, she served for eight years at the Council of Graduate Schools as dean in residence, then scholar in residence.

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