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Mount Holyoke Taps Howard University Law Dean to Lead College

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The Howard University law professor and dean has been named Mount Holyoke College’s first permanent Black female president in the institution’s 186-year history. This is a full-circle moment for me, because Dean Holley was my very first hire as president of Howard in 2014,” said Dr. Wayne A.

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Century-Old Institutions Paving the Way for DEI in Sports with Strategic Plan

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Developing a plan The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has encouraged DEI programming since 2010, and it even offers a framework for institutions to build supportive environments for their athletes. athletic system and not the athletes themselves. athletic system and not the athletes themselves.

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Are We There Yet? Revising and Questioning Affirmative Action

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Hughes Because I claim antiracism scholarship and practice antiracism in every space where I am present, I am often questioned and challenged. Some parts of history have been suppressed in many states, books banned, curriculum and conversations disappeared, and even research agendas are on hold or downright outlawed and controlled.

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2022 INSIGHT Into Diversity Health Professions HEED Award Winners

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Another initiative, the Diversity and Inclusion Mentoring Network program, provides an opportunity for medical students and faculty members to develop a mentoring relationship in an informal environment. . The MCW Kern Institute held the Summit on Advancing Equity in the Learning Environment.

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Academic Libraries Leading the Way in Accessibility

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From digital resources and sensory spaces to personalized assistance, many academic libraries prioritize creating an environment where all members of the academic community can thrive, ensuring equal access to information.

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Medical Schools Embrace Efforts Post-Affirmative Action Decision

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It bans affirmative action not only in race but other protected categories, and not just in admissions but in hiring practices and awarding money,” says Dr. Mark Henderson, associate dean of admissions and vice chair for education in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of California (UC) Davis. Henderson agrees.

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New Health Care Schools Open with Emphasis on Workforce Development, Addressing Inequities

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Mason’s longstanding commitment to inclusive excellence fosters an environment where diverse perspectives are welcome and nurtured to thrive. The factors that shape the health of individuals and populations are both complex and intersectional,” says Christopher King, PhD, dean of the School of Health. “It