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The divestment problem

University Business

In 1987, a two-year campaign by University of South Florida students and faculty calling for the end of institutional support for companies with direct ties to apartheid-era South Africa led to their successful divestment, Tampa Bay Times reports. Similarly, student calls for their institutions to cut ties with Israel has a storied history.

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A Multipronged Approach to Harnessing Virtual Reality to Advance the HBCU Mission

Faculty Focus

The use of VR in teaching offers distinct advantages over more traditional representation modes such as text, picture, video, or 3D models, as it engages most of the senses that humans use when navigating real-world environments. With a background in engineering, he is passionate about the use of technology in higher education.

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A Multipronged Approach to Harnessing Virtual Reality to Advance the HBCU Mission

Faculty Focus

The use of VR in teaching offers distinct advantages over more traditional representation modes such as text, picture, video, or 3D models, as it engages most of the senses that humans use when navigating real-world environments. With a background in engineering, he is passionate about the use of technology in higher education.

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Hold Fast to Dreams: Parting Words from Dr. Charlie Nelms

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I invite those who wish to learn more about my own leadership journey to explore the myriad resources on my website: www.charlienelms.com. Education is the engine of opportunity. If we allow that engine to idle, millions of historically disenfranchised people are destined to live in the margins of society. Dr. Benjamin E.

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Generative AI in Higher Education: A 360-Degree Approach

Helix Education

With Gen AI, we enter an entirely new era where machines can interact with humans to understand and process natural language. It can analyze current industry trends, job market demands, and emerging technologies to assist universities and faculty in designing both relevant messaging and positioning as well as an up-to-date curriculum.