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NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade Gifts $3M for Literacy, Scholarships

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Marquette University alumnus and NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade has committed to a $3 million gift to extend the Tragil Wade-Johnson Summer Reading Program and establish the Wade Scholars as well as support a new men’s basketball practice facility in a future expansion of the Athletic and Human Performance Research Center.

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Housing scholarship aids underrepresented students

Inside Higher Ed

How it works: Each year, rising juniors in CSTEP apply for a scholarship from the fund. After, CSTEP staff select the nine scholarship recipients for the upcoming academic year. “The spirit of the scholarship is to enrich the student experience,” Alba says.

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Navigating the Waves: Key Strategies for International Student Recruitment Success

HEPI

Applicant Support and Engagement: This involves streamlined enquiry and application processes, competitive financial aid and scholarships, transparent tuition fee structures, and comprehensive visa and immigration assistance.

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HBCUs Can Help Reverse the Black College Enrollment Recession

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As the country’s largest champion of the Black college community, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) has awarded more than $500 million in scholarships and leadership development to HBCU students.

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Durant Family Foundation Commits $500,000 to Bowie State University for Basketball Arena Renovations

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The funds will also give financial support for men’s and women’s basketball and university athletics programs and create a scholarship for Durant Center College Track students at BSU. His contributions will go a long way towards updating our facilities and ensure a top-tier athletic experience for all of our students.

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Dartmouth Basketball Players Have the Potential to Unionize Under NLRB Decision

Insight Into Diversity

The Service Employees International Union, who seek to represent the players, argued that despite the absence of scholarships, the players receive compensation in the form of room and board, equipment, tickets, footwear, facility access, and academic support.

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

University Business

Most college leaders retiring in style will be recognized for their expansion, renovation and construction of campus facilities. But those who decided to step down are doing so on sound footing. Additionally, half of the six presidents to be hired or retired hail from an institution with strong religious ties.